Majortom, those are some good thoughts. Yes, there are threaded connectors at each control surface. I have adjusted the cables on one half of elevator for equal tension at neutral position. Setting the other elevator half to equal tension and neutral has been the problem. So far when one side is neutral the other side is off a small amount enough to disturb the flight. I am not sure I want any noticeable sag in the cables. That would induce slop in the control system. I am trying to eliminate slop. Perhaps I need to be more patient and careful to connect and measure as you suggest. Thanks.