FlatlandMike, looks good, I just took the easy lazy method hehehehe.. I like just threading in the rod, put ends on it and attaching springs and I am done LoL. Quick simple and has been pretty bullet proof for me to date on the 3 birds I have used it on.. Only problems I have ever had were springs that let loose, but thats usually no biggie I carry extra's.. Although it is always fun when you land and she takes a turn all by herself LoL.