Rich,

thank you, that was what I was looking for, actual directions and experience.

Flux, apply it so it is inside the clevis? Heat thoroughly and the solder will wick in between the rod and the clevis? Any danger in overheating the metal before solder applied? Would rather be safe then sorry.

Also, when get plane trimmed and everything looks good, should I also solder the threaded coupling? Or will loc-tite suffice?

What is a good method of holding the joint in place while soldering? It will be inside the plane at the time.


And, what does the flux actually do?

thanks again,

Mill