
Joining
the
Elevator
Halves
Step
1:
Without
glue,
position
the
elevator
halves
on
the
stabilizer.
Measure
and
mark
a
centerline
onto
the
elevator
joiner
wire.
Center
the
joiner
between
the
two
elevator
halves.
Mark
the
position
where
the
joiner
will
enter
the
elevator
halves.
Step
2:
Remove
the
elevator
halves
from
the
horizontal
stabilizer
and
drill
straight
into
the
leading
edge
of
the
stabilizer
using
a
1/8"
[3.2mm]
drill
bit
at
the
marks.
Drill
into
the
elevators
1
‐
1/4"
[32mm]
to
allow
for
complete
insertion
of
the
elevator
joiner.
This
step
is
done
best
using
either
a
pin
vise
or
twisting
the
drill
bit
into
the
wood
with
your
fingers.