I want to convert one of my old frames into a knockdown so I can pack it into a 26"x26"x10" airline acceptable case to take with me when I visit my dad in England.

S&S Machine will only sell their connectors to "Professional Framebuilders" so it looks as though I''ll have to make my own connectors. Has anyone here made their own?

I have some 2.25" dia. aluminum and I am thinking of a splice connector (with trimmed sides down from the 2.25") and 4 allen head 1/4" bolts top and bottom and then two fixed pins brazed in the frame tubes - one in each frame tube at the connection locating in holes in the aluminum splice pieces. The pins will handle twist and tension.

Any thoughts?