Anderw, I understand the over-reaching thing but I would rather fail to make something I want than succeed in making something I dont
Having said that, the stainless bits are not that important and I won't use them unless absolutely sure I can do it.
With socket type stainless rear drop outs could I put a coil of silver inside the stay and just heat the drop out until it flows - job done? Would this work, how could it go wrong and how would I know if it was wrong?
Nessism I am planning to use the LLewellyn lugs. On my first frame I found the hardest part was mitering the top of the seat stays and they ended up a half inch or so lower than I intended. The seat stay sockets on the Llewellyn lugs look like a good idea to make the build a bit easier. I will enjoy it too, I love all this design and figuring things out.
Loads more questions to come ...........................