I cut the tubing for both sticks then tacked and welded. I drilled out the hole for the 3/8" bushing in both sticks then welded the bushing in leaving it a little long. After welding I trimmed the bushing to fit.
I forgot that I had already set aside the 7/8" x .49 tubing that I need for the rudder pedals so I won't need to order any more.