1/2" axle supplier, or make my own??

[markus]

I am lining up a budget and parts sources for a possible upcoming build, 1/2" axles would work the best in this application or worst case a stepped down to 1/2" on the ends (but I already have the 1/2 id bearings in stock). I would like the threaded end on both sides type axles though if possible, and in fine thread pitch Like Azusa offers. I was checking the usual suppliers and only seeing 5/8" and one suppler does have some axle bolts in 1/2 but with course thread. I would be tempted to try and thread some 1/2", of course I can only do that by hand though and I dont know how doable that is or what type of steel rod to use that would be strong enough.

Any idea's of where to look or how to go about it? thanks

 

[izzyizz]

Machine shop markus they can make one price im not sure about ...

 

[massacre]

Machine shop markus they can make one price im not sure about ...

^^^ totally! Great idea!

 

[gumpit]

I'm pretty sure Honda CT70 axles are 1/2

 

[ole4]

McMAster Carr has threaded rods you can use here is a 8" one but they have them up to 14" threaded on each end with 12/13 thread.

McMaster-Carr

 

[ole4]

Look under adjusting and positioning studs

 

[manchester1]

I have gotten them at OldMiniBikes but I don't think they are listed in the store. I would call.

 

[markus]

thanks everyone, those studs sound like what I want but it reads like the bigger ones have some flat spots or something to grab I guess I would need to actually order one to see if it would be doable as an axle. A typical bolt kind will be alright, I am just trying to clone a bike I already built...except with 1/2" axles because it would be easier to build they way its setup.

 

[chipper]

Allthread possibly at Fastenal ??