National Hardware Smooth Rod, 1/2" x 36", Steel, Zinc Plated

I used this to make a solid axle with wheels on a generator. A number of reviews have stated this shaft does not properly fit 1/2" ID bearings, collars, etc. I ordered this shaft, collars ( 1/2" ID) and push nuts (1/2" ID) and two 12" tall wheels w/ 1/2" ID bearings. This shaft fit them all just perfectly. I also received an empty box on the first order, the box had a small hole in it and nothing inside. Amazon was nice enough to credit me back and I reordered but this delayed my project for another week. Amazon shipping did not make any adjustments to the shipping container or packing, but somehow the second shipment made it just fine. It really makes me wonder just how much force these boxes take en route to cause the shaft inside to propel with enough force to bust out of the box. Whether or not this is an Amazon or post office issue, this could easily be avoided by just wrapping the ends of the shaft with a wad of scrap paper and a rubber band or the manufacturer could dip the ends in a hot plastic that cools quickly and provides a removable end cap/tip. Either would probably solve this shipping problem. Regardless, this is a quality product, well made, very hard, zinc coated, straight, and tough.

Exactly as described

Good product. Straight and strong. Took way to long to get to my house. Could have bought it locally the day I ordered it.

Accurate size. Straight. Fast shipping. Little bit overpriced, imo. Satisfied

Packaged well and is exactly what I ordered.

This axle was perfectly, accurately machined in every way and true to its advertised size of 5/8 in. I recommend this.

Better then expected, excellent quality

Worked well for an axle.

As expected, ordered from the uk and came well before expected date

This shaft was used on a john Deere 140 h3 for a driveshaft. Works well and is true.

Puede tornearse con facilidad y es adecuado para construir ejes de vehiculos ligeros

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