Threaded Rod As A Wheelbarrow Axle?

[DerbyDad03]

All set. I ground about 7? of the 10? axle down far enough to fit snugly through the bearings. I left the other 3? at the original size so that doesn't slip through the dimpled bracket that holds the axle to the wheelbarrow frame or slip through the bearing. With the other bracket slid up close to the bearing, the wheel is centered and can't move side to side.

I grease the axle through the zerk fitting until it oozed out around the bearings. The bearings spin but the axle is snug.

Thanks for all the suggestions.

[The Daring Dufas]

I've bought cheap screw drivers and breaker bars, cut them to size and used them for axles. You may find a very inexpensive breaker bar in the $1.00 tool bin at a lot of retailers and auto parts stores. ^_^

Even the cheapest breaker bar is strong enough to be an axle. ^_^

TDD

[DerbyDad03]

I don't know the diameter of rebar, but it's a moot point now.

I ground my old axle down to 5/8? and the wheelbarrow is ready to roll.

[clare]

Would be strong enough, but not anywhere CLOSE to a smooth round.

Just go to your local Yractor Supply (TSC) and buy a bolt the right size. By the pound fasteners.