Getting closer

Bought some 1/2" stainless axles, thread taps and dies from the interweb. Most everything went sour. Managed to buy 304 instead of 303 material for the axles. Tried to save some money and bought cheep BSCY thread dies that probably are made in India and worthless. (my lathe is missing the low gear that would allow me to make threads)

Anyway, have made axles that are almost ready. Missing only lubrication grooves and hexagon in one end, for adjustment (3/8" spanner). 

Also:
Bought an expensive extra long 4mm bore for the axle center hole for lubrication. Managed to get "unlucky when thinking" and burned the bore at once. After re-thinking and re-sharpening of the bore I managed to drill the 105mm deep holes in the center of the axles. (only 85mm deep in the longer axles).