Compound bow Axles

[Matt]

Any archers out there? I wanted to know if I could use drill rod stock for compound bow axles. I know they have to be strong. I have a length of the water hardening type drill rod that a friend gave me, but know nothing about the hardening proccess. Any ideas? Thanks.

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Matt

[mike thomas]

Sorry, I am a bent stick boy, no training wheels. Mike

[Thrud]

Check Machinery's Handbook for the proper method.