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Re: Cantilevered Wheel Shaft Strength

Vaguely they are strong enough. We use 1/2 inch bolts for dead axles on either end and a hex 1/2 inch steel shaft for the center. If you want, I already have a CAD model (Inventor) of our WCD drivetrain that I can send you to give you a starting place.
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