self larnin' goin' on--narrowing rear axle

What do you guys make your pucks out of? Aluminum or steel?

Thanks

Aluminum... that's what my mandrels/pucks are made out of.

Grease up the puck (inner & outer) and bar before sliding it through to prevent galling. The bearing ends are much easier to remove if you grease up the housing end/outer of puck. The two materials steel/aluminum don't always play well together.

Chamfer the end of the rod too...