Been a while but I have managed to purchase a new axle and a pair of bearings direct from Phil Wood in the US. The new axle is stainless steel, replacing the alloy version that was on mine. They gave me a discount for the axle, a guess at the alloy one probably wasnt the best idea to use, so the carriage was more expensive than the parts. Wasnt the quickest in emails or post purchase , but patience means its fitted, although the Stooge is now bust, see the other thread somewhere, so the wheels are hung on the wall until I get the frame repaired……….. rains/ pours etc….