what DTB said is true for the most part, im sure some have been bent in the center, but its not as common, the last 3-5 inches at the end is where they frequently bend, due to the factory "necking" the tube down at the end for some reasom. but right now, this axle will not bend there, that tube is 1/4 thick
and thanks for the complement on my fabbing...ive been doing it forever but still learn new stuff everyday