Originally Posted by KinetikBiker
If i was you, i would just slot the axle so it fits into the dropout, especially if it's a solid 14mm axle. Rather then weaken the frame. 14mm slotted axles will still be stronger then 3/8" if you slot them, so think about doing it that way.
Yeah I was thinking maybe try sloting the axle first and see if I like it and then if I like it and never intend to go back to 3/8" I can just get a new axle and widen the dropout if I want.