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It occurs to me that if the axle were replaced by the owner, and a too-long axle was sourced, that adding spacing to both sides might allow one to use the too-long axle without cutting it. Not everyone has a hacksaw and/or bench grinder at hand to shorten an axle.
A lot of bikes get worked on these days by homeless people, who may have some tools, but not enough for every job that needs doing (such as replacing a broken axle).