# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=116 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 117 --- ## [string knot?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-knot/46697)
**Author:** [@yoyomeli13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomeli13)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-knot/46697 "2012-12-18T18:33:24Z")
hi i am planning to make my own string and i was watching some videos and i see to start off you need to make tie a knot on the first hook. not many videos show what type of knot to tie on the hook. my question here is … --- ## [Dyeing Delrin? (big spelling mistake caught by daniel0731ex, thanks)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dyeing-delrin-big-spelling-mistake-caught-by-daniel0731ex-thanks/46688)
**Author:** [@YourBBQ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YourBBQ)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 7:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dyeing-delrin-big-spelling-mistake-caught-by-daniel0731ex-thanks/46688 "2012-12-18T07:12:25Z")
I’m getting a plastic SEVERE. I was wondering if you could dye it like polycarbonate/ molded plastics. And would it involve the same steps? Same consequences if done wrong? Pics please :smiley: --- ## [does anybody know if/what pads fit in vsnyyc throws](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anybody-know-if-what-pads-fit-in-vsnyyc-throws/46669)
**Author:** [@jwil425](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jwil425)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anybody-know-if-what-pads-fit-in-vsnyyc-throws/46669 "2012-12-18T06:55:08Z")
I have a crap ton of skywalkers and want to have some with pads in them to test the difference. I been preferring pads lately and have some k pads in my cherry blossom but they dont fit right. Work but a little no narrow… --- ## [Bearing seat/ bearing issues](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-seat-bearing-issues/45744)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Yoyoguy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mr_Yoyoguy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2012, 1:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-seat-bearing-issues/45744 "2012-12-18T01:29:07Z")
So, my Wrath is a bearing EATER. Take my G5 for example. I can run the same bearing for ages, no problems. But my Wrath, I put a ten ball in, ten minutes later, it spits it out, locked up and responsive. Same went for YY… --- ## [is pant thinner a good method of bearing cleaning?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-pant-thinner-a-good-method-of-bearing-cleaning/46501)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-pant-thinner-a-good-method-of-bearing-cleaning/46501 "2012-12-17T17:49:22Z")
just wanted to ask if using paint thinner is a good idea. Thanks, Pajama Man --- ## [YYJ Trigger vibe?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-trigger-vibe/42518)
**Author:** [@YourBBQ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YourBBQ)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 5:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-trigger-vibe/42518 "2012-12-17T05:02:23Z")
I just got a YYJ Trigger, and it has like a ton of vibe. How do I fix it? I’ve tried using different sized YYJ axles, tuning, and bearing changing. Help? Maybe it’s the placement of the weight rings… there’s a little ga… --- ## [How to make yoyo string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-yoyo-string/46647)
**Author:** [@cowsarecool64](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cowsarecool64)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 10:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-make-yoyo-string/46647 "2012-12-16T22:32:24Z")
I would like to know how to make yoyo string? ;D --- ## [Grind Machine Response](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grind-machine-response/46600)
**Author:** [@hakysak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hakysak)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grind-machine-response/46600 "2012-12-16T18:37:26Z")
I just got some YYF response pads in, but they do not fit my PGM2. The outside diameter is too small. The ones I got were the 21mm OD. Is there a bigger size? I did not see any in the YYE storefront. --- ## [First time response change](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-time-response-change/46550)
**Author:** [@ljs1977](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ljs1977)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-time-response-change/46550 "2012-12-16T17:50:31Z")
Hi, looking for some help regarding a change in response to my Protostar. I have worn out the stock pads. Is it recommended to install some new pads - of so which ones are recommended. Or do Protos work we’ll with flo… --- ## [dead bearing???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dead-bearing/46400)
**Author:** [@gotricefulsfan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gotricefulsfan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dead-bearing/46400 "2012-12-16T08:41:10Z")
is their a way to revive a dead bearing because mine is dead. i’ve lubed it. and i know for certain i haven’t lubed it too much. --- ## [Speed bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/speed-bearings/46569)
**Author:** [@Domin123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Domin123)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 6:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/speed-bearings/46569 "2012-12-16T06:05:44Z")
I have not been actively maintaining my yoyo parts recently, and now, I found a few unlabelled bearings in my collection. I am not sure what bearings they are, so I would like to inquire, how do I recognize a YYJ Speed b… --- ## [Polishing laser engravings and ano (like on the Wolf Canvas)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-laser-engravings-and-ano-like-on-the-wolf-canvas/46592)
**Author:** [@beezy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beezy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 5:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polishing-laser-engravings-and-ano-like-on-the-wolf-canvas/46592 "2012-12-16T05:43:31Z")
I did a quick search and didn’t see this, so… Tips needed on polishing a laser engraving, please. Basically I’d like to get the same result as seen on the Wolf Canvas and don’t want to screw it up. What I have is the M… --- ## [Help! Bearing stuck in grind machine!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-bearing-stuck-in-grind-machine/46508)
**Author:** [@jacktheknife](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jacktheknife)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 8:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-bearing-stuck-in-grind-machine/46508 "2012-12-14T08:54:19Z")
I just bought a Stackless grind machine and I noticed it was acting responsive after a few weeks so I go to take the bearing out to lube and it’s stuck in between the little metal rim things that go in the yoyo sides. It… --- ## [Anodizing and such](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizing-and-such/44873)
**Author:** [@SaltySalvador](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SaltySalvador)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 7:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizing-and-such/44873 "2012-12-14T07:21:46Z")
Hello, I recently picked up this LB CLYW Bassalope on Ebay and I’m not quite sure who to turn to for help on this. I wanted to know what and who you could recommend me to get this throw a new look. I would prefer a real… --- ## [Uhh how did this happen?!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/uhh-how-did-this-happen/46458)
**Author:** [@modman10](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/modman10)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2012, 9:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/uhh-how-did-this-happen/46458 "2012-12-13T21:57:43Z")
Ok so i got a old version dv888 in a trade and when i unscrewed the yoyo i found hairs under the bearing seat, also the bearing did not spin very well at all so i put a new one in, fast forward 18 hours my brother found … --- ## [How to hubstack a YYF Dv888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-hubstack-a-yyf-dv888/46444)
**Author:** [@junkim100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/junkim100)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2012, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-hubstack-a-yyf-dv888/46444 "2012-12-13T14:07:24Z")
How do I hubstack my dv888 avant garde1,2 protostar di-base speeder2? --- ## [Advertisement for Mods and Main. Help!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/advertisement-for-mods-and-main-help/46513)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2012, 2:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/advertisement-for-mods-and-main-help/46513 "2012-12-13T14:03:19Z")
Hey throwers, this is a advertisement for modification and maintenance Help, if you have a small question that dose not require making a thread contact me, Bcmaddog! ::slight\_smile: Thanks! --- ## [So I bought some silicone...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-i-bought-some-silicone/46322)
**Author:** [@paulsansics](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/paulsansics)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2012, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-i-bought-some-silicone/46322 "2012-12-13T09:30:43Z")
…this one to be precise i don’t remember the manufacturer, but long story short, don’t use this stuff as a response system, even after it is completely dried it still is too soft and will fill your bearings with litt… --- ## [questions about a lathe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/questions-about-a-lathe/46360)
**Author:** [@hubstacker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hubstacker)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2012, 7:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/questions-about-a-lathe/46360 "2012-12-13T07:17:12Z")
hi all, I have made a wonderful discovery. I found out in my wood shop class that there is a lathe the the exact type attachment I need. I think it’s called a 3-jaw chuck (correct me if i’m wrong), and i would love to st… --- ## [taking caps off the DM2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/taking-caps-off-the-dm2/46323)
**Author:** [@mmoore94](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mmoore94)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2012, 7:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/taking-caps-off-the-dm2/46323 "2012-12-12T19:54:51Z")
I’ve had a dark magic 2 for quite some time now and i really wanna take one of the caps off so i can start practicing some simple grind tricks on my thumb. Anyone got any suggestions on what worked for them? thanks … --- ## [Back to Raw: Opinions?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/back-to-raw-opinions/46422)
**Author:** [@yoyoman0029](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoman0029)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2012, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/back-to-raw-opinions/46422 "2012-12-12T18:54:37Z")
So it turns out that a friend of a friend who I am know well aquatinted acquainted with owns a sandblasting company. After talking with him and doing a little explaining (he’s not a thrower) he would be happy to decoat o… --- ## [Response bearings ect](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-bearings-ect/46457)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2012, 5:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-bearings-ect/46457 "2012-12-12T05:34:18Z")
I need to know more about how and what makes yoyos unresponsive and responsive, so if I put a unresponsive bearing In a yoyo with responsive pads what will happen? And if I have a Duncan and I replace the friction sticke… --- ## [Pads for Duncan Metal Drifter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads-for-duncan-metal-drifter/46388)
**Author:** [@chriscollins14](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chriscollins14)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2012, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads-for-duncan-metal-drifter/46388 "2012-12-11T19:58:53Z")
So I recently decided to buy a Meal Drifter to screw around with but it’s super responsive. I cleaned out the bearing and taken one pad off and it’s helped a little but it’s still a little to responsive. Any other types … --- ## [4XL response?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/4xl-response/46324)
**Author:** [@Shoeby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shoeby)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2012, 12:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/4xl-response/46324 "2012-12-11T00:31:09Z")
My brother has a few throws currently out of commission, and one of them is a Werrd 4XL, i dont know what response it uses and it looks to shallow for flowable… If you know what pads fit, please share! also the thread … --- ## [Beefcaked Bearings Help! (Werrd TFL)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beefcaked-bearings-help-werrd-tfl/46375)
**Author:** [@Proboscis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Proboscis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2012, 10:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beefcaked-bearings-help-werrd-tfl/46375 "2012-12-10T22:59:23Z")
Hey! I need some help, I’m planning on siliconing by Werrd TFL. I need to know if the beefcaked bearings are removable? I they are, what’s the best way to remove them. Thanks for the help! -Andrew --- ## [Do you like it?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-like-it/46392)
**Author:** [@chriscollins14](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chriscollins14)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2012, 10:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-like-it/46392 "2012-12-10T22:20:56Z")
Just finished making this Metal Drfiter raw. Going to polish it up a little tomorrow. --- ## [Who or how can i fix my YYF SPEC bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-or-how-can-i-fix-my-yyf-spec-bearing/46374)
**Author:** [@supbreh1234](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/supbreh1234)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2012, 10:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-or-how-can-i-fix-my-yyf-spec-bearing/46374 "2012-12-09T22:47:35Z")
i was paper slipping the bearing and i presed too hard and the bearing fell apart. i have all the parts including the 8 balls. i was wondering how i can fix this or who i can send it to (and for what price). thanks! --- ## [I'm Back!! And need help with my yoyos....](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-back-and-need-help-with-my-yoyos/46328)
**Author:** [@yoyonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyonut)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2012, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-back-and-need-help-with-my-yoyos/46328 "2012-12-09T18:45:34Z")
Hey Guys! I just got back into yoyo-ing after a few years! Wow! This is nice! My yoyos need some touching up though. I have 4 1A yoyos: The Dark Magic I, the Yuuksta, the 888, and the Code 2 Nautilus. My Nautilus and Da… --- ## [PGM and Z-stacks?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pgm-and-z-stacks/46271)
**Author:** [@xmotoby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xmotoby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2012, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pgm-and-z-stacks/46271 "2012-12-09T18:40:02Z")
Can you put Z-stacks on a PGM? My brother received his PGM yesterday and wants to know. --- ## [thick lube sub](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thick-lube-sub/46266)
**Author:** [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Y0Y0SR2PR0)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2012, 6:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thick-lube-sub/46266 "2012-12-09T18:38:15Z")
well i have lubricants for cars and have wd 40 is that fine for my loop 900s? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=115) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=117)