# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=12 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 13 --- ## [Is my yoyo broken?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-my-yoyo-broken/393072)
**Author:** [@OFidelis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/OFidelis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-my-yoyo-broken/393072 "2024-01-27T19:43:34Z")
I was using my yoyo normally and I noticed that it was making a lot more noise and vibrating a lot and now when I throw it it stops suddently, does anyone know what could have happened? --- ## [My new Edge FS 2.0 has become responsive in a week (PROBLEM SOLVED) (THANK YOU GUYS)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-new-edge-fs-2-0-has-become-responsive-in-a-week-problem-solved-thank-you-guys/392768)
**Author:** [@Todashi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Todashi)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2024, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-new-edge-fs-2-0-has-become-responsive-in-a-week-problem-solved-thank-you-guys/392768 "2024-01-25T14:04:42Z")
Hey! I’m kinda new to this… I need some help/advice. I recently got Evan Nagao’s Edge FS 2.0. For the first few days, it was unresponsive. Then, out of nowhere it starts to become responsive. I just tug it once and it c… --- ## [Red Anti-yo side effects cleaning?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/red-anti-yo-side-effects-cleaning/392662)
**Author:** [@SlickNick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlickNick)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 4:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/red-anti-yo-side-effects-cleaning/392662 "2024-01-23T04:44:01Z")
Super random, does anyone have experience cleaning the below. Not the end of the world, but happy to polish or clean up if possible … thanks! --- ## [Stripped a yoyo, any way to save it?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-a-yoyo-any-way-to-save-it/392619)
**Author:** [@EZstreet](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EZstreet)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 12:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stripped-a-yoyo-any-way-to-save-it/392619 "2024-01-23T00:54:37Z")
Hey friends, Had a used yo-yo arrive today with some vibe. I tried swapping the axle around to tune it and had the bad luck of stripping one of the yo-yo half’s thread. It is now unusable. Is there any way to rethread … --- ## [Prevent finger callouses](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/prevent-finger-callouses/392211)
**Author:** [@Person](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Person)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2024, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/prevent-finger-callouses/392211 "2024-01-19T19:19:45Z")
Does using a finger wrap prevent callouses from forming on your hand? Is there other ways to prevent them without finger wrap? --- ## [How to put together wood yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-put-together-wood-yoyo/392229)
**Author:** [@K1LCr09](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/K1LCr09)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2024, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-put-together-wood-yoyo/392229 "2024-01-19T18:39:20Z")
I think im going to try to make a wooded yo-yo. Do I just use regular wood glue to put it together? --- ## [My yoyo bearing is getting worse after lube ( It's smaller drop than the draw but it's will be not noticeable if I'm draw smaller )](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yoyo-bearing-is-getting-worse-after-lube-its-smaller-drop-than-the-draw-but-its-will-be-not-noticeable-if-im-draw-smaller/392333)
**Author:** [@ChonkyWantToPlayYoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ChonkyWantToPlayYoyo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2024, 6:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yoyo-bearing-is-getting-worse-after-lube-its-smaller-drop-than-the-draw-but-its-will-be-not-noticeable-if-im-draw-smaller/392333 "2024-01-19T06:53:23Z")
Can someone help me to solve this problem? My problem is when i lubed my yoyo bearing it is getting worse and i am sure that nothing is wrong. It’s just slowed down and get responsive. There nothing wrong with my yoyo a… --- ## [De-anodizing Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/de-anodizing-question/375703)
**Author:** [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/de-anodizing-question/375703 "2024-01-15T16:33:14Z")
Yo I want to experiment with removing ano. Specifically just the ano on the rim like let the yo soak in a shallow puddle of oven cleaner to just remove the ano just on the rim. I doubt this will impact how the yoyo spi… --- ## [Dark magic 2 caps... How do you get them off?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-2-caps-how-do-you-get-them-off/40147)
**Author:** [@Lorayn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lorayn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-2-caps-how-do-you-get-them-off/40147 "2024-01-11T21:18:03Z")
As the title says, I want to take off the caps, but I can’t get them off. Do you guys have any tips? I got one of them off, but put it back on, because the other one was still on. :o Help, please? --- ## [Best ways to clean yoyo bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-ways-to-clean-yoyo-bearing/391064)
**Author:** [@Judahham](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Judahham)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2023, 4:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-ways-to-clean-yoyo-bearing/391064 "2023-12-31T04:50:02Z")
Looking for a good way to clean my bearing when lube is not working. --- ## [Duncan nut size](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-nut-size/391022)
**Author:** [@spin-clicker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/spin-clicker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2023, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-nut-size/391022 "2023-12-30T20:13:54Z")
Anyone know what size nuts Duncan uses for their plastic yoyos? I lost the one for my Freehand (2016) and I was hoping to get a replacement at my local hardware store. --- ## [String Twist Patterns](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-twist-patterns/390752)
**Author:** [@yoyoxcellence](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoxcellence)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-twist-patterns/390752 "2023-12-26T12:38:55Z")
So as I’ve gotten into string making I’ve been curious how people get different results with string. All of mine have been pretty similar just doing a main color for half then swapping to a second on top for another half… --- ## [Is flowable silicone any good?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-flowable-silicone-any-good/390678)
**Author:** [@Judahham](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Judahham)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-flowable-silicone-any-good/390678 "2023-12-24T13:37:19Z")
Wondering if I should get flowable silicone. --- ## [Diy response pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diy-response-pads/390645)
**Author:** [@dragonfruitea](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dragonfruitea)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diy-response-pads/390645 "2023-12-22T15:32:43Z")
I just finished my custom response pads --- ## [Best yoyo strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyo-strings/390594)
**Author:** [@Judahham](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Judahham)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 10:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyo-strings/390594 "2023-12-21T22:25:26Z")
Looking for a yo-yo string that is not scratchy and will not burn. --- ## [differences between gasket makers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/differences-between-gasket-makers/32293)
**Author:** [@mingfu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mingfu)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 4:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/differences-between-gasket-makers/32293 "2023-12-21T04:09:02Z")
differences between the red rtv gasket maker and the normal permatex flowable silicone for windshields and stuff (basically the stuff sold on yye) --- ## [Proper axle torque](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/proper-axle-torque/390506)
**Author:** [@Gillico-yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gillico-yo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 3:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/proper-axle-torque/390506 "2023-12-20T03:56:50Z")
Apologize in advance if I missed the info while doing my research in this forum. Perhaps this is a recurring topic that’s already been discussed. I didn’t find the expert answer I was after… AXLE TORQUE - How tight (ho… --- ## [Responsive yoyo acting unreliable (fixed)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-yoyo-acting-unreliable-fixed/390294)
**Author:** [@Evrensel12](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Evrensel12)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-yoyo-acting-unreliable-fixed/390294 "2023-12-16T12:27:25Z")
My responsive yoyo sometimes doesn’t come up when tugged , but bind works everytime.How can I make it more responsive or less responsive so I can use it reliably? --- ## [I did an oopsie :( ding on the Duncan GTR-JS](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-did-an-oopsie-ding-on-the-duncan-gtr-js/374342)
**Author:** [@Albertino](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Albertino)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-did-an-oopsie-ding-on-the-duncan-gtr-js/374342 "2023-12-15T08:14:24Z")
Hello guys, Please may I ask your help, yesterday I was hardcore playing with my GTR-JS, I was at home and on a carpet, at some point I ding the yoyo quite strongly on the carpet, I literally heard the metal sound even … --- ## [What is yo-yo vibe and how do I test for it?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-yo-yo-vibe-and-how-do-i-test-for-it/291714)
**Author:** [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 3:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-yo-yo-vibe-and-how-do-i-test-for-it/291714 "2023-11-30T03:30:32Z")
:mega: Unless you feel your yo-yo has a serious problem in play, it’s unlikely you need to worry about vibe on any new, undamaged yoyo. Most modern yo-yos are exceptionally smooth because the quality of manufacturing is… --- ## [How to fix an offstring?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-fix-an-offstring/389281)
**Author:** [@K1LCr09](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/K1LCr09)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2023, 11:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-fix-an-offstring/389281 "2023-11-27T23:55:47Z")
Help! My freind aksed me if he can see my offstring yo-yo and I agreed. He later came to me saying it not screwing, I tried screwing it and it wouldnt screw. I think there is something missing on in the outside end. H… --- ## [What do you clean your bearings “in”](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-do-you-clean-your-bearings-in/389122)
**Author:** [@Bobparty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bobparty)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2023, 12:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-do-you-clean-your-bearings-in/389122 "2023-11-26T00:33:18Z")
So I have been on the search for the “perfect” jar or container to clean my bearings in and I just can’t seem to find the right thing. Either the jar is too big and I use too much cleaner. Or the jar doesn’t close right… --- ## [Dinged Anima](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dinged-anima/389143)
**Author:** [@Des](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Des)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2023, 12:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dinged-anima/389143 "2023-11-26T00:02:01Z")
I just dinged my Anima on a wooden floor and it is now vibey and for some reason it lost a lot of spin time. right now it can only spin for about 30 seconds which is a lot worse then the amount of spin time it used to ha… --- ## [Question on counterweight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-on-counterweight/388600)
**Author:** [@Georgekouts](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Georgekouts)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-on-counterweight/388600 "2023-11-24T16:09:39Z")
I have a question you guys. I have a porykon Saturn counterweight that comes with two beads. I would like not know if I am supposed to use both beads or one and keep one as back up. Is there a “correct” way? Is it a matt… --- ## [Sandpaper response pads?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sandpaper-response-pads/388879)
**Author:** [@dragonfruitea](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dragonfruitea)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2023, 10:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sandpaper-response-pads/388879 "2023-11-21T22:45:52Z")
I just got this idea while studying for science so if someone can make this a reality thank you so much! --- ## [How should I fix my bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-i-fix-my-bearing/388737)
**Author:** [@PandasAreCool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PandasAreCool)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2023, 3:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-i-fix-my-bearing/388737 "2023-11-21T03:50:56Z")
I decided to clean my bearing with lighter fluid even though it was already clean to see if I could get it to spin for any longer, which was kinda stupid, since after I cleaned it the bearing spinned a lot slower. Is the… --- ## [Resolved please close](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/resolved-please-close/388869)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/resolved-please-close/388869 "2023-11-20T21:59:46Z")
Resolved please close --- ## [How I'm learning to stop worrying and love the pits?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-im-learning-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-pits/381258)
**Author:** [@SML](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SML)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2023, 10:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-im-learning-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-pits/381258 "2023-11-17T22:28:50Z")
I recently grabbed a custom reactor at auction for pretty cheap. It had significant pitting but I bought it anyway because I’m interested in the different response systems that Custom has used, and I hadn’t tried out the… --- ## [What Spacers Fit Size C?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-spacers-fit-size-c/388667)
**Author:** [@Spaghider](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spaghider)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2023, 3:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-spacers-fit-size-c/388667 "2023-11-17T15:07:29Z")
I need a size C spacer or 2 to get my AoE back in playing condition. However, every spacer I see doesn’t list the exact size, only the yo-yo it’s for. I really don’t wanna waste money on the wrong spacer., so do any of y… --- ## [REALLY Stuck Axle Help!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/really-stuck-axle-help/388307)
**Author:** [@Spaghider](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spaghider)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 3:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/really-stuck-axle-help/388307 "2023-11-16T03:06:51Z")
Alright, so I decided to convert my AoE to unresponsive, but the axle I used was too big. Naturally, I tried to unscrew it, but it just wouldn’t budge for some reason. I then got a vice grip, and squeezed as hard as I co… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=11) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=13)