# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=123 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 124 --- ## [Sandblasting ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sandblasting/43892)
**Author:** [@KyleG](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KyleG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2012, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sandblasting/43892 "2012-10-11T21:08:09Z")
Heyy guys, I went through a few pages and didnt see anything about this. Anyways, I have a fg avalanche that has pretty scratched up paint. Have you guys ever sandblasted a YoYo? Or would it pit the aluminum? I dont want… --- ## [Fire Resistant String](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fire-resistant-string/43336)
**Author:** [@Shadix](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shadix)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2012, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fire-resistant-string/43336 "2012-10-11T13:31:38Z")
So im making a fire yoyo but i think i should get some string that is fire resistant/ proof. Is there any, like, metal string ??? --- ## [Northstar Bearing Problem!!Please Help!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-bearing-problem-please-help/43728)
**Author:** [@helioNXG](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/helioNXG)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2012, 2:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-bearing-problem-please-help/43728 "2012-10-11T02:58:34Z")
So I got my northstar for 2 days now and i used it for 5a. I am a bigginer at 5a and i dropped the yoyo for a bunch of times. Now the bearing spins for a really short time and felt like a rusty bearing, any help??? thank… --- ## [response pads?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/43844)
**Author:** [@firespitter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/firespitter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2012, 2:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/43844 "2012-10-11T02:56:22Z")
I had a quick question that’s been bugging me for a while now. I have a problem (especially with my mangaroo) where the response pads are fairly new and not even worn out very much. definatly not too old to use. but appa… --- ## [Yo Yo String](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-string/43855)
**Author:** [@Flyndop](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Flyndop)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2012, 2:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-string/43855 "2012-10-11T02:47:01Z")
Hey all you yoyoers, have you ever thought,“how do they make such different string, and what do they make it out of?”. Well, it is actually fairly easy and after a couple tries you can make some decent strings. I made … --- ## [flow groove in clyw?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flow-groove-in-clyw/43701)
**Author:** [@throwrw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/throwrw)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2012, 11:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flow-groove-in-clyw/43701 "2012-10-10T23:46:38Z")
would i be able to use flow groove response pads in my avalanche? theres would be a space around the outside of the pad but i dont see why i wouldnt be able to use it considering the adhesive on the back of the pads is v… --- ## [Raider/Fireball mod - plastic spacers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/raider-fireball-mod-plastic-spacers/43739)
**Author:** [@kuyaChristian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kuyaChristian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/raider-fireball-mod-plastic-spacers/43739 "2012-10-09T20:20:40Z")
I’ve been getting into 2A a lot more so I wanted to grab myself a pair of Fireballs for modding. I was browsing through two Japanese stores and I noticed that there are two kinds of plastic spacers: the white plastic sp… --- ## [Types of hub stacks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/types-of-hub-stacks/43691)
**Author:** [@junkim100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/junkim100)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/types-of-hub-stacks/43691 "2012-10-09T18:03:05Z")
What kinds of hub stacks are there? And how is it different than other? Thanks --- ## [help with modding](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-modding/43589)
**Author:** [@modman10](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/modman10)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 4:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-modding/43589 "2012-10-09T04:31:20Z")
Ok so i have a couple questions about modding. 1 Where do i get spr kits? 2 I have a drill press and i would like to now what mods can i do on it i have done shmove rings and satins but what else can i do? thanks --- ## [Yet another Lathe Question - Involving Delrin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yet-another-lathe-question-involving-delrin/43736)
**Author:** [@hyperyo000](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hyperyo000)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 3:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yet-another-lathe-question-involving-delrin/43736 "2012-10-09T03:02:58Z")
Yes another question about a lathe and making yoyos. I’m just curious. Can you make a Delrin yoyo with a Taig Lathe? Like the Lathe you can get using Kyo’s guide: Again I’m just curious and sure this has been asked s… --- ## [Dying yoyo question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dying-yoyo-question/43569)
**Author:** [@Nemyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nemyo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2012, 7:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dying-yoyo-question/43569 "2012-10-08T19:36:28Z")
Ok, so I want to dye my Halo, is it ok for the hub things to get dye on them? --- ## [Does a Light-Up FHZ caps come out?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-a-light-up-fhz-caps-come-out/43734)
**Author:** [@pudge34](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pudge34)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2012, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-a-light-up-fhz-caps-come-out/43734 "2012-10-08T15:32:32Z")
As the title implies can i take the caps out of my light up FHZ? i want to put the light up caps in my raptor --- ## [Hub stacks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hub-stacks/43690)
**Author:** [@junkim100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/junkim100)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2012, 8:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hub-stacks/43690 "2012-10-08T08:09:27Z")
Can i attach hub stack on the yoyo without hub stacks and can i attach to yoyo that is removed such as superstar champions Collection? How? Thanks --- ## [Fishing swivel for sting making](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fishing-swivel-for-sting-making/43659)
**Author:** [@Rayton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rayton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2012, 10:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fishing-swivel-for-sting-making/43659 "2012-10-07T22:21:03Z")
This is something I have recently tried and found pretty good success with is that when you are making strings, and come to the part where you use a weight, or spin the drill backwards, you can take a fishing swivel, and… --- ## [asteroid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/asteroid/41769)
**Author:** [@freenightDJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/freenightDJ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2012, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/asteroid/41769 "2012-10-07T21:29:57Z")
what i done to my asteroid :slight\_smile: :slight\_smile: :slight\_smile: sorry for bad pics --- ## [anodize yoyo spottedbanana](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodize-yoyo-spottedbanana/43646)
**Author:** [@BeauGoldly](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BeauGoldly)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2012, 4:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodize-yoyo-spottedbanana/43646 "2012-10-07T04:50:41Z")
Hey, I was looking for someone to color my yoyo. Someone mentioned spottedbanana. Is she no longer doing custom anodizing? --- ## [Catalyst Bearing is Stubborn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/catalyst-bearing-is-stubborn/43635)
**Author:** [@Lookatthisjerk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lookatthisjerk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2012, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/catalyst-bearing-is-stubborn/43635 "2012-10-06T18:59:44Z")
Oh hey, I have another problem. The bearing on my Catalyst has gotten pretty responsive. Using lube hasn’t really helped and I figured I would just switch it out with a spare bearing that I happen to have. Problem is, i… --- ## [dibase scratched ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dibase-scratched/43521)
**Author:** [@augmentedloyalty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/augmentedloyalty)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dibase-scratched/43521 "2012-10-05T22:43:20Z")
i have some dings on my dibase due to accidently hitting a glass light cover so it there any way to cover or polish it up? --- ## [Bearing spin times](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-spin-times/43417)
**Author:** [@Quickie\_Silver](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Quickie_Silver)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-spin-times/43417 "2012-10-05T20:11:25Z")
What is every ones opinion on what gives your throw the longest sleep time? --- ## [wd-40](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wd-40/43542)
**Author:** [@Legyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legyoyo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 8:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wd-40/43542 "2012-10-05T08:56:03Z")
it works. I used it and it keeps my bearing basically silent and it plays as good as if I just bought it. --- ## [Halo pads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/halo-pads/43131)
**Author:** [@rasengan-00](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rasengan-00)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 5:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/halo-pads/43131 "2012-10-05T05:51:48Z")
Hey guys I just want to know if the Halo can take CBC slim pads 19mm OD ? --- ## [Skateboard Wheel as yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/skateboard-wheel-as-yoyo/43532)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Bist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mr_Bist)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/skateboard-wheel-as-yoyo/43532 "2012-10-04T16:53:29Z")
Hi guys, hope you like it: --- ## [dv888 Bearing very loud](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-bearing-very-loud/43463)
**Author:** [@helioNXG](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/helioNXG)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-bearing-very-loud/43463 "2012-10-04T15:35:41Z")
so, i dropped it and it became really loud, any help?!! --- ## [my yyj legacy 2 ball bearing is responsive what do i do?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yyj-legacy-2-ball-bearing-is-responsive-what-do-i-do/41541)
**Author:** [@abby1371](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/abby1371)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 4:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yyj-legacy-2-ball-bearing-is-responsive-what-do-i-do/41541 "2012-10-04T04:51:37Z")
alright i got a yyj legacy2 put the ball bearing in and tested it out the yoyo is responsive not unresponsive like it says in the review like “consider it a gateway to unresponsive play” it is responsive did something ha… --- ## [Tight bearing seat.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tight-bearing-seat/41800)
**Author:** [@wilddanny88](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wilddanny88)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2012, 3:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tight-bearing-seat/41800 "2012-10-03T03:11:04Z")
I just got my new Di Base in yesterday and its awesome but the bearing is on there very tight and i can’t seem to be able to get it off. I’ve tried freezing it, pliers, and a 1/4 drillbit. I want to replace the bearing o… --- ## [Today I siliconed some Yoyos ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/today-i-siliconed-some-yoyos/42704)
**Author:** [@jeffreypang911](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jeffreypang911)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2012, 2:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/today-i-siliconed-some-yoyos/42704 "2012-10-03T02:20:29Z")
I Re-siliconed half of the yoyos I own, so I took some pictures. http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg255/scaled.php?server=255&filename=img5790g.jpg&res=landing Can you name them all? The shallow DOF doesn’t help! … --- ## [Anyone can give a guide?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-can-give-a-guide/43469)
**Author:** [@helioNXG](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/helioNXG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2012, 12:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-can-give-a-guide/43469 "2012-10-03T00:25:12Z")
So, I really like yoyoing but the only thing I am bad at is maintenance. Every yoyo I have (no matter if it is a plastic or a metal), the bearing will always be very loud. Even with my DV888. It supposed to be quiet but … --- ## [Pro Z + Speed Beetle Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pro-z-speed-beetle-help/43397)
**Author:** [@Chainsawctopus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chainsawctopus)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2012, 4:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pro-z-speed-beetle-help/43397 "2012-10-02T04:53:06Z")
I got a Duncan Pro Z today because I wanted to try out the mod spacers on all my old Duncans. I saw a picture on Duncan’s Facebook of a Speed Beetle with the mod spacers and it looked really cool. But when I went to do t… --- ## [How often should lube be added?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-should-lube-be-added/43113)
**Author:** [@Lorayn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lorayn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2012, 12:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-should-lube-be-added/43113 "2012-10-02T00:52:52Z")
I just lubed my genesis, like 2 days ago… But now it went responsive. Am I doing something wrong? 0.o --- ## [glow-in-the-dark dye 'n stuff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/glow-in-the-dark-dye-n-stuff/43390)
**Author:** [@paulsansics](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/paulsansics)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2012, 9:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/glow-in-the-dark-dye-n-stuff/43390 "2012-10-01T21:53:21Z")
i’m going to do some anodization as a part of science project thingie, so i was wondering, could i use some kind of glowing dye to ano my aluminium yoyo with, that would just look awesome. also, is there something else … [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=122) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=124)