# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=132 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 133 --- ## [MOD Spaacers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mod-spaacers/39857)
**Author:** [@yoyokid8](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyokid8)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2012, 2:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mod-spaacers/39857 "2012-07-09T02:14:50Z")
What yoyos do Duncan MOD spacers fit in? Tried it in my old Freehand with the same size axle and they didn’t fit. Just wondering. --- ## [Closed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/closed/39013)
**Author:** [@once\_upon\_a\_paul](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/once_upon_a_paul)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2012, 10:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/closed/39013 "2012-07-08T22:52:25Z")
Closed --- ## [Pick the next powder.....poll](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pick-the-next-powder-poll/39544)
**Author:** [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2012, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pick-the-next-powder-poll/39544 "2012-07-08T20:25:20Z")
Leaving it up to you guys for the next project. Like I said one is going to be a metallic red and the other will be based on the poll results. Here are the translucents but the candy raspberry is not shown, yet. The pi… --- ## [Dyeing Celcon/delrin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dyeing-celcon-delrin/39838)
**Author:** [@sirnaq\_MN42](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sirnaq_MN42)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2012, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dyeing-celcon-delrin/39838 "2012-07-08T16:33:52Z")
I want to dye my onestar to a yellow and pink swirl. I know there have been other topics about dyeing celcon/delrin/acetal but all a search told me was that it could be difficult and I couldn’t find any specific instruc… --- ## [Unstacking Pgm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unstacking-pgm/39828)
**Author:** [@Xore237](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xore237)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2012, 6:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unstacking-pgm/39828 "2012-07-08T06:43:52Z")
Hello, I’m wondering if there is anyway to unstack a pgm. I think you could use the bolt and axle from a one or whip but I’m not sure. :-\\ --- ## [Battosai Axle?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/battosai-axle/39826)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2012, 5:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/battosai-axle/39826 "2012-07-08T05:38:51Z")
Hey, guys. My Battosai’s axle is stripped. Does anyone know what size I need to get for the replacement, and where I could find one? Thanks. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Dark magic w/center trac?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-w-center-trac/39805)
**Author:** [@gaara4sand](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gaara4sand)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2012, 2:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-w-center-trac/39805 "2012-07-08T02:19:04Z")
I lost my speed bearing and i decided to put a center trac in there, now it seems that the gap is thinner, but still unresponsive(most of the time). is the speed bearing wider?( in the pic, the plastic bearing seat thing… --- ## [Dark magic II help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-ii-help/39787)
**Author:** [@wabuwama](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wabuwama)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2012, 2:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-ii-help/39787 "2012-07-08T02:05:56Z")
Yesterday I received my new dark magic II and I switched it from the responsive to be unresponsive bearing. While doing this, I used a plier, which seemed to have damaged the plastic around the bearing a bit. Now, when I… --- ## [Reshaped Lynn Fury and acid wash dyed psg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/reshaped-lynn-fury-and-acid-wash-dyed-psg/39742)
**Author:** [@once\_upon\_a\_paul](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/once_upon_a_paul)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2012, 1:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/reshaped-lynn-fury-and-acid-wash-dyed-psg/39742 "2012-07-08T01:05:42Z")
Here is a Lynn Fury I just finished for offstring-stewart :wink: Also added an acid wash dye-job I did for a friend (also added weight) --- ## [How Do You Nickel Plate A Yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-nickel-plate-a-yoyo/39404)
**Author:** [@moefv](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/moefv)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2012, 9:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-nickel-plate-a-yoyo/39404 "2012-07-07T21:47:06Z")
Hey guys I would like to get into Nickel Plating yoyos and other things. I was wondering how do you do this and what is required and what are the steps to Nickel Plating something? Thanks guys! God Bless - Moefv --- ## [metal drifter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-drifter/39767)
**Author:** [@big\_mickle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/big_mickle)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2012, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-drifter/39767 "2012-07-07T16:25:18Z")
what pads will make a metal drifter the most unresponsive? --- ## [Lots of 2A questions.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lots-of-2a-questions/39450)
**Author:** [@kuyaChristian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kuyaChristian)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2012, 3:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lots-of-2a-questions/39450 "2012-07-07T15:48:41Z")
Instead of making a new thread and annoying others, I’ll just edit an existring thread that’s kinda related and still annoy others. I finally got my 50/50 polyester/cotton type6 string on the mail and I’ve changed my st… --- ## [Bearing trouble](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-trouble/39762)
**Author:** [@smullen25](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smullen25)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2012, 1:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-trouble/39762 "2012-07-07T01:52:39Z")
i just recently bought a 10 ball bearing for my new throw and it was working great for about a half hour untill all of the sudden it got really loud and only spun for about half as long or less then what it usually spins… --- ## [Stacking an Avent Garde](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stacking-an-avent-garde/37126)
**Author:** [@Yonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yonut)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2012, 5:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stacking-an-avent-garde/37126 "2012-07-06T17:16:03Z")
Can you stack it with a PGM axle like a DV888? If not, is there a different way to do it? --- ## [Kevlar string questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kevlar-string-questions/39698)
**Author:** [@AngryGumball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AngryGumball)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2012, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kevlar-string-questions/39698 "2012-07-06T06:13:34Z")
I just got a huge spool of Kevlar (or what is labeled as 100% Para-Aramid, flame resistant stuff) thread, about 4000 yards (was given to me :slight\_smile: ). After twisting some new string yesterday and giving it a try, … --- ## [Duncan Free Hand](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-free-hand/39579)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Bist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mr_Bist)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2012, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-free-hand/39579 "2012-07-05T19:25:10Z")
Hi guys, I’m from Italy, I’m not a good player but I love to mod yoyos. I hope you like it. Enjoy it :slight\_smile: --- ## [Flowable Silicone Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-question/39683)
**Author:** [@UncleJemaya](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/UncleJemaya)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2012, 8:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-silicone-question/39683 "2012-07-05T08:15:13Z")
Hey, I have recently tried flowable silicone and when it finally dried, the yoyo very snaggy and abit responsive. In the end, it was back to normal and unresponsive. Does this happen everytime and you need to break in t… --- ## [Silicone groove in aluminum tooling](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-groove-in-aluminum-tooling/39686)
**Author:** [@Humphrey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Humphrey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2012, 11:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone-groove-in-aluminum-tooling/39686 "2012-07-04T23:50:41Z")
Hey all, I was wondering if you guys could help me with a lathe tooling question. I’ve been trying to cut silicone grooves in aluminum, but I keep getting chatter with every kind of tool shape I’ve tried. Any suggestio… --- ## [yyf velocity help ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-velocity-help/39648)
**Author:** [@haxmonkey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/haxmonkey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2012, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-velocity-help/39648 "2012-07-04T16:06:11Z")
i would like to lube my velocity but how do i get to the bearing have have the newest velocity not the old thank you --- ## [How to upgrade response?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-upgrade-response/39586)
**Author:** [@SuperSnSProductions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SuperSnSProductions)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2012, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-upgrade-response/39586 "2012-07-04T14:39:27Z")
I’m modding an old transaxle yomega and I’ve widened the gap too much to use the starbursts. How can I upgrade the response so that the yo-yo will grip again? I don’t have a lathe only a drill. --- ## [Closed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/closed/39664)
**Author:** [@once\_upon\_a\_paul](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/once_upon_a_paul)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2012, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/closed/39664 "2012-07-04T06:27:08Z")
Delete --- ## [how to wash string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-wash-string/39653)
**Author:** [@haxmonkey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/haxmonkey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2012, 3:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-wash-string/39653 "2012-07-04T03:04:53Z")
how do you wash string to get more life out of it just water or water soap stuff like that --- ## [What am I doing wrong?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-am-i-doing-wrong/39615)
**Author:** [@Enuddy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Enuddy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2012, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-am-i-doing-wrong/39615 "2012-07-03T16:41:24Z")
I HAD a DM2 and a Duncan Raptor… But the axle keeps stripping out the nut or it just won’t screw back together again. I wasn’t trying anything extreme. I just unscrewed it, replaced yoyo string, (fixed knot on other) and… --- ## [Quick question about the Whip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-question-about-the-whip/39561)
**Author:** [@fudd1294](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fudd1294)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2012, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-question-about-the-whip/39561 "2012-07-03T14:15:49Z")
Does it accept flowable silicone? Cuz I’m getting one and I was wondering if I could use the flowable I already have or if I have to get stickers for it… I probably shoulda considered this before I ordered… --- ## [Flowable to thin recess](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-to-thin-recess/39491)
**Author:** [@crammitfrog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crammitfrog)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2012, 3:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/flowable-to-thin-recess/39491 "2012-07-03T03:55:30Z")
I was wondering if it would be possible to use flowable on my Pacquiao . It takes thin .555 pads, and after some searching, I can’t find a thread about this. --- ## [Bumblebee with Mod Spacers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bumblebee-with-mod-spacers/39338)
**Author:** [@hakysak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hakysak)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2012, 3:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bumblebee-with-mod-spacers/39338 "2012-07-03T03:29:33Z")
A couple of days ago, I put some Mod Spacers on a Duncan Bumblebee. I was completely blown away by the new creation. For a plastic, this combination is very stable. I was very surprised on how little it tilted during lo… --- ## [Dietz goes clear](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dietz-goes-clear/39499)
**Author:** [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2012, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dietz-goes-clear/39499 "2012-07-02T19:03:09Z")
Clear metallic that is. Has some candy raspberry gold flake side effects as well. No sun here today will add pics of him tomorrow spinning in the sun. --- ## [Spiked One Drop Markmont Next](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spiked-one-drop-markmont-next/38958)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2012, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spiked-one-drop-markmont-next/38958 "2012-07-01T20:05:48Z")
Usually I don’t take pics of yoyos that I have added spiked axles to, but this one is special! I did this for yoRyder. Turned out perfect! http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/599496\_252524241520731\_11110… --- ## [Yomagic Anodizes: "Flawed" Anodizing UPDATE! (6/29/12)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomagic-anodizes-flawed-anodizing-update-6-29-12/38756)
**Author:** [@yomagic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomagic)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2012, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomagic-anodizes-flawed-anodizing-update-6-29-12/38756 "2012-07-01T17:08:31Z")
Not sure if any remember but i did some anodizing a while ago and posted some videos but i have since deleted those. I did abut 4 yoyos last time and then I had to stop. Last week I felt like starting again. I then redid… --- ## [Lubricating Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubricating-question/38847)
**Author:** [@johnnyO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/johnnyO)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2012, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubricating-question/38847 "2012-07-01T16:51:16Z")
hi all, I’m new to yo-yo play. I have a question about lubericating the bearings on my DMII yo-yo. I have DIF kon-kave bearings in it. I thought I was going to be a wise guy and throw in some thick lube, play it for a w… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=131) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=133)