# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=26 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 27 --- ## [LF: Anodizers, Powder Coaters, Bead Blasters, Lazer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lf-anodizers-powder-coaters-bead-blasters-lazer/329236)
**Author:** [@PhilSomeTypeOfWay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PhilSomeTypeOfWay)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lf-anodizers-powder-coaters-bead-blasters-lazer/329236 "2020-11-03T13:13:26Z")
Hi YYE Forum! I am looking for suggestions in regards of Anodizing, Powder Coaters, Bead Blasters or Lazer engraving (Anyone who niches in custom cosmetics for yoyos). Any suggestions or recommendations would be helpful… --- ## [Hub-stacks on One drop](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hub-stacks-on-one-drop/329059)
**Author:** [@bpelletier](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bpelletier)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 8:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hub-stacks-on-one-drop/329059 "2020-10-30T08:18:57Z")
Is there any conceivable way to put hubstacks on a one drop yoyo that takes side effects??? If it can be done i will do it --- ## [Taking apart bearings. Need assistance](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/taking-apart-bearings-need-assistance/328925)
**Author:** [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/taking-apart-bearings-need-assistance/328925 "2020-10-26T18:45:19Z")
I want to fully take apart my bearing. It’s cheap and I need the inner race (racer? Racing?). Don’t ask. --- ## [Mrcnja's Mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mrcnjas-mods/19865)
**Author:** [@Yummy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yummy)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 1:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mrcnjas-mods/19865 "2020-10-26T01:03:53Z")
This thread is a place for me to document my yo-yo modifications as well as add my own related musings that have no other place in the modification and maintenance board. This FH2 was highwalled and siliconed for skillm… --- ## [What IS this?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-this/328745)
**Author:** [@WickerWraith](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WickerWraith)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-this/328745 "2020-10-23T06:15:06Z")
What is it, and how do I get rid of it??? I’ve tried soap + water and rubbing alcohol, nothing has fixed it. My suspicion is aluminum oxide, but I don’t know how it would be there if the anodization is supposed to protec… --- ## [Removing Powdercoating help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-powdercoating-help/328727)
**Author:** [@nightshadow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nightshadow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-powdercoating-help/328727 "2020-10-21T18:24:01Z")
Hello, I just traded for a yoyo from a friend of mine, but the powder coating is pretty chipped and such. I think that it would probably look better just raw/polished. I REALLY like the powder coated finish, but like eI … --- ## [Beginner Thrower With Questions on Bearings, Axels and Pads!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beginner-thrower-with-questions-on-bearings-axels-and-pads/328685)
**Author:** [@XXLDaddy1974](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XXLDaddy1974)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2020, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beginner-thrower-with-questions-on-bearings-axels-and-pads/328685 "2020-10-21T14:17:22Z")
So, I have thrown nothing but “Responsive” Yoyos all my life, and most of the “modern” yoyos that I have in my bag are Doc Pop Bolt 2, Doc Pop Weekender Multicolor, Throw Revolution Neo, Rain CIty Skills Dollar Tree Yoyo… --- ## [Making yoyo raw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-yoyo-raw/328694)
**Author:** [@bpelletier](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bpelletier)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 10:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-yoyo-raw/328694 "2020-10-20T22:21:36Z")
Im trying to make my black magic yoyo avocado raw, any suggestions on the easiest way to do this? preferably without any crazy chemicals. I want a smooth raw finish, and also dont want to ruin it even though its cheap --- ## [Has anyone here modded a Duncan Wheel into a Freehand?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anyone-here-modded-a-duncan-wheel-into-a-freehand/322963)
**Author:** [@MetalMilitia](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MetalMilitia)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 5:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anyone-here-modded-a-duncan-wheel-into-a-freehand/322963 "2020-10-20T05:10:59Z")
Hey guys. Just wanted to see if there was anyone here who has modded one of these before, and if it was possible. It’s an older Wheel that still resembles the original FH shape. I’d be willing to get it done if possib… --- ## [Would like anodizing help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-like-anodizing-help/328599)
**Author:** [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2020, 5:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-like-anodizing-help/328599 "2020-10-18T17:41:27Z")
I’m looking to start anodizing Titanium pieces (not yoyo exclusive) but I need some pointers. Anyone out there who has had a good amount of experience who can help me? --- ## [FrankenYoYo - Hitman Avenged ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/frankenyoyo-hitman-avenged/65300)
**Author:** [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2014, 4:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/frankenyoyo-hitman-avenged/65300 "2014-04-09T04:28:44Z")
The fabled FrankenYoYo. So, what do you get when you mate a Hitman and an Avenger? the FrankenYoYo - It’s a pair of Hitman shells, mounted on a trimmed down Avenger hub. . The guts… (Silicone recessed) It feels… --- ## [Need some modder's help. Polishing out pinpricks?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-some-modders-help-polishing-out-pinpricks/328411)
**Author:** [@nightshadow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nightshadow)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 1:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-some-modders-help-polishing-out-pinpricks/328411 "2020-10-16T01:33:25Z")
So after looking for a long time, I got this undercut yoyo. I really enjoyed its aesthetics and such but recently, I had a string break on me, and it got several (luckily minor pieces of damage). Normally I wouldn’t real… --- ## [Vibe Problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vibe-problem/328395)
**Author:** [@Omkar211](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Omkar211)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vibe-problem/328395 "2020-10-15T18:48:18Z")
I have a YYF velocity yoyo. It is keeping on vibrating no matter how well I throw the yoyo. It keeps its vibration in both responsive and unresponsive mode. Suggest a way to stop that vibration and I have no chance to … --- ## [Guess I Shouldn't have Removed the Shields](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/guess-i-shouldnt-have-removed-the-shields/328219)
**Author:** [@djinni\_cake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/djinni_cake)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2020, 12:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/guess-i-shouldnt-have-removed-the-shields/328219 "2020-10-12T00:37:58Z")
I tried removing the shields for cleaning today, I guess I shouldn’t have done that. I tried for maybe 10 minutes to put it together, until the second ball flew out of the tweezers, ne’er to be seen again. --- ## [PDX-YO Swamp Monster vibe issues](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pdx-yo-swamp-monster-vibe-issues/325195)
**Author:** [@yophilyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yophilyo)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 11:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pdx-yo-swamp-monster-vibe-issues/325195 "2020-10-06T23:56:43Z")
So I’ve posted a couple of times about a few issues with my Swamp Monster. First, the inside was shredding all my strings but someone told me about the rubbing denim on the inside to smooth those edges out. worked fine … --- ## [WD-40 and Vaseline for lube?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wd-40-and-vaseline-for-lube/19332)
**Author:** [@WillDaBeast509](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WillDaBeast509)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2020, 9:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wd-40-and-vaseline-for-lube/19332 "2020-10-07T09:27:19Z")
I have heard that you can use a mixture of WD-40 and Vaseline to make your own yoyo lube. Does anyone know if this works? --- ## [Bearing has slimy membrane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-has-slimy-membrane/327787)
**Author:** [@HAAC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HAAC)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2020, 5:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-has-slimy-membrane/327787 "2020-10-02T05:27:53Z")
I have a duncan butterfly xt that I use occasionally I have changed the string once and have cleaned the bearing twice. No problem with that. But I’ve been using it a bit more these past few days. Today I’ve noticed it … --- ## [Darth Fugly- vayder cremation](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/darth-fugly-vayder-cremation/327574)
**Author:** [@dizzo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dizzo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/darth-fugly-vayder-cremation/327574 "2020-09-27T13:44:10Z")
Started life as a grey non- numbered vayder. Augie walked it, then it got to me. I got all the scratches out, then i torched it. Reminds me of his helmet after the cremation. Darth Fugly!!! --- ## [Engravings not matching up](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/engravings-not-matching-up/327488)
**Author:** [@NoT\_ATHROWER](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NoT_ATHROWER)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 5:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/engravings-not-matching-up/327488 "2020-09-25T17:47:28Z")
As you can see, the laser engravings on the rim of my edge are slightly off when the yoyo is screwed together. Is this a design flaw or is it something not to worry about? --- ## [Restoring a Great Yoyo: The Yoyojam Dark Magic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/restoring-a-great-yoyo-the-yoyojam-dark-magic/40103)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/restoring-a-great-yoyo-the-yoyojam-dark-magic/40103 "2020-09-25T13:30:30Z")
The Dark Magic has to be one of the best and my favorite yoyos ever made. I recently bought this Yoyojam Dark Magic, when i received it, the rims were very beat and there were several cracks in the yoyo. Here were the … --- ## [Pads for new sleipnir](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads-for-new-sleipnir/327285)
**Author:** [@yoyojoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojoe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 4:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads-for-new-sleipnir/327285 "2020-09-18T16:42:03Z")
What size pads do the new sleipnir take? Also did they recess deeper to take silicone? --- ## [Torching titanium tips & tricks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/torching-titanium-tips-tricks/327073)
**Author:** [@dizzo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dizzo)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 10:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/torching-titanium-tips-tricks/327073 "2020-09-15T22:02:28Z")
I wish i could add something to this, but alas, all i can do is start the topic. Ive seen some pretty cool ti torch jobs. What are some pointers? How do you get the different colors? Id assume its based on how hot it … --- ## [Preferred setup of loop 2020](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preferred-setup-of-loop-2020/327051)
**Author:** [@yoyojames84](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojames84)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2020, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preferred-setup-of-loop-2020/327051 "2020-09-12T18:17:58Z")
I’m looking for tips on setting up the loop 2020. And some ideas on what folks are using. I‘ve tried the all-2s setup and can sometimes get it to sleep. I thought throwing on the red spacers would buy me some more con… --- ## [How to clean old aluminum rims?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-clean-old-aluminum-rims/326882)
**Author:** [@Pinktweetybird](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pinktweetybird)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 4:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-clean-old-aluminum-rims/326882 "2020-09-10T04:49:02Z")
I found a couple old posts including links on how to polish aluminum planes etc but all the images are missing by now. Basically I just got back my old YYJ Jamboo and I want to give it the makeover it deserves. Can alu… --- ## [Questions about Axles](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/questions-about-axles/326892)
**Author:** [@Daenniaeris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Daenniaeris)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 1:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/questions-about-axles/326892 "2020-09-10T01:29:03Z")
Greetings, I’ve been wondering how I know what axle I need to get, when replacing one. The specs usually don’t mension anything about axle length, so do I just measure the old one and then get whatever fits that length… --- ## [Help with making bearingized counterweight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-making-bearingized-counterweight/325529)
**Author:** [@Anray](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Anray)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2020, 10:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-making-bearingized-counterweight/325529 "2020-09-07T22:15:11Z")
I found a rather large dice at the park a while back and I’m interested in making it into a bearingized counterweight, does anyone have any suggestions on how to do so ? If so thank you.! --- ## [New colors](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-colors/326735)
**Author:** [@hellathrowed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hellathrowed)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2020, 5:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-colors/326735 "2020-09-07T17:26:08Z")
can you spray paint metal throws? I’m guessing it would give it bad vibe… --- ## [What are the specs?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-specs/326264)
**Author:** [@Onefanatic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Onefanatic)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-specs/326264 "2020-08-28T20:23:12Z")
I’m trying to design my own yoyos, but I’m stuck. I don’t know the exact dimensions of the gap. does anyone know them? if not, who I could go to to get them? list of measurements I need. bearing seat; height, width re… --- ## [Bad Bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bad-bearings/326025)
**Author:** [@barco](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/barco)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 1:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bad-bearings/326025 "2020-08-22T01:46:20Z")
Hey! Something strange happened, and I have never seen something like this… So, I’m working on a new throw, and the prototypes arrived early. So I bought a couple of generic concave bearings on the Internet, since I had… --- ## [Dif-E-Yo Konkave ball count?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dif-e-yo-konkave-ball-count/325944)
**Author:** [@YoYoAce](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoAce)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dif-e-yo-konkave-ball-count/325944 "2020-08-20T20:54:42Z")
Does anyone know how many balls are in the Dif-E-Yo Konkave bearings? I’ve never bought one by itself, but I have a few that (I believe) originally came out of Duncan models like the Bassacuda and Echo 2 back in 2015. To… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=25) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=27)