# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=89 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 90 --- ## [3D Printing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/3d-printing/59073)
**Author:** [@tschneider](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tschneider)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/3d-printing/59073 "2013-09-12T00:24:57Z")
So in my engineering class (I am in high school) we have a final project due by the end of the year. Obviously, I have a lot of time. The engineering program at my school is fairly well funded by the state, so we got 2 … --- ## [Beadblasting](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beadblasting/58970)
**Author:** [@giovinolo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/giovinolo)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2013, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beadblasting/58970 "2013-09-10T21:25:23Z")
To all modders who’ve beadblasted yoyos before, how do you cover the response bearing area efficiently. I use masking tape but it rarely turns out perfectly cicular or how i want it wven if i use a guide(ex:cap of some s… --- ## [Nickel Plated Skywalker..........Truth be told!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nickel-plated-skywalker-truth-be-told/58964)
**Author:** [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2013, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nickel-plated-skywalker-truth-be-told/58964 "2013-09-10T19:56:20Z")
VsNewton Skywalker nickel plated… Proper pics tomorrow http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5452/9707041444\_5875112e6c\_b.jpg IMG\_20130908\_212602\_000 by mullicabob, on Flickr http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2884/9703809061\_0af… --- ## [spacer stuck of side of yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacer-stuck-of-side-of-yoyo/59000)
**Author:** [@yoyo143](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo143)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2013, 3:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacer-stuck-of-side-of-yoyo/59000 "2013-09-10T03:21:34Z")
Im trying to get a spacer out of my xodus 2, but one of then Is stuck on the side of it… How would I get it out? Freezer? Or is that ^^^ for bearings? --- ## [Nickel Plating who wants it done?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nickel-plating-who-wants-it-done/53864)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2013, 1:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nickel-plating-who-wants-it-done/53864 "2013-09-10T01:17:58Z")
My dad was interested in helping me Nickel Plate. I am not officially doing this\> I am not starting to do this (yet :P) I am trying to get a idea if its worth it or not… Who would like Nickel plating done? --- ## [Whistling Dixie?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whistling-dixie/58936)
**Author:** [@Crayfish54](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Crayfish54)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2013, 10:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whistling-dixie/58936 "2013-09-09T10:39:55Z")
I bought a 1930’s style big hole no name whistler off ebay for $9. Can’t get her to sleep long enough to whistle. I am thinking the axle is prolly a little ruff. How could I sand it? With a worn out string and some k… --- ## [Go Big bearing help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/go-big-bearing-help/58966)
**Author:** [@Infinitehexick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Infinitehexick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2013, 2:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/go-big-bearing-help/58966 "2013-09-09T02:51:10Z")
hello all! I bought a Go Big a few months back to begin offstring. I eventually put it down to go back to 1A. I would like to start 4A up again though. The problem is, is that the bearing is just stuck in the bearing sea… --- ## [Small Bearing Bassalope response...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/small-bearing-bassalope-response/58752)
**Author:** [@oops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/oops)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2013, 2:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/small-bearing-bassalope-response/58752 "2013-09-08T02:28:03Z")
What size/brand stickers will fit the sb Bassalope? The response in mine is about dead and my feeble Googling attempt did not turn up an answer. --- ## [Paracord Projects..](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paracord-projects/58764)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 3:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paracord-projects/58764 "2013-09-06T15:20:43Z")
I was thinking about starting a Paracord buisness. Maybe not yoyo related. But then again, maybe some yoyo stuff here and there. A few ideas. Maybe holsters (don’t want to copy Mah buddy Legyoyo) Monkey Fist, little b… --- ## [Cross Threaded my XLR8 :(](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cross-threaded-my-xlr8/58464)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 6:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cross-threaded-my-xlr8/58464 "2013-09-06T06:11:39Z")
Hello! I recently got an XLR8 from Kristen Bjork as a gift. I threw it a few times, but I had an extra Konkave bearing lying around and I wanted to put it in the XLR8, so I did, but as I was screwing it back together, I … --- ## [Going to attempt to make a poker chip case, any advice? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-to-attempt-to-make-a-poker-chip-case-any-advice/47572)
**Author:** [@Jcpdx503](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jcpdx503)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 12:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-to-attempt-to-make-a-poker-chip-case-any-advice/47572 "2013-09-06T00:13:07Z")
I’ve been looking up an down for a poker chip case turned to a Yoyo case. I have a briefcase type case that holds 18 on each side but they fall out if I put them on both sides. It’s a ■■■■■■■ hard case holds 36 throws. I… --- ## [Genesis vibe ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/genesis-vibe/58624)
**Author:** [@reycoreki](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/reycoreki)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/genesis-vibe/58624 "2013-09-05T17:09:30Z")
So I was at park with friends with my genesis in my pocket, being clumsy I skipped over the wet part of the ground and pretty much fell directly on to my genesis, and I’m pretty heavy. Anyway now my genesis has quite a … --- ## [How is tapping done?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-is-tapping-done/58785)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 6:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-is-tapping-done/58785 "2013-09-05T06:43:16Z")
How do you re tap a yoyo? Don’t you have a axle and you drill it into the yoyo or something like that? --- ## [is there better string than kitty string normal?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-better-string-than-kitty-string-normal/54328)
**Author:** [@Anthony](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Anthony)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 1:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-better-string-than-kitty-string-normal/54328 "2013-09-05T01:27:05Z")
I was wondering is there better because I get annoyed on how often I have to change my string. I have kitty string and the color starts to fade out in 1 to 3 days after lots of use everyday and I hate that I have to cha… --- ## [Has anyone ever cleaned their bearings with kerosene?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anyone-ever-cleaned-their-bearings-with-kerosene/58500)
**Author:** [@felipe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/felipe)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 8:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anyone-ever-cleaned-their-bearings-with-kerosene/58500 "2013-09-04T08:54:53Z")
Kerosene has all the properties to be a good bearing cleaner, has anyone ever used it? Share your results please. --- ## [Shutter is responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-is-responsive/58637)
**Author:** [@Lordchootapa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lordchootapa)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 2:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-is-responsive/58637 "2013-09-04T02:14:29Z")
Wasn’t sure if I should put this in the Mod and Maintenance or here so feel free to move it if this is in the wrong spot. My Shutter is responsive. I throw a sleeper or a breakaway, and if I tug the string it comes righ… --- ## [How do u remove the caps of the DM2?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-u-remove-the-caps-of-the-dm2/58580)
**Author:** [@mordo613](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mordo613)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 2:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-u-remove-the-caps-of-the-dm2/58580 "2013-09-04T02:10:46Z")
Tried duct tape and don’t have nerf darts… Also will removing the caps/ putting caps back on add vibe? --- ## [Changing response in a fixed axle throw that cannot be taken apart](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/changing-response-in-a-fixed-axle-throw-that-cannot-be-taken-apart/58270)
**Author:** [@slowyojoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/slowyojoe)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 12:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/changing-response-in-a-fixed-axle-throw-that-cannot-be-taken-apart/58270 "2013-09-04T00:23:13Z")
Heya everyone, I was looking for some advice on adjusting the response of a wooden throw that cannot be taken apart. The throw in question is just about entirely unresponsive so there is no hope of stalls or any other ki… --- ## [recessing fhz ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing-fhz/58521)
**Author:** [@yogeek](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yogeek)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2013, 2:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recessing-fhz/58521 "2013-09-03T02:44:03Z")
I know there is already a thread about this but I was confused on some of the parts so is there a video on how to do this? --- ## [Paracord yoyo holster, thoughts?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paracord-yoyo-holster-thoughts/58583)
**Author:** [@Fishdubsornotta](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fishdubsornotta)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2013, 7:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paracord-yoyo-holster-thoughts/58583 "2013-09-02T19:13:17Z")
Hey guys got a yoyo holster here, made it in about ten minutes, wanted to see what folks thought and if y’all had any ideas on improvement. --- ## [Butterfly knot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/butterfly-knot/58553)
**Author:** [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2013, 2:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/butterfly-knot/58553 "2013-09-02T02:18:27Z")
There is a kno on my new butterfly (the only fixed axle i have that i got today) so i cut off the string and tried to gett the knot off, but it didnt work. What should i do to get the knot off? --- ## [what's your favourite way to clean bearings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-your-favourite-way-to-clean-bearings/58532)
**Author:** [@yogeek](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yogeek)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2013, 10:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-your-favourite-way-to-clean-bearings/58532 "2013-09-01T22:53:39Z")
I have heard many different ways to clean bearings so what is your favourite method to do normal bearing cleanings? I shake the bearing in acetone for 30 seconds, dry it then put some dry play on it. --- ## [Any videos of cleaning bearings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-videos-of-cleaning-bearings/58621)
**Author:** [@YoCyanightYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoCyanightYo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2013, 10:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-videos-of-cleaning-bearings/58621 "2013-09-01T22:50:07Z")
Does anyone have a video/know a video that explains how to clean bearings with mineral spirits? When I tried it my bearing didn’t get cleaned so I need to know like how long to leave it in and what to do after etc. --- ## [Grind Machine Mods?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grind-machine-mods/58613)
**Author:** [@Saint9080](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Saint9080)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2013, 10:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grind-machine-mods/58613 "2013-09-01T22:47:36Z")
Hello Everyone. Just signed up this forum. Been out of the yoyo world for too long, and definitely missed it and now I’m back in. I recently ordered a Grind Machine. Being that I haven’t modded my yoyos in a while. I was… --- ## [Help with a snaggy yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-a-snaggy-yoyo/58569)
**Author:** [@Mctron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mctron)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2013, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-a-snaggy-yoyo/58569 "2013-09-01T05:25:32Z")
I got in a trade a Something V. It snags alot, the bearing I put in it is a broken in Konkave also it came with yellow pads and I didn’t like them because of how they where snagging so I thought white pads might help, bu… --- ## [Trying to change the bearing on a new Dark Magic II](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trying-to-change-the-bearing-on-a-new-dark-magic-ii/58331)
**Author:** [@SwissArmyTenor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SwissArmyTenor)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 2:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trying-to-change-the-bearing-on-a-new-dark-magic-ii/58331 "2013-08-31T14:50:48Z")
The DMII came with 2 bearings. There is a smaller one in the unit, and a bigger one that I would like to try. No instructions came with it… The original bearing is stuck. Tried some padded needle nose pliers, but the… --- ## [Successful Mod of a Duncan Turbo Bumble Bee GT](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/successful-mod-of-a-duncan-turbo-bumble-bee-gt/58589)
**Author:** [@SwissArmyTenor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SwissArmyTenor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 6:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/successful-mod-of-a-duncan-turbo-bumble-bee-gt/58589 "2013-08-31T06:41:13Z")
I’m a tinkerer, by nature, and when I get a throw that I like the look of, but it doesn’t perform as well as I would like, I’ve just got to mess with it ;D At the suggestion of another member, I made kind of a databas… --- ## [3D printed yoyo project.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/3d-printed-yoyo-project/57924)
**Author:** [@xfredericox](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xfredericox)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 3:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/3d-printed-yoyo-project/57924 "2013-08-30T15:52:48Z")
Hey all, To cut a long story short, I posted a 3D model of a yoyo on some facebook contest in order to win a 3D printer. And what do you know, I won the contest, and now I’m expecting a brand new 3D printer in the mail.… --- ## [Super vibey fix](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/super-vibey-fix/58573)
**Author:** [@Rosariyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rosariyoyo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2013, 12:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/super-vibey-fix/58573 "2013-08-30T00:01:11Z")
I just got a yoyo and It was fine and now it has some massive vibe Anyone know how to correct it? --- ## [Clyw not like it used to be](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-not-like-it-used-to-be/58535)
**Author:** [@haxmonkey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/haxmonkey)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2013, 11:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-not-like-it-used-to-be/58535 "2013-08-29T23:19:38Z")
So I have A clyw chief and when I got it the spin lasted 3-2 minutes and now it’s down to 1:30 ish I cleaned the bearing is this normal [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=88) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?no_subcategories=false&page=90)