# Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?page=136 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 137 --- ## [what's goin on?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-goin-on/38293)
**Author:** [@JohnnyJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JohnnyJ)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2012, 1:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-goin-on/38293 "2012-06-04T01:41:07Z")
Every time i go to put a bearing in my MasterGalaxy, it needs cleaning after like 30 min of play time. The bearing seat is clean, the bearing goes into the yoyo broken in and cleaned. Then the bearing starts to spin sl… --- ## [Polished anodize? I think so!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-anodize-i-think-so/38132)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2012, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-anodize-i-think-so/38132 "2012-06-03T17:44:36Z")
First few attempts at polishing anodize, turned out pretty good! One half of the Royal Star I messed up so I just polished it, the Nova turned out great!!! Since I need more practice with this, I will do it free for th… --- ## [Rhinestones and Glowmods and Geldada, Oh my!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rhinestones-and-glowmods-and-geldada-oh-my/38222)
**Author:** [@MrYoyoThrower](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MrYoyoThrower)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2012, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rhinestones-and-glowmods-and-geldada-oh-my/38222 "2012-06-03T16:31:22Z")
--- ## [Weird DNA Vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-dna-vibe/38351)
**Author:** [@SuperSnSProductions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SuperSnSProductions)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2012, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-dna-vibe/38351 "2012-06-03T16:29:10Z")
As the title suggests I experience vibe with my DNA. Could this be the hubstacks? I’ve never done maintenance and I know that hubstacks sometimes induces vibration. How do I go about fixing this? Thanks in advance ;D --- ## [Sodablasting question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sodablasting-question/38224)
**Author:** [@PlasticWhip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasticWhip)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2012, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sodablasting-question/38224 "2012-06-03T16:28:17Z")
I’m thinking of getting my 888x re-ano’d, so I’ll obviously need to strip the ano. I thought this would be good to also make it more grindable. I’m not going to talk about strippping the yoyo, but I was wondering how s… --- ## [How To Paint A Plastic Yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-paint-a-plastic-yoyo/38182)
**Author:** [@Pickachoo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pickachoo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2012, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-paint-a-plastic-yoyo/38182 "2012-06-03T15:03:28Z")
Im wondering how to paint yoyos such as a journey or a lyn fury, i want to have a paint job similar to ones that clyw’s have but for the lyn and journey, is this possible? Please post pictures if possible or and explain.… --- ## [Removing acrylic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-acrylic/38355)
**Author:** [@Joeybob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Joeybob)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2012, 2:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-acrylic/38355 "2012-06-03T02:01:05Z")
Does anyone know how to remove dry acrylic? and fix this --- ## [Can you remove the baring from the zen 6](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-remove-the-baring-from-the-zen-6/38320)
**Author:** [@Cowboy-YoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cowboy-YoYo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2012, 1:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-remove-the-baring-from-the-zen-6/38320 "2012-06-03T01:30:26Z")
I am just wondering if it is possible to remove the baring from the zen 6 and if so how to because it is stuck in there preaty good and it is a little different then other barings and if there was a special way to clean … --- ## [YYF one mods? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-one-mods/38304)
**Author:** [@throwrw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/throwrw)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2012, 9:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-one-mods/38304 "2012-06-01T21:54:05Z")
Hiyaa everyone. So i was wondering if there were any good/easy mods i could do to my YYF one to make it not so crappy. Mainly want to add weight to it. Maybe dye it a little to add some color. --- ## [Dremel or Drill](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dremel-or-drill/38024)
**Author:** [@Joeybob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Joeybob)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2012, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dremel-or-drill/38024 "2012-06-01T17:20:14Z")
Which is better for recessing, the high speed of a dremel or the slower speed of a drill. --- ## [axle size?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-size/38114)
**Author:** [@swagyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/swagyoyo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2012, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axle-size/38114 "2012-05-31T17:48:12Z")
I accidentally mixed up the axles for my campfire and phenomizm. Which one should the bigger one go to? --- ## [How do I make my Metal Drifter not so crappy?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-make-my-metal-drifter-not-so-crappy/37720)
**Author:** [@carl311](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/carl311)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2012, 5:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-make-my-metal-drifter-not-so-crappy/37720 "2012-05-31T05:24:47Z")
Hello all. I have a Metal Drifter that was given to me and I really want to like the little thing, but the response is so snaggy and responsive, even with one sticker taken out. I was wondering if putting in the wide b… --- ## [a One Drop related question.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-one-drop-related-question/37928)
**Author:** [@Ottoborg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ottoborg)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2012, 3:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-one-drop-related-question/37928 "2012-05-30T03:45:21Z")
so, i know the day is coming when i’ll end up stripping the threads on one of my favorite yo-yos from wear and tear, maybe not tomorrow, maybe not for years, but the day will come. now once this occurs, would it be possi… --- ## [Just to show how much better I've gotten at polishing, metal and plastic.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-to-show-how-much-better-ive-gotten-at-polishing-metal-and-plastic/38113)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2012, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-to-show-how-much-better-ive-gotten-at-polishing-metal-and-plastic/38113 "2012-05-29T19:49:02Z")
Here is a YYJ Speeder when I could barely polish. Black sure was a hard color to polish! http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/156237\_241622052610950\_100002894716150\_374841\_1752830297\_n.jpg Here it is now. … --- ## [Duncan proyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-proyo/38134)
**Author:** [@xxjohnsonxx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xxjohnsonxx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2012, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-proyo/38134 "2012-05-29T18:58:12Z")
Is there any mods that can be done on a Duncan proyo --- ## [Finding A Machine Shop?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/finding-a-machine-shop/38111)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2012, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/finding-a-machine-shop/38111 "2012-05-29T15:56:52Z")
How do I get a machine shop to make my yoyo? Do I have to notify them, send them the material I want it made in? Or can I maybe walk in with my design of the yoyo? And can I bring the CAD design on paper or does it have … --- ## [Making Strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-strings/38091)
**Author:** [@jsell14](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jsell14)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2012, 11:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-strings/38091 "2012-05-28T23:50:55Z")
I’ve been considering attempting to make some yoyo strings lately. Does anyone have any good tutorials for string making? Thanks --- ## [How do I make my Dark Magic II Unresponsive Bearing Quieter ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-make-my-dark-magic-ii-unresponsive-bearing-quieter/38041)
**Author:** [@Alethium](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Alethium)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-make-my-dark-magic-ii-unresponsive-bearing-quieter/38041 "2012-05-27T11:10:47Z")
I found myself having a blast with the Dark Magic II bearing, but it was amazingly loud and annoying. Is there anything I can do to the bearing to make it so it isn’t so loud? (This was written an hour after opening) Tha… --- ## [What am I doing wrong?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-am-i-doing-wrong/37871)
**Author:** [@Ghost8982](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ghost8982)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2012, 3:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-am-i-doing-wrong/37871 "2012-05-26T15:57:45Z")
Ok so I’ve been trying to learn how to sand and polish a yoyo with no good results. I’ve tried as many methods on here as I could find and even watched the modfather video. Nothing works like what if even seen. My latest… --- ## [So I Designed a Yo-Yo...Opinions? Update 5/24/12](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-i-designed-a-yo-yo-opinions-update-5-24-12/35632)
**Author:** [@awhit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/awhit)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2012, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-i-designed-a-yo-yo-opinions-update-5-24-12/35632 "2012-05-25T17:29:20Z")
Hi there everyone :slight\_smile: So at my school there is a thing we have to do called a personal project. It’s something that’s supposed to be a bigger project and last the majority of the school year. For mine I’m goi… --- ## [CAN U HUBSTACK A YYF NOVA???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-u-hubstack-a-yyf-nova/38045)
**Author:** [@Master\_sk11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Master_sk11)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2012, 2:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-u-hubstack-a-yyf-nova/38045 "2012-05-25T14:18:47Z")
does anybody know if you can hubstack a yoyofactory nova? ??? --- ## [Diamond fade-polished DV888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diamond-fade-polished-dv888/38044)
**Author:** [@Njstringer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Njstringer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2012, 3:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diamond-fade-polished-dv888/38044 "2012-05-25T03:03:57Z")
I used to work in a wood/machine shop and my buddy and I came up with a really cool polish technique that uses diamond polish which is what my friend uses to finish a particular type of granite. We used only a little bit… --- ## [Getting Anno off](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/getting-anno-off/38005)
**Author:** [@Gabe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gabe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2012, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/getting-anno-off/38005 "2012-05-24T22:43:31Z")
Hey guys, I successfully removed the paint from the peak, now I need to remove the anno. How would you guys suggest I go about doing that? Thanks, Gabe --- ## [Fhz mod? Large bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-mod-large-bearing/37991)
**Author:** [@Pickachoo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pickachoo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2012, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fhz-mod-large-bearing/37991 "2012-05-24T19:18:14Z")
I was wondering if it’s possible for the fhz to have a large bearing and a high wall? How can this be done? --- ## [Loop 720 Response Mod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-720-response-mod/13807)
**Author:** [@ratfacedudeguy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ratfacedudeguy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2012, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-720-response-mod/13807 "2012-05-24T15:14:40Z")
So, after the immense frustration of snapping a 50/50 string and getting annoyed by the feeling of a jagged, inconsistent starburst on my Loop 720s, I decided to change it up a bit with the response. I took the existing… --- ## [Loud bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loud-bearing/37952)
**Author:** [@thanthedragelet](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/thanthedragelet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2012, 3:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loud-bearing/37952 "2012-05-23T03:57:08Z")
With my yo-yos, once i use them for very long, the bearing starts to make really loud noises. I will clean it and it will be silent for a while them kist switch back. It doesn’t affect spin time, just is irritating and… --- ## [Polished String Theory Quark](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-string-theory-quark/37866)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2012, 11:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polished-string-theory-quark/37866 "2012-05-22T23:28:19Z")
This yoyo plays so fricking heavy on the string! Enjoy the pics! http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/301793\_237314909708331\_100002894716150\_364623\_1619304637\_n.jpg http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash… --- ## [How do I make yoyo shims?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-make-yoyo-shims/37729)
**Author:** [@Shawn300110](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shawn300110)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2012, 3:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-make-yoyo-shims/37729 "2012-05-22T03:54:39Z")
I have been trying to make yoyo shims out of a paper plate with an xacto knife. This does not work at all. I need something that makes circles. With the xacto knife, I didn’t have much trouble with making the inside ci… --- ## [Can you use a drill for satining?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-use-a-drill-for-satining/37905)
**Author:** [@JohnnyJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JohnnyJ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2012, 2:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-use-a-drill-for-satining/37905 "2012-05-21T02:24:13Z")
do i have to buy a lathe instead --- ## [WHiP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whip/37897)
**Author:** [@manofmystery](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/manofmystery)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2012, 9:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whip/37897 "2012-05-20T21:50:55Z")
Hey guys, got any ideas about how I could get hubstacks on a YYF WHiP? ~ManofMystery [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?page=135) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-modification-and-maintenance/12.md?page=137)