# Aluminum, wooden axled fixies. - Poll! **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [May 11, 2026, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495 "2026-05-11T19:40:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Veedo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/veedo/32/242414_2.png) [@Veedo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Veedo)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2026, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/1 "2026-05-11T19:40:28Z")
Hello and thanks for stopping by! When I first saw the CLYW Everyday announcement, I thought, “Wow, I hope this is a metal fixie with a wooden axle akin to the SB1, that would be a CLYW thing to do”. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. However, I’m now itching for a modern SB1 and curious about the community’s thoughts. There’s something about an aluminum, wooden axle fixie that blends nostalgia and modern enjoyment. So, please check out my poll. There should be a response for almost everyone. _Poll ([view on site](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/1))_ ---
**Author:** ![Slestak75](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slestak75/32/212315_2.png) [@Slestak75](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slestak75)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2026, 8:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/2 "2026-05-11T20:07:14Z")
My caveat on this being… it would have to be in the upper 40gr range. Like the RBC…with a wood axle… Are you kidding me?? 😍😍 ---
**Author:** ![SlowThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slowthrow/32/307451_2.png) [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2026, 8:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/3 "2026-05-11T20:34:53Z")
Well I’m sold, when is this releasing @AudreySickburn ? ---
**Author:** ![AudreySickburn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/audreysickburn/32/313292_2.png) [@AudreySickburn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AudreySickburn)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2026, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/4 "2026-05-11T20:39:16Z")
If Veedo wants to collab on this I’m down :joy: Sourcing wooden axles that are machined to spec has been my only blocker from not doing this already myself. But I haven’t tried _that_ hard to source them. ---
**Author:** ![neonfishingrod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e9c0ed/32.png) [@neonfishingrod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/neonfishingrod)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2026, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/5 "2026-05-11T20:51:24Z")
i cut down an ikea dowel and glued it into a Butterfly once. it was too light. i have no idea why the everyday is 62g lol 🪨 both moonshines are bricks too though so i guess they just like that ---
**Author:** ![Veedo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/veedo/32/242414_2.png) [@Veedo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Veedo)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2026, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/6 "2026-05-11T20:53:54Z")
> [@AudreySickburn](#): > > If Veedo wants to collab on this I’m down :joy: Let me do some research. I may be down too. I’m leaning towards an axle system similar to the SB1 or No-Jive. A wooden sleeve/transaxle wrapped around a solid, steel axle. This would make it pocket friendly and less likely to break. The key would be getting the diameter right. It needs to be small. ---
**Author:** ![Veedo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/veedo/32/242414_2.png) [@Veedo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Veedo)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/7 "2026-05-11T21:00:44Z")
Also you’re making all the right moves in the Modern Responsive and Fixie space. I can’t think of many better to approach a project like this. ---
**Author:** ![AudreySickburn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/audreysickburn/32/313292_2.png) [@AudreySickburn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AudreySickburn)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2026, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/8 "2026-05-11T21:42:38Z")
This is the engineering drawing for a No Jive axle, a combined average of like a dozen or so axles. To give you an idea of what they used for dimensions and such. ![Screenshot 2026-05-11 at 2.41.03 PM](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/f/d/9fdfaa12765b6c91af7d5167f130b9d897609473.png) When I made the delrin No Jives clones I used these dimensions to make the axle and used M3 screws for the hardware. ---
**Author:** ![AudreySickburn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/audreysickburn/32/313292_2.png) [@AudreySickburn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AudreySickburn)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2026, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/9 "2026-05-11T21:43:43Z")
Thanks! I’m trying to channel somewhere between TK and RCS in my endeavors! Appreciate that. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Xanadu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xanadu/32/84910_2.png) [@Xanadu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xanadu)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2026, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/10 "2026-05-11T21:59:14Z")
Soul Fuel Skill toys used to hand make wood, POM and brass bearing blanks. [https://www.instagram.com/p/CMpVCcMBWkC/?utm\_source=ig\_web\_copy\_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==](https://www.instagram.com/p/CMpVCcMBWkC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==) Also, Veedo I will PM you about something I’m working on but not ready to share here yet. ---
**Author:** ![Veedo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/veedo/32/242414_2.png) [@Veedo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Veedo)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2026, 10:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/11 "2026-05-11T22:19:01Z")
I have several of his blanks, and they’re awesome, but it’s hard to beat the smaller diameter of a dedicated wood axle. Looking forward to it! ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2026, 10:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/12 "2026-05-11T22:25:48Z")
Wood Blanks have been done, they feel and play better than aluminum IMO > [@Bearing Blanks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-blanks/324564): > > Just wanted to thank @YoYoExpertGarrett for the Bearing Blanks. I notice @Mystik got a few as well in the [mail](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-for-2019-2020/302416/7188). For all of you that were getting a few Bearing Blanks to try out, this can be the thread to keep track of our thoughts and share our experiences all in one place. Just searching the forums, Bearing Blanks have been an ongoing topic within threads but does’t have a home. Here are the ones I just received from @YoYoExpertGarrett; 1/2 Spec C Maple 1/2 Spec C Acrylic D size Maple Blank 2… ![17785383774522833609528192759700](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/7/3/9739f56fbb0ef4858a2dd52f47247c936a005dc0.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Veedo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/veedo/32/242414_2.png) [@Veedo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Veedo)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2026, 10:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/13 "2026-05-11T22:30:04Z")
I have wooden blanks and they’re great for converting existing throws into fixies but their diameter is too large compared to the No Jive sleeve. They’re also more fragile the smaller they get. I’m imagining an aluminum throw with a dedicated, thinner, wooden fixed axle system. An updated design using No Jive guts would be perfect. ---
**Author:** ![Veedo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/veedo/32/242414_2.png) [@Veedo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Veedo)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2026, 10:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/14 "2026-05-11T22:31:15Z")
> [@Exmime](#): > > Wood Blanks have been done, they feel and play better than aluminum IMO I have some A blanks and C blanks. They both feel better than aluminum, but the A plays better than the C, I think. ---
**Author:** ![AudreySickburn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/audreysickburn/32/313292_2.png) [@AudreySickburn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AudreySickburn)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2026, 10:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/15 "2026-05-11T22:42:32Z")
Yeah I’ll tell you that I laser cut hardwood maple blanks and the mr85 versions would crack all the time. They have the diameter but their width is so narrow that they are too weak. ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2026, 11:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/16 "2026-05-11T23:01:26Z")
Fixed axle you want smaller diameter ---
**Author:** ![Veedo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/veedo/32/242414_2.png) [@Veedo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Veedo)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2026, 11:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/17 "2026-05-11T23:11:22Z")
Yup, and the No Jive sleeve/transaxle is smaller than any functional wooden blank that I’m aware of. ---
**Author:** ![Veedo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/veedo/32/242414_2.png) [@Veedo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Veedo)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2026, 11:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/18 "2026-05-11T23:15:16Z")
I have some spare TK sleeves. Does anyone recognize the hexagonal ones? ![2026-05-11 19.13.33](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/3/7/0377355f718f2358be5e15de88e4d3035e53f61b.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![AudreySickburn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/audreysickburn/32/313292_2.png) [@AudreySickburn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AudreySickburn)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2026, 11:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/19 "2026-05-11T23:15:30Z")
Yes 6.3 mm OD on the NJ axle. ---
**Author:** ![Veedo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/veedo/32/242414_2.png) [@Veedo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Veedo)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2026, 11:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/20 "2026-05-11T23:20:35Z")
I have one that’s exactly 5.5 mm OD, which would be perfect. Making a solid run of sleeves out of a higher quality wood and tight specs would be ideal. I’m thinking walnut or red gum. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495.md?page=2)