# 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:** 13\ **Page:** 2
**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, 11:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/21 "2026-05-11T23:27:52Z")
The NJ sleeves are maddeningly inconsistent :joy: a have a bunch that aren’t even ROUND. ---
**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, 11:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/22 "2026-05-11T23:35:03Z")
I feel like those Hex are old old proyo ones back in the playmax era ---
**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, 11:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/23 "2026-05-11T23:41:21Z")
Laying them all side by side is quite the sight. You can visibly see the differences; especially the 5.5mm one; it stands out a lot. For some reason I really like that number for a diameter. Knowing that the steel axle fits in it is a plus. I was thinking about the axle earlier, and I kept thinking about the Noble fixies from the 90s. They were wooden yoyos with VERY thin metal axles. Brass piano wire, basically. Adjustable gap and weight system as well. So in the back of my mind, I’m wondering how we wrap a wooden sleeve around a 2mm brass/steel axle for a maximum size of 4-5mm. > **[Museum of Yo-Yo History](https://www.yoyomuseum.com/museum_view.php?action=view&subaction=exhibit&exhibitid=1776)** > > You have found the most comprehensive archive of yo-yo images, historical memorabilia, and information in the world. Whether you're a long-time yo-yo collector, or just looking for that long lost treasure from your childhood, this is the place. In... ---
**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, 11:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/24 "2026-05-11T23:41:52Z")
I think you are right. I don’t think I have any from that era but I’ll have to check. ---
**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, 11:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/25 "2026-05-11T23:57:01Z")
If this becomes a thing and it’s terrible then @washyjoshe gets to destroy one. ---
**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 12, 2026, 12:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/26 "2026-05-12T00:02:37Z")
Found a video by Doc Pop about this Doble! Apparently it’s one of his favorite fixies. For take apart, an m2 screw might be iffy for durability, Doc mentioned in the video how you could bend the axle carrying it in your pocket. It’s super interesting though and I like the overall idea… [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/5/7/757f1b3a925045e1effb3dfe82fc282c628599dd.jpeg "PopCast: The Doble Yo-Yo and #fixedaxlefriday") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPGplPMD134) ---
**Author:** ![rEvolve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9de053/32.png) [@rEvolve](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rEvolve)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2026, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/27 "2026-05-12T00:15:55Z")
> [@AudreySickburn](#): > > The NJ sleeves are maddeningly inconsistent :joy: Forgive me but I was thinking over this just the other day. I get what @Captrogers is saying about thinner axles, and I’m about to drop one of your Ultem blanks into a throw and try that on. What I was wondering is if the diameter is _too_ critical or whether something that would slip over a nice robust M4 axle would be workable. I understand larger diameters, like a 3/4C bearing blank, are going to play differently than a smaller diameter sleeve. I was considering hooking up with a local woodturner in Our Little Town (Resume Speed, BC) to make up some concept pieces and then throw them for a while. _ **rEvolve** _ ---
**Author:** ![neonfishingrod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e9c0ed/32.png) [@neonfishingrod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/neonfishingrod)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2026, 12:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/28 "2026-05-12T00:30:11Z")
oh wait! my currier has an axle-sleeve-thing like this. its the best fixie ive played, not sure if the blank has anything to do with it though. ![1000021650](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/9/5/8954f1a1a5cba46d65e24a32645f031ddbcc7066.jpeg) ---
**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 12, 2026, 4:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/29 "2026-05-12T04:06:18Z")
If the material was something like ultem where it’s really durable the thin sleeve would be fine my worry with any wood is either it breaking during processing or normal transport or it wearing down very fast. Wood blanks have a limited lifetime as it is due to smoothing out and eventually snapping due to constant friction from play so you need enough material to wear down over time of the sleeve will just snap after a few really good forceful throws. Might be solvable with harder woods I have no idea on that but something to consider if your paying for blanks to be made All that to say there is give and take. Thinner diameter plays better in my experience but there are wear issues to be concerned about ---
**Author:** ![washyjoshe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/washyjoshe/32/612061_2.png) [@washyjoshe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/washyjoshe)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2026, 4:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/30 "2026-05-12T04:36:38Z")
Man, timing is off on this. I literally was just in Hawaii and visited volcanoes national park, and was able to see the beginning of the most recent eruption. However, I would possibly be willing to possibly die/go to jail just to be able to have on my tombstone that I was trying to throw a yoyo into a volcano. ---
**Author:** ![Shwa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shwa/32/108351_2.png) [@Shwa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shwa)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2026, 10:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/31 "2026-05-12T10:12:04Z")
You can still source the TK right on the website. Almost $4/per though. @edhaponik may have options. ---
**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 12, 2026, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/32 "2026-05-12T12:42:14Z")
That is absolutely tombstone worthy! ---
**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 14, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495/33 "2026-05-14T14:30:14Z")
You can… but the consistency is kinda terrible lol. Also the $4 gets you more than one. I think it kinda depends on their mood but usually at least 2 sometimes 4 axles. Just don’t expect them to all be round. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aluminum-wooden-axled-fixies-poll/445495.md?page=1)