# BIST Centauro Axle Issue **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [October 20, 2011, 5:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bist-centauro-axle-issue/30859 "2011-10-20T05:54:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![d42kn355](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/d42kn355/32/829_2.png) [@d42kn355](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/d42kn355)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2011, 5:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bist-centauro-axle-issue/30859/1 "2011-10-20T05:54:05Z")
Having issues and need help. I have a BIST Centauro Trinity that is pretty much stripped on one side and perfectly fine on the other -[http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb160/XxSuBtLexxPaInxX/YoYos/gnar.jpg](http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb160/XxSuBtLexxPaInxX/YoYos/gnar.jpg) - I BELIEVE (used a caliper and various thread charts) the axle is 2.6mm x 40 and I am having and impossible time finding a replacement (any sources??? Id like to try to fix the rounded threads with possibly a bottom tap and just chasing what is still possibly fixable with the normal axle size) What Throw (or company) uses a 2.7 or 2.8 or something close.(Would something in the YYJ Axle section on YYN work? I very well may have to retap this throw due to the previous owners harmful handling. And before I retap i would really like to know what size to possibly go up to. Any help or suggestions? ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2011, 5:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bist-centauro-axle-issue/30859/2 "2011-10-20T05:57:40Z")
Have you tried a hardware store? See what fits - english or metric. If they don’t have a set screw of the right size, use a regular screw and cut the head off. ---
**Author:** ![d42kn355](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/d42kn355/32/829_2.png) [@d42kn355](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/d42kn355)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2011, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bist-centauro-axle-issue/30859/3 "2011-10-20T06:13:08Z")
I would prefer to get an actually axle. Thats really what im looking for, And then something maybe a size up from what it currently has. But im trying to see if there are essentially any axles that would be suitable. :EDIT: Ack, nm, Actually got ahold of Mr. B!st on this one. Thanks guys for looking and or helping. ---
**Author:** ![Yummy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yummy/32/14065_2.png) [@Yummy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yummy)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2011, 12:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bist-centauro-axle-issue/30859/4 "2011-10-20T12:05:58Z")
> [@d42kn355](#): > > I would prefer to get an actually axle. You do know that manufacturers get their ‘axles’ from either a hardware store or a wholesale industrial supply company, right? Aside from a couple of rare exceptions, the vast majority of yo-yo axles are just a simple bolt and nut or a setscrew. Both of which can be found in a local hardware store. ---
**Author:** ![d42kn355](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/d42kn355/32/829_2.png) [@d42kn355](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/d42kn355)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2011, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bist-centauro-axle-issue/30859/5 "2011-10-24T14:47:39Z")
This topic is DEAD- I Sent the Throw to BIST for repair. Regarding the Axles. I do not have a good cutter, Nor do I wish to chance anything regarding the threads of the yoyo. I would much rather have him deal with this issue. Thanks for the Replies.! ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2011, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bist-centauro-axle-issue/30859/6 "2011-10-24T19:30:36Z")
I just want to make sure you realize what we are saying. You can go to a hardware store and buy the exact same axles that yoyo manufacturers use. It’s not a special made axle just for yoyo’s.