# DIY string - spin again in opposite direction?

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**Category:** General Yo-Yo\
**Created:** [March 22, 2015, 9:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diy-string-spin-again-in-opposite-direction/73570 "2015-03-22T21:53:48Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 22, 2015, 9:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diy-string-spin-again-in-opposite-direction/73570/1 "2015-03-22T21:53:48Z")

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Hey everyone,  
After getting back into yoyos I am burning through strings very quickly. I decided to try making my own.

After attaching the threads to the two anchor points and spinning you then fold the string over. I’ve seen some people then use a drill to spin in the opposite direction. Others do not spin a second time. They just fold the string over and then let go. When I do this I get nothing but knots. Other people say that when you let go the string wraps around itself, creating the finished string - not mine. I have to use the drill again and spin in reverse. Why? Am I doing something wrong?

Also, what thread weight is generally used? I’ve been experimenting with 40wt. And 50wt.

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**Author:** ![Coronett](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/coronett/32/1393_2.png) [@Coronett](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Coronett)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2015, 11:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diy-string-spin-again-in-opposite-direction/73570/2 "2015-03-22T23:56:33Z")

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You’re doing it the right way.

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**Post date:** [March 23, 2015, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diy-string-spin-again-in-opposite-direction/73570/3 "2015-03-23T11:09:33Z")

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So why do some people not reverse spin after doubling over? If it works for them - how?

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**Author:** ![rizki\_yoist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rizki_yoist/32/7925_2.png) [@rizki\_yoist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rizki_yoist)\
**Post date:** [March 23, 2015, 11:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diy-string-spin-again-in-opposite-direction/73570/4 "2015-03-23T11:20:15Z")

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Less spin and always keep the string tensioned.  
But I found that spinning more and then spin for the second time actually make better strings that feels “full” and have weight on it, instead of rather thin and flimsy.

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**Post date:** [March 23, 2015, 2:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diy-string-spin-again-in-opposite-direction/73570/5 "2015-03-23T14:35:07Z")

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I currently have my rig setup to contract the initial thread length by 15%. I’ll try to spin less like 5% and 10% this evening and see what happens.

I have noticed (maybe this is placebo) if I spin it down to around 12% the finished string retains some springiness. If I go over 15% the finished string has almost no stretch(springiness) at all.

Does anyone know what thread YYSLAB is using? I was hooked on the X and Ammo but it frays apart so easily - I want to avoid using whatever thread they use. It’s great string and feels very forgiving on the hands but man after an hour I’m ready for a fresh string.

That toxic dragon is good but it really doesn’t want to stay on the finger.