# FingerBoards

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerboards/83406>\
**Category:** Skill Toys\
**Created:** [March 7, 2017, 2:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerboards/83406 "2017-03-07T02:33:19Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
**Page:** 7

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**Author:** ![TryCatchThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trycatchthrow/32/171307_2.png) [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2025, 4:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerboards/83406/123 "2025-08-01T16:36:14Z")

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It is now…

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**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:** [August 1, 2025, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerboards/83406/124 "2025-08-01T16:37:18Z")

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Do a kickflip!

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**Author:** ![yoyomaster101](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyomaster101/32/254857_2.png) [@yoyomaster101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaster101)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2025, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerboards/83406/125 "2025-08-01T17:17:03Z")

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what about switch flip??

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**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:** [August 1, 2025, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerboards/83406/126 "2025-08-01T17:23:05Z")

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Thats sick! Do you think a homeless person might have been pissed that you jacked their sleeping spot? 🤣

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**Author:** ![yoyomaster101](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyomaster101/32/254857_2.png) [@yoyomaster101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaster101)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2025, 11:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerboards/83406/127 "2025-08-01T23:26:17Z")

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Yeah im that homeless person dude im pissed

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**Author:** ![GnarlyCharlie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gnarlycharlie/32/279610_2.png) [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\
**Post date:** [August 3, 2025, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerboards/83406/128 "2025-08-03T18:59:07Z")

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Haha I go down there occasionally to clean it. People have started doing little graffiti on the obstacles and then the city comes and paints over the little tags. It’s pretty funny.

Haven’t been as active on here recently because I’ve been trying to launch and grow my fingerboard company. Been sponsoring events and trying to network offline a bit.

Here’s some process photos:

 ![IMG_1349](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/c/3/cc30ce62557bd492e0ef4b26c608b6bc0f97c74c.jpeg)

 ![IMG_1381](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/e/0/2e097ba8b06aa5a2341f0df0bf3cf18c79e22c6f.jpeg)

 ![IMG_1371](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/f/f/9ff0ca3d6bb165ba476b42b5bac1e454c6316766.jpeg)

 ![IMG_1363](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/4/7/847b36922236fe93f7db415160699870dbf67527.jpeg)

 ![IMG_1355](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/5/3/5530a544332755328c88a19e7fdc254d782bf093.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![GnarlyCharlie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gnarlycharlie/32/279610_2.png) [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\
**Post date:** [August 3, 2025, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerboards/83406/129 "2025-08-03T18:59:48Z")

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![IMG_1384](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/1/4/c149c3fe9c5ab81130ee3732961c23238096a4bf.jpeg)

 ![IMG_1412](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/b/e/8bea4d0d45487bfd1d120b4bd8f017e56fc509cd.jpeg)

 ![IMG_1397](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/7/4/b74cb63a8adb6d18d5a461fc672c185e22270d7c.jpeg)

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**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:** [August 3, 2025, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerboards/83406/130 "2025-08-03T19:22:54Z")

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This is super cool

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**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:** [August 3, 2025, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerboards/83406/131 "2025-08-03T19:53:33Z")

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What size bearings do you use?

I want to make a really tiny yoyo.

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**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:** [August 3, 2025, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerboards/83406/132 "2025-08-03T20:39:21Z")

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They use 681XZZ bearings.

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**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:** [August 3, 2025, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerboards/83406/133 "2025-08-03T21:19:54Z")

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Thank you! I need to make a tiny sk8r.

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**Author:** ![rkalajian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rkalajian/32/672584_2.png) [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\
**Post date:** [August 3, 2025, 10:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerboards/83406/134 "2025-08-03T22:34:30Z")

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I’ve got one of @GnarlyCharlie’s boards, and I love it!

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**Author:** ![GnarlyCharlie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gnarlycharlie/32/279610_2.png) [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\
**Post date:** [August 4, 2025, 1:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerboards/83406/135 "2025-08-04T01:11:06Z")

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Thanks! Since sending you one I’ve improved my production and output quite a bit. I’ve also redesigned the compression mold a tiny amount to alter the leverage point. I find all of the detailed design element of creating the perfect fingerboard very interesting.

Here’s some fun behind the scenes CAD renderings while working on the last mold design:

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/6/4/d64fdcfc7d40fc0053f462afb125d8506da91e14.jpeg)

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/b/6/cb64301b6197d5dd67de6fa81d9221d502209226.jpeg)

 ![IMG_1005](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/7/7/777ee876cd97add7b72515ccf5c60c71bb5cbae0.jpeg)

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**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:** [August 4, 2025, 2:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerboards/83406/136 "2025-08-04T02:34:07Z")

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I wasn’t aware of your fingerboard company but this is awesome.

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**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:** [August 4, 2025, 2:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerboards/83406/137 "2025-08-04T02:51:05Z")

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How might one go about supporting your business with a purchase?

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**Author:** ![AtomicChessGuy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/atomicchessguy/32/606394_2.png) [@AtomicChessGuy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AtomicChessGuy)\
**Post date:** [August 4, 2025, 3:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerboards/83406/138 "2025-08-04T03:04:06Z")

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Onshape!(I think.)

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**Author:** ![GnarlyCharlie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gnarlycharlie/32/279610_2.png) [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\
**Post date:** [August 4, 2025, 3:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerboards/83406/139 "2025-08-04T03:46:40Z")

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Currently working on building up some website stock. The new graphics will be arriving in the mail very very soon! The website is [www.chknfingerboards.com](http://www.chknfingerboards.com) and the Instagram is ChickenFingerboards. Leading up to the website drop I’ll post stuff on the insta, but I’ll also post on here if anyone becomes interested.

I haven’t tinkered with squarespace really in depth but I think it would be cool to have a discount code that’s yoyo related so yoyoers get a deal.

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**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:** [August 4, 2025, 3:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerboards/83406/140 "2025-08-04T03:53:35Z")

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Awesome! I’ll keep an eye open.

what is your little drill press?

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**Author:** ![GnarlyCharlie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gnarlycharlie/32/279610_2.png) [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\
**Post date:** [August 4, 2025, 4:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerboards/83406/141 "2025-08-04T04:02:34Z")

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I wish I had a cool little drill press. Mine is just a cheap full size one. That said, I’ve been looking into replacing it with a mini drill press for no other reason than I think it’s fun.

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**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:** [August 4, 2025, 4:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerboards/83406/142 "2025-08-04T04:10:54Z")

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I asked because I really love Proxxon tools. I don’t have their drill press but I own a bunch of their other tiny tools. Use their polisher and sander sometimes for prints.

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