# For all machined Freehand 1 owners

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/for-all-machined-freehand-1-owners/401043>\
**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\
**Created:** [May 15, 2024, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/for-all-machined-freehand-1-owners/401043 "2024-05-15T19:04:37Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![Tempura](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tempura/32/246135_2.png) [@Tempura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tempura)\
**Post date:** [May 15, 2024, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/for-all-machined-freehand-1-owners/401043/1 "2024-05-15T19:04:37Z")

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Today while doing bearing maintenance I noticed that my Delrin FH1 did not thread together very smoothly, so I decided to switch out the axle for another m4-0.7x8 axle I had lying around. The yoyo not only screws together more smoothly but the little bit of vibe it previously had was cleaned up as well.

For the $2 it costs for a new axle I think this is definitely worth doing, so I thought I’d share.

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**Author:** ![Tempura](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tempura/32/246135_2.png) [@Tempura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tempura)\
**Post date:** [May 15, 2024, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/for-all-machined-freehand-1-owners/401043/2 "2024-05-15T19:12:55Z")

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Looking closely at the threads of the original axle there are definitely some inconsistencies where the first few threads on each end are noticeably thicker. I don’t know enough to say that this is the cause of my experience though. Not sure if mine is a dud or if Duncan is using oddly low quality axles in these.

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**Author:** ![AaronW](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aaronw/32/49251_2.png) [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)\
**Post date:** [May 15, 2024, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/for-all-machined-freehand-1-owners/401043/3 "2024-05-15T19:16:14Z")

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I’ve never had to take my Delrin or PC FH1 apart. They’re both as smooth as a plastic yoyo can be, almost no discernable vibe to either of them.

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**Author:** ![Tempura](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tempura/32/246135_2.png) [@Tempura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tempura)\
**Post date:** [May 15, 2024, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/for-all-machined-freehand-1-owners/401043/4 "2024-05-15T19:21:12Z")

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Yeah mine was quite smooth to begin with as well, but there was still an improvement.

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**Author:** ![Grendel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/grendel/32/92975_2.png) [@Grendel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Grendel)\
**Post date:** [May 15, 2024, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/for-all-machined-freehand-1-owners/401043/5 "2024-05-15T19:34:42Z")

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I’ve been looking at one and this tip is good to know, thanks.