# HELP!!! No! Shutter string eater now.
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-no-shutter-string-eater-now/60913
**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance
**Created:** [November 5, 2013, 1:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-no-shutter-string-eater-now/60913 "2013-11-05T01:33:10Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)
#### Post date: [November 5, 2013, 1:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-no-shutter-string-eater-now/60913/1 "2013-11-05T01:33:10Z")
NOO!!! So no more shutter for me… I was trying to take my shutter bearing out, but i didnt have my regular bearing removal tool on me so i used a pair of pliers that we had. In the process of taking the bearing out I slipped a few times and it went down and dinged right on the edges of both sides of the response pad. I played with a string right after puting the bearing back in and a few minutes later it snapped. I was like, “whaaat?” Then i put on another and that one snapped too. I then realized the dings and tried to sand down where the dings were. I did this alot, and it still eats the strings. I don’t know what to do!!! I loved that shutter sooo much and now i cant use it anymore. Any suggestion?
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### Author:  [@TheYoYoist101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheYoYoist101)
#### Post date: [November 5, 2013, 1:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-no-shutter-string-eater-now/60913/2 "2013-11-05T01:35:37Z")
Rub the dings down with some denim. Rub hard and for a long time. It should smooth them out.
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### Author:  [@NathanC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NathanC)
#### Post date: [November 5, 2013, 1:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-no-shutter-string-eater-now/60913/3 "2013-11-05T01:36:27Z")
Best fix:
[![]( " - YouTube") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvTUz5Le9Ho)
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### Author:  [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)
#### Post date: [November 5, 2013, 1:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-no-shutter-string-eater-now/60913/4 "2013-11-05T01:50:03Z")
Sanding will work IF you go fine enough. Otherwise you’re just making a rough surface. Use 450-600 wet/dry to carefully work out any burrs, then 1000 wet/dry to smooth everything out. Be patient and be careful. You may end up lightening a ring of ano (by removing material) but you need a player not a looker. :wink:
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### Author:  [@modman10](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/modman10)
#### Post date: [November 5, 2013, 1:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-no-shutter-string-eater-now/60913/5 "2013-11-05T01:52:16Z")
You could send it to me! One big thing about fixing or modding any yoyos is that it takes a lot of patience and time. Can you take a picture of the dings near the pads? You might need to use a file depending on how big they are.
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### Author:  [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)
#### Post date: [November 5, 2013, 2:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-no-shutter-string-eater-now/60913/6 "2013-11-05T02:00:24Z")
> [@modman10](#):
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> You could send it to me! One big thing about fixing or modding any yoyos is that it takes a lot of patience and time. Can you take a picture of the dings near the pads? You might need to use a file depending on how big they are.
You cant see the dings anymore because of all the sanding I’ve done. I think my problem isnt the dings anymore i think it is just the kind of sandpaper im using. Im using p150 regular sandpaper. Ill have to go to the hardware store and get better sandpaper. Is every pair of jeans made of denim? Will denim get rid of the damage ive done with the p150 sandpaper?
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### Author:  [@turtleyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/turtleyo)
#### Post date: [November 5, 2013, 2:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-no-shutter-string-eater-now/60913/7 "2013-11-05T02:14:44Z")
Why would you need a bearing removal tool, my shutter has a loose seat???
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### Author:  [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)
#### Post date: [November 5, 2013, 2:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-no-shutter-string-eater-now/60913/8 "2013-11-05T02:21:18Z")
> [@turtleyo](#):
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> Why would you need a bearing removal tool, my shutter has a loose seat???
Mine does usually too but i couldnt get it out with my fingers for some reason.
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### Author:  [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)
#### Post date: [November 5, 2013, 3:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-no-shutter-string-eater-now/60913/9 "2013-11-05T03:45:07Z")
> [@crococorey](#):
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> You cant see the dings anymore because of all the sanding I’ve done. I think my problem isnt the dings anymore i think it is just the kind of sandpaper im using. Im using p150 regular sandpaper. Ill have to go to the hardware store and get better sandpaper. Is every pair of jeans made of denim? Will denim get rid of the damage ive done with the p150 sandpaper?
I dunno man. I tried denim on my string eater and all it did is waste my time. For a FACT, people have successfully used denim (yes, jeans count!) so it was just me. But 1000-grit wet/dry sandpaper and a once-over with a felt wheel and jeweller’s rouge (probably wasn’t necessary-- the 1000-grit will be enough!) made it smooth as anything.
Super-fine sandpapers like that might be better found at an automotive store or a hobby store, since they’re usually used for polishing. In Canada, hardware stores mostly stock the rough stuff for daily work. Finest I’ve seen at a Canadian Home Depot is 320.
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### Author:  [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)
#### Post date: [November 5, 2013, 3:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-no-shutter-string-eater-now/60913/10 "2013-11-05T03:49:09Z")
Try some 800-2000…
Or send it to someone for a polish center…
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### Author:  [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)
#### Post date: [November 5, 2013, 3:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-no-shutter-string-eater-now/60913/11 "2013-11-05T03:50:17Z")
> [@GregP](#):
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> I dunno man. I tried denim on my string eater and all it did is waste my time. For a FACT, people have successfully used denim (yes, jeans count!) so it was just me. But 1000-grit wet/dry sandpaper and a once-over with a felt wheel and jeweller’s rouge (probably wasn’t necessary-- the 1000-grit will be enough!) made it smooth as anything.
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> Super-fine sandpapers like that might be better found at an automotive store or a hobby store, since they’re usually used for polishing. In Canada, hardware stores mostly stock the rough stuff for daily work. Finest I’ve seen at a Canadian Home Depot is 320.
Oh wait i thought that you could get that kind of stuff at hardware stores! Uhhhh. I’ll get it online.
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### Author:  [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)
#### Post date: [November 5, 2013, 3:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-no-shutter-string-eater-now/60913/12 "2013-11-05T03:59:47Z")
> [@crococorey](#):
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> Oh wait i thought that you could get that kind of stuff at hardware stores! Uhhhh. I’ll get it online.
American stores are often better-stocked. Doesn’t hurt to go to a hardware store if there’s one close. Or check online. Or call. You don’t have automotive superstores? Or you can just order online. :wink:
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### Author:  [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)
#### Post date: [November 5, 2013, 4:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-no-shutter-string-eater-now/60913/13 "2013-11-05T04:00:36Z")
Up to 5,000 grit at Lowes…
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### Author:  [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)
#### Post date: [November 5, 2013, 4:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-no-shutter-string-eater-now/60913/14 "2013-11-05T04:04:09Z")
> [@GregP](#):
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> American stores are often better-stocked. Doesn’t hurt to go to a hardware store if there’s one close. Or check online. Or call. You don’t have automotive superstores? Or you can just order online. :wink:
I found one on ebay (buy it now) for 4 dollars free shipping, so I think I’ll go with that. Thank you for all your help guys!
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### Author:  [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)
#### Post date: [November 5, 2013, 4:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-no-shutter-string-eater-now/60913/15 "2013-11-05T04:15:06Z")
Its actually 2.85 and free shipping. For anyone whose interested:
[http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=221303088018](http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=221303088018)
If posting that is against the rules tell me and ill get rid of it.
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### Author:  [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)
#### Post date: [November 5, 2013, 4:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-no-shutter-string-eater-now/60913/16 "2013-11-05T04:17:43Z")
When it does get here, i should do it in a circular motion, right? Like siliconing?
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### Author:  [@J\_Singh\_2K](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/J_Singh_2K)
#### Post date: [November 5, 2013, 4:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-no-shutter-string-eater-now/60913/17 "2013-11-05T04:42:47Z")
Basically, you want it to be as smooth as possible. First, I would sand down these small dings. Depending on how big/deep they are, you may be finished already. But, if you have removed a lot of material (ano is completely gone) then I would do it all the way around the pad. Just do one area at a time. Just a back and forth motion, and it should do the trick.
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### Author:  [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)
#### Post date: [November 5, 2013, 4:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-no-shutter-string-eater-now/60913/18 "2013-11-05T04:44:32Z")
Ok cool thanks! Does having the ano gone there affect play at all?
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### Author:  [@J\_Singh\_2K](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/J_Singh_2K)
#### Post date: [November 5, 2013, 4:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-no-shutter-string-eater-now/60913/19 "2013-11-05T04:45:44Z")
It shouldn’t, but if may add a smidge of vibe. If this happens, do the same thing to the other half, and it should go away. It will affect the look, so it’ll look raw where it is gone. But truthfully, if the ano is still there with the 150 grit and the dings are fairly smooth, it won’t be gone. It’s pretty hard to sand off ano with 600 grit or above.
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### Author:  [@Big](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Big)
#### Post date: [November 5, 2013, 5:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-no-shutter-string-eater-now/60913/20 "2013-11-05T05:14:25Z")
I did this exact same thing to my echo.
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