# Help! Stuck Axle **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [January 30, 2013, 1:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-stuck-axle/48826 "2013-01-30T01:11:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/y0y0sr2pr0/32/1137_2.png) [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Y0Y0SR2PR0)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2013, 1:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-stuck-axle/48826/1 "2013-01-30T01:11:37Z")
I cant remove the axel in my irony jp ---
**Author:** ![Yonut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Yonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yonut)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2013, 1:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-stuck-axle/48826/2 "2013-01-30T01:12:27Z")
Use an Allen Wrench to pull it out. ---
**Author:** ![abby1371](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/abby1371/32/1075_2.png) [@abby1371](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/abby1371)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2013, 1:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-stuck-axle/48826/3 "2013-01-30T01:43:57Z")
Use a YYF multitool it will get the axle right out. ---
**Author:** ![Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/y0y0sr2pr0/32/1137_2.png) [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Y0Y0SR2PR0)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2013, 1:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-stuck-axle/48826/4 "2013-01-30T01:49:50Z")
will the allen wrench work if the axle is really striped and how do i use the yyf multi tool to get the axle out? ---
**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:** [January 30, 2013, 2:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-stuck-axle/48826/5 "2013-01-30T02:26:35Z")
If the axle is stripped just use a pliers. Otherwise: [Double Nut method to Remove an Axle](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,28936.0.html) The allen wrench/hex key won’t work if it’s at all tight. The multi tool has a hex key on it. ---
**Author:** ![abby1371](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/abby1371/32/1075_2.png) [@abby1371](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/abby1371)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2013, 2:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-stuck-axle/48826/6 "2013-01-30T02:31:24Z")
Simple that pointy thing on the multi-tool is the axle remover all you want to do is twist left to get it out. ---
**Author:** ![Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/y0y0sr2pr0/32/1137_2.png) [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Y0Y0SR2PR0)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2013, 10:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-stuck-axle/48826/7 "2013-01-30T22:13:24Z")
plier don’t work anything else?!!?!??! ---
**Author:** ![Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/y0y0sr2pr0/32/1137_2.png) [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Y0Y0SR2PR0)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2013, 10:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-stuck-axle/48826/8 "2013-01-30T22:27:23Z")
> [@jhb8426](#): > > If the axle is stripped just use a pliers. > > Otherwise: [Double Nut method to Remove an Axle](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,28936.0.html) > > The allen wrench/hex key won’t work if it’s at all tight. > The multi tool has a hex key on it. what can I do if the axle is rounded out? ---
**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:** [January 30, 2013, 11:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-stuck-axle/48826/9 "2013-01-30T23:17:05Z")
> [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](#): > > what can I do if the axle is rounded out? Don’t know that term. Please explain. > [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](#): > > plier don’t work anything else?!!?!??! Why not? ok - use a vice grips, or… [How to remove a yoyo axle using a drill.](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,55038.0.html) That’s about your options. Maybe ask an adult for help if none of that worked for you. ---
**Author:** ![Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/y0y0sr2pr0/32/1137_2.png) [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Y0Y0SR2PR0)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2013, 11:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-stuck-axle/48826/10 "2013-01-30T23:28:50Z")
> [@jhb8426](#): > > > [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](#): > > > > what can I do if the axle is rounded out? > > Don’t know that term. Please explain. > > > [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](#): > > > > plier don’t work anything else?!!?!??! > > Why not? > > ok - use a vice grips, or… > > [How to remove a yoyo axle using a drill.](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,55038.0.html) > > That’s about your options. Maybe ask and adult for help if none of that worked for you. well the threads are so striped that about 85% of the axle is smooth and i can’t get a good grip on it now ---
**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:** [January 31, 2013, 12:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-stuck-axle/48826/11 "2013-01-31T00:01:22Z")
Then follow the alternatives given. ---
**Author:** ![yoyospirit](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyospirit/32/219875_2.png) [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2013, 2:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-stuck-axle/48826/12 "2013-01-31T02:39:10Z")
> [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](#): > > > [@jhb8426](#): > > > > > [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](#): > > > > > > what can I do if the axle is rounded out? > > > > Don’t know that term. Please explain. > > > > > [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](#): > > > > > > plier don’t work anything else?!!?!??! > > > > Why not? > > > > ok - use a vice grips, or… > > > > [How to remove a yoyo axle using a drill.](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,55038.0.html) > > > > That’s about your options. Maybe ask and adult for help if none of that worked for you. > > well the threads are so striped that about 85% of the axle is smooth and i can’t get a good grip on it now The drill method will work even with a stripped axle, give it a try. ---
**Author:** ![Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/y0y0sr2pr0/32/1137_2.png) [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Y0Y0SR2PR0)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2013, 3:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-stuck-axle/48826/13 "2013-01-31T03:04:57Z")
will it fit the axle is extremly tiny ---
**Author:** ![yoyospirit](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyospirit/32/219875_2.png) [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2013, 3:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-stuck-axle/48826/14 "2013-01-31T03:27:36Z")
> [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](#): > > will it fit the axle is extremly tiny Yep, just watch the video. ---
**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:** [January 31, 2013, 5:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-stuck-axle/48826/15 "2013-01-31T05:59:56Z")
> [@Y0Y0SR2PR0](#): > > will it fit the axle is extremly tiny You’ll never know unless you try it. Go for it. ---
**Author:** ![dynikus](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dynikus/32/812_2.png) [@dynikus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dynikus)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2013, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-stuck-axle/48826/16 "2013-01-31T08:24:28Z")
I’ve used drills to remove axles before, it’s a great method. If for whatever reason the axle is so tight that you can’t just unscrew it like he did, make sure the drill turns ccw. Then just hold the yoyo firmly, and turn on the drill. if you have some kind of a vice, that should work as well. I’ve never used it for a yoyo, but I have for a 30 year old, rusted to all heck bike hub. Just put the axle into the vice, and tighten it as much possible. Then give the yoyo a sharp turn ccw to loosen it up. from there it should come right out. ---
**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:** [January 31, 2013, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-stuck-axle/48826/17 "2013-01-31T18:10:08Z")
If the axle is broken already, you can use some kind of wire cutter. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/9/3/1930f0efe64fe1c3e6bee714b02d0f5556adb67d.jpeg) You see in the middle there is some half circle shaped wire cutter (the small ones with different sizes), try using the size that “stab” the axle. I use this to remove stuck fireball axle that can’t be removed by normal pliers. The axle will be crushed this way, then just twist it firmly. ---
**Author:** ![yoyoavenger](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoavenger/32/884_2.png) [@yoyoavenger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoavenger)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2013, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-stuck-axle/48826/18 "2013-02-01T12:24:47Z")
Use the hex key on the YYF multitool ---
**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:** [February 1, 2013, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-stuck-axle/48826/19 "2013-02-01T16:13:54Z")
> [@yoyoavenger](#): > > Use the hex key on the YYF multitool Have you bothered to read anything in this post before you posted? :wink: