# Hendy's yoyo design thread (UPDATE: New design on page 6)
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hendys-yoyo-design-thread-update-new-design-on-page-6/60195
**Category:** General Yo-Yo
**Created:** [October 15, 2013, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hendys-yoyo-design-thread-update-new-design-on-page-6/60195 "2013-10-15T20:11:39Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 1
### Author:  [@Hendy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hendy)
#### Post date: [October 15, 2013, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hendys-yoyo-design-thread-update-new-design-on-page-6/60195/1 "2013-10-15T20:11:39Z")
So I decided to design another yoyo, this time using proper measurements and doing a legit bearing seat. I pulled out my ruler and a yoyo to measure (for bearing seat specs) and got to work. I then assembled two halves with a model c-size bearing.
Although I’m not a huge fan of the design myself (it was put together pretty quickly without many adjustments), if I machined two of these, it would actually work as a yoyo. This was more of an exercise in measurements than aesthetics and overall design.
Tell me what you think!
---
### Author:  [@Apollo2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Apollo2)
#### Post date: [October 15, 2013, 8:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hendys-yoyo-design-thread-update-new-design-on-page-6/60195/2 "2013-10-15T20:14:03Z")
Looks like a quake, nice job though!
---
### Author:  [@Hendy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hendy)
#### Post date: [October 15, 2013, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hendys-yoyo-design-thread-update-new-design-on-page-6/60195/3 "2013-10-15T20:23:03Z")
> [@Apollo2](#):
>
> Looks like a quake, nice job though!
Yeah, maybe a bit.
---
### Author:  [@yomagic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomagic)
#### Post date: [October 15, 2013, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hendys-yoyo-design-thread-update-new-design-on-page-6/60195/4 "2013-10-15T20:28:39Z")
Looks nothin like a quake lol. It looks pretty cool. A little too extreme for my tastes but solid design. Should show a cross section pic!
---
### Author:  [@aznnboyaZ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aznnboyaZ)
#### Post date: [October 15, 2013, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hendys-yoyo-design-thread-update-new-design-on-page-6/60195/5 "2013-10-15T20:29:24Z")
Quake x Lesula.
Everything I think the Lesula should have been 🙂
---
### Author:  [@Philip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Philip)
#### Post date: [October 15, 2013, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hendys-yoyo-design-thread-update-new-design-on-page-6/60195/6 "2013-10-15T20:29:51Z")
Are you taking weight into account?
> [@Apollo2](#):
>
> Looks like a quake, nice job though!
I don’t it looks that much a quake. I think its already quite original.
It looks really good. I personally like wide yoyos.
---
### Author:  [@Hendy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hendy)
#### Post date: [October 15, 2013, 8:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hendys-yoyo-design-thread-update-new-design-on-page-6/60195/7 "2013-10-15T20:34:20Z")
> [@Philip](#):
>
> Are you taking weight into account?
No, I’m still working towards that. Still learning my way around some of the software features. The next one will be more focused on weight distribution and performance. Gotta do a little design research.
---
### Author:  [@Hendy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hendy)
#### Post date: [October 15, 2013, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hendys-yoyo-design-thread-update-new-design-on-page-6/60195/8 "2013-10-15T20:40:35Z")
Ok, update guys.
I just checked the weight on this thing (with the material as 6061 aluminum). Each side come up to about 40 grams. Yikes, won’t be throwing that anytime soon!
---
### Author:  [@aznnboyaZ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aznnboyaZ)
#### Post date: [October 15, 2013, 8:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hendys-yoyo-design-thread-update-new-design-on-page-6/60195/9 "2013-10-15T20:43:04Z")
any other specs? 🙂
---
### Author:  [@Hendy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hendy)
#### Post date: [October 15, 2013, 8:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hendys-yoyo-design-thread-update-new-design-on-page-6/60195/10 "2013-10-15T20:45:22Z")
> [@aznnboyaZ](#):
>
> any other specs? 🙂
Width and diameter are virtually the same as the Chief. I used it as a reference for this one, so I have an idea of the range I should be within next time.
---
### Author:  [@Yoyo\_Kangaroo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_Kangaroo)
#### Post date: [October 15, 2013, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hendys-yoyo-design-thread-update-new-design-on-page-6/60195/11 "2013-10-15T20:47:40Z")
It looks hard to catch without the pointed rims wearing your hands out. I would flatten them down by adding a small undercut, for a nice, stable u shaped yoyo. Yum. And I like that it can finger spin. Finger spins are good.
---
### Author:  [@Philip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Philip)
#### Post date: [October 15, 2013, 8:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hendys-yoyo-design-thread-update-new-design-on-page-6/60195/12 "2013-10-15T20:48:22Z")
> [@Hendy](#):
>
> Ok, update guys.
>
> I just checked the weight on this thing (with the material as 6061 aluminum). Each side come up to about 40 grams. Yikes, won’t be throwing that anytime soon!
That should spin for a while. ;D
---
### Author:  [@Hendy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hendy)
#### Post date: [October 15, 2013, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hendys-yoyo-design-thread-update-new-design-on-page-6/60195/13 "2013-10-15T20:56:52Z")
Thanks for all the feedback so far guys! Hopefully at some point I can come up with a design that’s actually worthy of production. I’ll be keeping all these tips in mind.
---
### Author:  [@da5id](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/da5id)
#### Post date: [October 15, 2013, 11:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hendys-yoyo-design-thread-update-new-design-on-page-6/60195/14 "2013-10-15T23:39:37Z")
> [@Hendy](#):
>
> Ok, update guys.
>
> I just checked the weight on this thing (with the material as 6061 aluminum). Each side come up to about 40 grams. Yikes, won’t be throwing that anytime soon!
Don’t forget to add the weight of the pads, bearing and axle 🙂
---
### Author:  [@Hendy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hendy)
#### Post date: [October 15, 2013, 11:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hendys-yoyo-design-thread-update-new-design-on-page-6/60195/15 "2013-10-15T23:41:38Z")
> [@da5id](#):
>
> Don’t forget to add the weight of the pads, bearing and axle 🙂
Yep. All in all it’s over 85 grams.
Needless to say I’ve got a ways to go before I’m calling up any machinists XD
---
### Author:  [@Hendy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hendy)
#### Post date: [October 16, 2013, 12:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hendys-yoyo-design-thread-update-new-design-on-page-6/60195/16 "2013-10-16T00:07:01Z")
Another update!
Did some tweaks and managed to fix a lot of things:
1. U shape is no quite so extreme.
2. Flattened down the rims with a nice, soft curve that should be a lot more comfortable.
3. Cut out some material from the hub.
4. The above changes cut down the weight for each half to 27 grams. With response, bearing, and axle it should be just around average weight (can anyone get my back on the average weights of these items?)
Overall it’s looking promising. Pics soon.
---
### Author:  [@stuarttw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stuarttw)
#### Post date: [October 16, 2013, 12:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hendys-yoyo-design-thread-update-new-design-on-page-6/60195/17 "2013-10-16T00:26:59Z")
Probably less than 5 grams combined.
---
### Author:  [@Philip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Philip)
#### Post date: [October 16, 2013, 12:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hendys-yoyo-design-thread-update-new-design-on-page-6/60195/18 "2013-10-16T00:27:55Z")
Sorry, accidentally used my brothers account.
---
### Author:  [@Hendy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hendy)
#### Post date: [October 16, 2013, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hendys-yoyo-design-thread-update-new-design-on-page-6/60195/19 "2013-10-16T00:44:52Z")
> [@Philip](#):
>
> Sorry, accidentally used my brothers account.
Ok so I’m still a tad shy of standard weight.
---
### Author:  [@stuarttw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stuarttw)
#### Post date: [October 16, 2013, 12:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hendys-yoyo-design-thread-update-new-design-on-page-6/60195/20 "2013-10-16T00:53:01Z")
Yup, about 7 grams shy. Add it all to the rims
[Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hendys-yoyo-design-thread-update-new-design-on-page-6/60195.md?page=2)