# Homemade String **URL:** \ **Category:** Custom String Makers\ **Created:** [October 20, 2019, 9:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-string/309510 "2019-10-20T21:47:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![PCaliyoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pcaliyoyos/32/108396_2.png) [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2019, 9:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-string/309510/1 "2019-10-20T21:47:59Z")
just made my first two strings! i am VERY pleased with them there are a few flaws because when i was twisting it and took it off my drill i didn’t keep it taut the entire time but as i used it it smoothed out will DEFINITELY be making more lol P.S will post pictures in a bit when i can -Peyton ---
**Author:** ![SirDarverok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9e5f3/32.png) [@SirDarverok](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SirDarverok)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2019, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-string/309510/2 "2019-10-20T21:52:41Z")
Nice! It is great to experiment with different materials and blend, torsion and thickness:) ---
**Author:** ![PCaliyoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pcaliyoyos/32/108396_2.png) [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2019, 9:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-string/309510/3 "2019-10-20T21:54:24Z")
yeah! i’m gonna need to work on the length of it i made both pretty short but i’m 5"8 and i use string that is to my chest to the floor and this is a little below my waist so i’ll spin my next one longer ---
**Author:** ![twitch77](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/twitch77/32/60219_2.png) [@twitch77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/twitch77)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2019, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-string/309510/4 "2019-10-20T22:10:42Z")
Looking forward to some pics! ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcg](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ryanmcg/32/72186_2.png) [@ryanmcg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ryanmcg)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2019, 10:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-string/309510/5 "2019-10-20T22:18:35Z")
Pics or it didn’t happen! Amirite? Well, no, actually, not often 🤪 ---
**Author:** ![French](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/french/32/70748_2.png) [@French](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/French)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2019, 11:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-string/309510/6 "2019-10-20T23:43:52Z")
I’ve not been happy with any of the poly string I’ve made, but, my cotton string is what I prefer for fixed and transaxle yoyos. If I ever decide to go into business, since I only make cotton strings, I’ll call the company Fixed Axle Return Top String abbreviated FA/RTS. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/1/7/d1735b7f0cd30dc817308d73cded29c08046a846.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![PCaliyoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pcaliyoyos/32/108396_2.png) [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2019, 12:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-string/309510/7 "2019-10-21T00:08:13Z")
yup! ---
**Author:** ![twitch77](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/twitch77/32/60219_2.png) [@twitch77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/twitch77)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2019, 12:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-string/309510/8 "2019-10-21T00:09:52Z")
> [@French](#): > > I’ll call the company Fixed Axle Return Top String abbreviated **FA/RTS**. _/GiggleSnort_ :joy: ---
**Author:** ![PCaliyoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pcaliyoyos/32/108396_2.png) [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2019, 12:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-string/309510/9 "2019-10-21T00:10:15Z")
haha!! i’ll definitely post pictures as soon as i can i take pictures with my Ipad then i get them to the PC but i’m not entirely sure where the Ipad is ---
**Author:** ![PCaliyoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pcaliyoyos/32/108396_2.png) [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2019, 12:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-string/309510/10 "2019-10-21T00:10:30Z")
:joy::joy: ---
**Author:** ![PCaliyoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pcaliyoyos/32/108396_2.png) [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2019, 12:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-string/309510/11 "2019-10-21T00:14:15Z")
where do you get your Cotton material? ---
**Author:** ![French](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/french/32/70748_2.png) [@French](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/French)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2019, 12:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-string/309510/12 "2019-10-21T00:28:05Z")
Amazon. This is what I’ve been using: Aurifil A1050-2024 Mako Cotton Thread Solid 50WT 1422Yds White Takes a few minutes of play to lock in the tension, but, the string lasts forever. ---
**Author:** ![PCaliyoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pcaliyoyos/32/108396_2.png) [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2019, 12:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-string/309510/13 "2019-10-21T00:40:08Z")
ok cool! ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcg](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ryanmcg/32/72186_2.png) [@ryanmcg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ryanmcg)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2019, 12:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-string/309510/14 "2019-10-21T00:41:54Z")
Where do you get your material? ---
**Author:** ![PCaliyoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pcaliyoyos/32/108396_2.png) [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2019, 12:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-string/309510/15 "2019-10-21T00:43:41Z")
here are some photos!! ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/b/e/bbe11df6832074176eb002d34286c0f56bc4abe6.jpeg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/6/2/262de42933a10346912d92ef4b420f2552803a0b.jpeg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/f/5/bf51ce33938972d5594eaf2b35a2275b0126950d.jpeg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/5/3/f536ee320e1334e8131ea302e66ccbc569940f3a.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![PCaliyoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pcaliyoyos/32/108396_2.png) [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2019, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-string/309510/16 "2019-10-21T00:44:32Z")
i actually found it in my moms sewing box! 😃 but it’s just some Poly thread ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcg](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ryanmcg/32/72186_2.png) [@ryanmcg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ryanmcg)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2019, 12:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-string/309510/17 "2019-10-21T00:54:20Z")
That looks really good. What was it that made you wanna try this? It’s certainly very cool. ---
**Author:** ![PCaliyoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pcaliyoyos/32/108396_2.png) [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2019, 12:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-string/309510/18 "2019-10-21T00:56:12Z")
Dylan Kowalski’s tutorial for string making came up in my recommended on YouTube but before that i had been wanting to make string for a bit ---
**Author:** ![twitch77](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/twitch77/32/60219_2.png) [@twitch77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/twitch77)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2019, 4:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-string/309510/19 "2019-10-21T04:35:43Z")
These look great! Nice job 😃 ---
**Author:** ![hellathrowed](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hellathrowed/32/118449_2.png) [@hellathrowed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hellathrowed)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2019, 4:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-string/309510/20 "2019-10-21T04:39:40Z")
I WANNA TRY. they look great duder. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-string/309510.md?page=2)