# how deep should i set in my response pads? **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [June 15, 2010, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-deep-should-i-set-in-my-response-pads/15628 "2010-06-15T20:51:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![koolaid64](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/koolaid64/32/575_2.png) [@koolaid64](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/koolaid64)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2010, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-deep-should-i-set-in-my-response-pads/15628/1 "2010-06-15T20:51:07Z")
so i picked up yoyoing about a week ago by buying the cheapest yoyo possible from walmarts =P the Duncan mosquito, within three days i broke the string, i bought new strings and slim response pads with the intentions of building my own yoyo witch just received today. im plan on making a aluminum yoyo on my lathe, i already have all the dimensions figured out by i am unsure of haw deep to make the response ring groves, i would like a semi non responsive yoyo. oh and its the slim k-pad Any thoughts? oh are i am a very skilled lathe worker, my main hobby is building combat robots, ex: [http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo76/botman64/Ripto/100\_2711.jpg](http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo76/botman64/Ripto/100_2711.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2010, 12:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-deep-should-i-set-in-my-response-pads/15628/2 "2010-06-16T00:23:34Z")
You will want to have your response just under flush. Maybe .5mm ---
**Author:** ![koolaid64](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/koolaid64/32/575_2.png) [@koolaid64](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/koolaid64)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2010, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-deep-should-i-set-in-my-response-pads/15628/3 "2010-06-16T12:22:28Z")
thats sounds like a good amount, thanks. i have one more question, is the c class the most commonly used size? (.25x.5x.187) because i have a massive stock of them (like 30+) because i use them in my robots. if so i will simply use them, it will save me money and time ---
**Author:** ![Dafni](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b3f665/32.png) [@Dafni](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dafni)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2010, 12:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-deep-should-i-set-in-my-response-pads/15628/4 "2010-06-16T12:33:34Z")
> [@koolaid64](#): > > thats sounds like a good amount, thanks. i have one more question, is the cc class the most commonly used size? (.25x.5x.187) because i have a massive stock of them (like 30+) because i use them in my robots. if so i will simply use them, it will save me money and time yep, that’s what he yoyo community calls a c-size or large bearing. Very common indeed. ---
**Author:** ![koolaid64](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/koolaid64/32/575_2.png) [@koolaid64](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/koolaid64)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2010, 9:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-deep-should-i-set-in-my-response-pads/15628/5 "2010-06-16T21:53:36Z")
some progress im have it next to a duncan mosquito just because i have nothing else to compare it to =P anyway i have a lot of work to do yet groves for the pads, the bearing groves, drill and tap it, and a whole nother side to do [](http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo76/botman64/Stuff/CIMG0267.jpg) [](http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo76/botman64/Stuff/CIMG0268.jpg) [](http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo76/botman64/Stuff/CIMG0269.jpg) [](http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo76/botman64/Stuff/CIMG0270.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2010, 10:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-deep-should-i-set-in-my-response-pads/15628/6 "2010-06-16T22:16:29Z")
The design is one that may have a harmonic vibe. There have been a few people that have made a similar shape with bad luck. Who knows, Maybe your’s will be the one. ---
**Author:** ![koolaid64](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/koolaid64/32/575_2.png) [@koolaid64](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/koolaid64)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2010, 6:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-deep-should-i-set-in-my-response-pads/15628/7 "2010-06-17T06:24:32Z")
well as long as i keep them balanced and the drill and tap the centers true, i shouldn’t think there would be a problem but well see when its all done i guess ---
**Author:** ![hubstack](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hubstack/32/7912_2.png) [@hubstack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hubstack)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2010, 3:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-deep-should-i-set-in-my-response-pads/15628/8 "2010-06-17T15:07:46Z")
it looks like it would have a monster rim wieght ---
**Author:** ![koolaid64](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/koolaid64/32/575_2.png) [@koolaid64](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/koolaid64)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2010, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-deep-should-i-set-in-my-response-pads/15628/9 "2010-06-17T19:28:49Z")
at the moment is does but i have to take some more off because that half weights 64 grams by its self, i would like to get it down to about 45ish or so, even then it will be a heavy yoyo ---
**Author:** ![hubstack](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hubstack/32/7912_2.png) [@hubstack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hubstack)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2010, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-deep-should-i-set-in-my-response-pads/15628/10 "2010-06-17T20:46:51Z")
seems like a great sleeping yoyo ---
**Author:** ![koolaid64](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/koolaid64/32/575_2.png) [@koolaid64](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/koolaid64)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2010, 12:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-deep-should-i-set-in-my-response-pads/15628/11 "2010-06-18T00:49:34Z")
just about done, right now its playable but i still need to take some weight off then paint it up [](http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo76/botman64/Stuff/CIMG0281.jpg) [](http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo76/botman64/Stuff/CIMG0279.jpg) [](http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo76/botman64/Stuff/CIMG0278.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![hubstack](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hubstack/32/7912_2.png) [@hubstack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hubstack)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2010, 3:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-deep-should-i-set-in-my-response-pads/15628/12 "2010-06-18T03:04:58Z")
awesome what kinda lathe are you using and if you sell it for how much(my guess $65 depending on how it plays) and what kinda guts does it have(axle, bearing, pads(kpads im guessing)) ---
**Author:** ![koolaid64](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/koolaid64/32/575_2.png) [@koolaid64](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/koolaid64)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2010, 3:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-deep-should-i-set-in-my-response-pads/15628/13 "2010-06-18T03:48:30Z")
its a harbor freight 9" by 20" lathe and i don’t think ill sell it for a few reasons, its way to heavy i think the last time a weighed it was something like 112 grams plus when i took that little extra off the rims i dont think i had it perfectly center because now it has a little vib to it. but it was awesomely balanced before i took more off the rims, but it weighed 132grams then. but at least i know for next time so i can make it better. i also have some 2" nylon round stock i bought for some robotics project, i may try to do something with it, but for now i need to focus on my bots, i have three to build by the 17 of next month and im going on a 9 day vac soon witch kills some of my time =P ill have finial pics tomorrow!!! right forgot to add, 10-24 alloy steel bot for center axel, k-pads, and generic c class bearing ---
**Author:** ![koolaid64](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/koolaid64/32/575_2.png) [@koolaid64](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/koolaid64)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2010, 3:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-deep-should-i-set-in-my-response-pads/15628/14 "2010-06-19T03:40:32Z")
well back to the drawing board, i dont like the weight its far to excessive, so im redesigning with a bunch of changes but i may remake this yoyo someday out of nylon, it should be the perfect weight then ---
**Author:** ![hebooz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hebooz/32/534_2.png) [@hebooz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hebooz)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2010, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-deep-should-i-set-in-my-response-pads/15628/15 "2010-06-19T13:31:14Z")
Looks Interesting for such a heavy thing.🙂 Hoping to see your next design ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2010, 12:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-deep-should-i-set-in-my-response-pads/15628/16 "2010-06-20T00:58:58Z")
> [@koolaid64](#): > > well as long as i keep them balanced and the drill and tap the centers true, i shouldn’t think there would be a problem but well see when its all done i guess Unfortunately that is not the case sometimes. I’ve seen a master machinist and owner of Big Brother yoyo’s have a design (not his design) that had this pulsing vibe problem. It was impossible to get out. Sometimes it’s the design and shape and not how perfect the parts are. ---
**Author:** ![koolaid64](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/koolaid64/32/575_2.png) [@koolaid64](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/koolaid64)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2010, 8:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-deep-should-i-set-in-my-response-pads/15628/17 "2010-06-20T20:55:58Z")
more progress [](http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo76/botman64/CIMG0282.jpg) [](http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo76/botman64/CIMG0286.jpg) [](http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo76/botman64/CIMG0285.jpg) now this one is the one, it just feels right. the weight is right at 38 grams for the half so when its all done its should be around 78-80 grams with the bearing and axel. ill keep you posted but i do believe this will be the yoyo i play with for the next year or so =P ---
**Author:** ![yoyojamben](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyojamben/32/289780_2.png) [@yoyojamben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojamben)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2010, 9:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-deep-should-i-set-in-my-response-pads/15628/18 "2010-06-20T21:17:09Z")
> [@koolaid64](#): > > more progress > > [http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo76/botman64/CIMG0282.jpg](http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo76/botman64/CIMG0282.jpg) > [http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo76/botman64/CIMG0286.jpg](http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo76/botman64/CIMG0286.jpg) > [http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo76/botman64/CIMG0285.jpg](http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo76/botman64/CIMG0285.jpg) > > now this one is the one, it just feels right. the weight is right at 38 grams for the half so when its all done its should be around 78-80 grams with the bearing and axel. ill keep you posted but i do believe this will be the yoyo i play with for the next year or so =P Dude, that looks illnasty! Whadda’ya gonna call it? ---
**Author:** ![koolaid64](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/koolaid64/32/575_2.png) [@koolaid64](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/koolaid64)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2010, 3:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-deep-should-i-set-in-my-response-pads/15628/19 "2010-09-27T03:54:31Z")
well after quite a bit of procrastination i have finally set some time aside and finished making my yoyo. with the c class bearing it is extremely un-responsive, with my generic bearings its fairly responsive. last thing left is to get it painted, so are there any good painters out there that want to make some money? ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/1/d/41d1b54d965e08ae2f245cbb2fd3546e8d1b7136.jpeg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/5/c/75c11cf1cd42ee7249ec9e68ae7f471843a7531e.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Mi1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mi1/32/626_2.png) [@Mi1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mi1)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2010, 11:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-deep-should-i-set-in-my-response-pads/15628/20 "2010-09-27T11:04:18Z")
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