# How is tapping done?

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**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\
**Created:** [September 4, 2013, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-is-tapping-done/58785 "2013-09-04T18:58:21Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 5, 2013, 5:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-is-tapping-done/58785/19 "2013-09-05T05:33:06Z")

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> [@Snafu](#):
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> I’d try a helicoil that way you retain the same final diameter of the axle and increase strength being that the helicoil is stainless steel.

this was going to be my recommendation. Using a helicoil is pretty simple actually. We just went over it in my automotive class on monday.

[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/9/b/b9bc1196d3231c2ed6308f2eab55223584c43811.jpeg "How to Repair Threads With A Heli-Coil Insert") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFYa6sjhh_E)

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