# I want to do recess **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [February 6, 2013, 12:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-to-do-recess/49109 "2013-02-06T00:18:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Bcmaddog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bcmaddog/32/1170_2.png) [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2013, 12:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-to-do-recess/49109/1 "2013-02-06T00:18:40Z")
Ok so I’m a little confused, but here goes. I want to make a groove for silicone in a Flying Panda. What’s the difference in a Groove and a Recess? Where can I get the right tools to do it other than a Drill(or other tool, already have that part) I hear you need a sharpened Jewlers Screwdriver. Where can I get it Sharpened? Anything els I need? I have watched videos on how to do it. just need the supplies. ---
**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 6, 2013, 12:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-to-do-recess/49109/2 "2013-02-06T00:21:02Z")
You sharpen it yourself. Use a medium grit stone to start. Finish off with a fine grit. ---
**Author:** ![Bcmaddog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bcmaddog/32/1170_2.png) [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2013, 1:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-to-do-recess/49109/3 "2013-02-06T01:19:34Z")
> [@jhb8426](#): > > You sharpen it yourself. Use a medium grit stone to start. Finish off with a fine grit. I have a stone but how do I know what grit it is? It’s not a spinning it’s just a stone which means “By Hand.” I have another knife thing I tried using but it wasn’t sharpened enough. It took a while. Any other tips on my questions? ---
**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 6, 2013, 2:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-to-do-recess/49109/4 "2013-02-06T02:49:10Z")
Use the stone you have - should work fine. Put a little oil on the stone when you do it. See how it comes out. It doesn’t have to be razor sharp. And remember, you’re doing a dragging type of cut, not slicing with the sharp edge facing into the rotation. ---
**Author:** ![Bcmaddog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bcmaddog/32/1170_2.png) [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2013, 12:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-to-do-recess/49109/5 "2013-02-06T12:33:31Z")
> [@jhb8426](#): > > Use the stone you have - should work fine. Put a little oil on the stone when you do it. See how it comes out. It doesn’t have to be razor sharp. And remember, you’re doing a dragging type of cut, not slicing with the sharp edge facing into the rotation. Ok. Thanks. Tips on the rest of my questions? ---
**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:** [February 6, 2013, 4:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-to-do-recess/49109/6 "2013-02-06T16:40:35Z")
you just need a drill, screwdriver, and vice. and optionally a 2x4. If you haven’t already, watch the video in the useful mods sticky about how to get a recess using a drill. The screwdriver doesn’t have to be very sharp at all. I just took some 200 grit sand paper, and sharpened the tip for maybe 30 seconds on each side. like jhb said, you’re not going for razor sharp. You won’t need a whet stone or strop to get a razor edge on it. You just need it sharp enough to be able to scrape away plastic. ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2013, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-to-do-recess/49109/7 "2013-02-06T17:30:01Z")
They do make really small chisels, too, if you want to go that way. But a sharpened screwdriver has seemingly worked for dozens of people and it’ll probably work for you, too. :wink: ---
**Author:** ![Bcmaddog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bcmaddog/32/1170_2.png) [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2013, 5:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-to-do-recess/49109/8 "2013-02-06T17:59:08Z")
Ok thanks. What about the difference between a Recess and a Groove for Sili? ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2013, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-to-do-recess/49109/9 "2013-02-06T18:08:55Z")
> [@Bcmaddog](#): > > Ok thanks. What about the difference between a Recess and a Groove for Sili? Nothing. Use whichever word you prefer. It’s just semantics. ---
**Author:** ![skitrz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/skitrz/32/849_2.png) [@skitrz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skitrz)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2013, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-to-do-recess/49109/10 "2013-02-06T18:10:20Z")
> [@Bcmaddog](#): > > Ok thanks. What about the difference between a Recess and a Groove for Sili? It’s all groovy! ;D ---
**Author:** ![Bcmaddog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bcmaddog/32/1170_2.png) [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2013, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-to-do-recess/49109/11 "2013-02-06T20:17:09Z")
Ok thanks. Will post pics when done :). ---
**Author:** ![Bcmaddog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bcmaddog/32/1170_2.png) [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2013, 7:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-to-do-recess/49109/12 "2013-02-07T19:41:08Z")
It didn’t work out very well. I’ll try on a FHZ instead :). But will try some Polishing. 🙂