# Just damaged my yoyo in the dumbest way possible
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-damaged-my-yoyo-in-the-dumbest-way-possible/384511
**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance
**Created:** [September 13, 2023, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-damaged-my-yoyo-in-the-dumbest-way-possible/384511 "2023-09-13T20:58:03Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@Spenny93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spenny93)
#### Post date: [September 13, 2023, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-damaged-my-yoyo-in-the-dumbest-way-possible/384511/1 "2023-09-13T20:58:03Z")
Was working on cheese whip i think and knotted it so i took it off my finger, undid the knot, decided i was slick enough to bind it before i put it back on my finger. I can catch it easy in my hand right?
One of my favorites OD Draupnir took a trip to the cement and now both rims are misaligned and some dings in the rims.
I ordered a rim alignment tool and i hope it fixed it because it went from 9/10 smooth to 4/10 smooth real fast.
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### Author:  [@JosiahR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JosiahR)
#### Post date: [September 13, 2023, 9:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-damaged-my-yoyo-in-the-dumbest-way-possible/384511/2 "2023-09-13T21:21:20Z")
Oh, that sucks! One time I was playing with my unparalleled nostalgia, and I threw it without attaching it to my finger…. vibed like crazy after that! I feel you.
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### Author:  [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)
#### Post date: [September 13, 2023, 9:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-damaged-my-yoyo-in-the-dumbest-way-possible/384511/3 "2023-09-13T21:22:40Z")
Have you tried to pop them back in place by gentle stepping on it? I know @Albertino has had to do this a few times and that worked.
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### Author:  [@Spenny93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spenny93)
#### Post date: [September 13, 2023, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-damaged-my-yoyo-in-the-dumbest-way-possible/384511/4 "2023-09-13T21:24:30Z")
So like one cup on the ground and stepping gently and then flipping it over to do other side?
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### Author:  [@Vektor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Vektor)
#### Post date: [September 13, 2023, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-damaged-my-yoyo-in-the-dumbest-way-possible/384511/5 "2023-09-13T21:25:07Z")
This video might have some tips to help you out. Good luck hope you can get it back to a satisfactory state.
[ ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfSJ8KTU2bw)
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### Author:  [@Spenny93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spenny93)
#### Post date: [September 13, 2023, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-damaged-my-yoyo-in-the-dumbest-way-possible/384511/6 "2023-09-13T21:25:32Z")
Thanks! Ill check this out.
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### Author:  [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)
#### Post date: [September 13, 2023, 9:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-damaged-my-yoyo-in-the-dumbest-way-possible/384511/7 "2023-09-13T21:27:50Z")
No definitely take it apart first so it’s two halves. I haven’t had to do this yet but I’ve heard a lot of ppl say that worked for them but definitely don’t step on it without taking it apart.
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### Author:  [@Spenny93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spenny93)
#### Post date: [September 13, 2023, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-damaged-my-yoyo-in-the-dumbest-way-possible/384511/8 "2023-09-13T21:30:46Z")
Ah duh thatd destroy the axle lol derp of me.
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### Author:  [@Spenny93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spenny93)
#### Post date: [September 13, 2023, 9:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-damaged-my-yoyo-in-the-dumbest-way-possible/384511/9 "2023-09-13T21:31:46Z")
So rim side on ground step on the inside of yoyo? Like bearing seat area?
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### Author:  [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)
#### Post date: [September 13, 2023, 9:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-damaged-my-yoyo-in-the-dumbest-way-possible/384511/10 "2023-09-13T21:32:33Z")
Lol yeah I heard just lay it on the flat side with maybe a towel over it to protect your foot and gently put weight on it but like I said I haven’t had to actually do it
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### Author:  [@Spenny93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spenny93)
#### Post date: [September 13, 2023, 9:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-damaged-my-yoyo-in-the-dumbest-way-possible/384511/11 "2023-09-13T21:33:49Z")
Understood. I may wait for the rim alignment tool since i already ordered it. Lord knows i got plenty others to use in the meantime hahaha
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### Author:  [@MaximShoots](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MaximShoots)
#### Post date: [September 13, 2023, 11:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-damaged-my-yoyo-in-the-dumbest-way-possible/384511/12 "2023-09-13T23:01:33Z")
Snag a PVC pipe end cap and slap it with a rubber mallet a couple times like @EOS44 did:
[ ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMIf96VLVzs)
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### Author:  [@twistit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/twistit)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2023, 12:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-damaged-my-yoyo-in-the-dumbest-way-possible/384511/13 "2023-09-14T00:05:18Z")
Oh dang, I followed everything in this ^ video, except I used the ‘step on the yoyo’ method with a towel over it. Worked wonders for my vibey throw. Went from like 6/10 to nearly smooth. I can’t believe it. Thanks for posting 🙏
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### Author:  [@Bobparty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bobparty)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2023, 12:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-damaged-my-yoyo-in-the-dumbest-way-possible/384511/14 "2023-09-14T00:26:42Z")
I am so sorry for your loss
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### Author:  [@p44company](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/p44company)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2023, 1:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-damaged-my-yoyo-in-the-dumbest-way-possible/384511/15 "2023-09-14T01:49:40Z")
This is literally what I did to my old bi-metals that misaligned and now its fairly smooth, highly recommend this one for cheaper options.
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### Author:  [@Spenny93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spenny93)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2023, 1:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-damaged-my-yoyo-in-the-dumbest-way-possible/384511/16 "2023-09-14T01:49:47Z")
I only have myself to blame. My weeks been pretty shitty so im not surprised i did something like this.
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### Author:  [@Spenny93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spenny93)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2023, 1:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-damaged-my-yoyo-in-the-dumbest-way-possible/384511/17 "2023-09-14T01:50:23Z")
I already ordered a rim alignment tool, is that going to get the job done you think?
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### Author:  [@p44company](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/p44company)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2023, 1:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-damaged-my-yoyo-in-the-dumbest-way-possible/384511/18 "2023-09-14T01:53:19Z")
I think that works as long as it fits its diameter to the alignment tool
[ ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh3zQKOaw4A)
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### Author:  [@Spenny93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spenny93)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2023, 2:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-damaged-my-yoyo-in-the-dumbest-way-possible/384511/19 "2023-09-14T02:01:56Z")
GUYS I GOT IT FIXED I THINK
I did the wrap in shirt and step on it a little harder than i was comfortable with.
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### Author:  [@Spenny93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spenny93)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2023, 2:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-damaged-my-yoyo-in-the-dumbest-way-possible/384511/20 "2023-09-14T02:04:52Z")
Thanks for this it worked 🙂
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