# LEGO Counterweight **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [December 29, 2021, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lego-counterweight/349638 "2021-12-29T17:30:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TryCatchThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trycatchthrow/32/171307_2.png) [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2021, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lego-counterweight/349638/1 "2021-12-29T17:30:48Z")
I wanted to start experimenting with 5A and didn’t want to spend the money on a counterweight, so I started looking for things around the house to make my own. I have a **ton** of LEGO, so I thought I would see if I could piece one together. This was made with the following parts: - 2x 60208 - Wheel 31mm D x 15mm, Technic - 2x 98585 - Technic axle connector block, round with 2 pin holes and 3 axle holes - 4x 3673 - Technic pin - 1x 87083 - Technic, axle 4L with stop Build Directions: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/3X/2/3/23b52a945d86c67618cc8d78828740cab2eac62b.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/3X/5/c/5c051a69198690ac4cda8b2ee1a783787285ea76.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/b/1/4b1e6797f9528c42f918893b7b1224c9b484194e.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/2/5/925dd66672b491160c68f02bd22c9dd13de51977.jpeg) The weight clocks in at 11 grams. I like that I can easily put the weight on or take it off to swap back and forth between 5A on the same string. I think it would be easy to reduce weight by swapping the guts for smaller parts. I like that it has a seam all around like Duncan Candy Dice to let the string easily move around. Anyone else make any fun counterweights out of LEGO? ---
**Author:** ![djinni\_cake](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/djinni_cake/32/113245_2.png) [@djinni\_cake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/djinni_cake)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2021, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lego-counterweight/349638/2 "2021-12-29T18:12:55Z")
What a neat idea! And no need for a drill (e.g. drilling dice). ---
**Author:** ![adamantiumpops](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/adamantiumpops/32/198285_2.png) [@adamantiumpops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/adamantiumpops)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2021, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lego-counterweight/349638/3 "2021-12-29T20:23:57Z")
This is a great idea! I think the only thing I wouldn’t like is the sharp edges. Are there any rubber Lego? ---
**Author:** ![TryCatchThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trycatchthrow/32/171307_2.png) [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2021, 10:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lego-counterweight/349638/4 "2021-12-29T22:31:29Z")
Yeah, I don’t have a great work space so I was eager to make something without drilling. ---
**Author:** ![TryCatchThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trycatchthrow/32/171307_2.png) [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2021, 10:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lego-counterweight/349638/5 "2021-12-29T22:32:40Z")
I don’t find the edges to be an issue. They’re rounded rather than pointy. LEGO does make rubber tires… ---
**Author:** ![adamantiumpops](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/adamantiumpops/32/198285_2.png) [@adamantiumpops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/adamantiumpops)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2021, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lego-counterweight/349638/6 "2021-12-30T00:15:36Z")
That’s awesome. Time to dig into my bucket of bricks to see what I can find!