# Making Your String Rig More Effecient - Tips and Tricks **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [October 26, 2012, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-your-string-rig-more-effecient-tips-and-tricks/44507 "2012-10-26T21:24:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Mr\_Yoyoguy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mr_yoyoguy/32/922_2.png) [@Mr\_Yoyoguy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mr_Yoyoguy)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2012, 10:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-your-string-rig-more-effecient-tips-and-tricks/44507/21 "2012-10-27T22:39:33Z")
Inspires me to want to make and sell my own string! ---
**Author:** ![abby1371](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/abby1371/32/1075_2.png) [@abby1371](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/abby1371)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2012, 1:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-your-string-rig-more-effecient-tips-and-tricks/44507/22 "2012-10-28T01:58:58Z")
Good for you then! ---
**Author:** ![ArchersAxe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e56c9b/32.png) [@ArchersAxe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ArchersAxe)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-your-string-rig-more-effecient-tips-and-tricks/44507/23 "2012-10-30T19:45:03Z")
Even thought I’ve read this like four times, I still don’t understand. ☹ Thanks for the guide though! I’ll keep trying lol ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Elliott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/49beb7/32.png) [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 8:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-your-string-rig-more-effecient-tips-and-tricks/44507/24 "2012-10-30T20:15:42Z")
> [@ArchersAxe](#): > > Even thought I’ve read this like four times, I still don’t understand. ☹ > > Thanks for the guide though! I’ll keep trying lol What can I help you with? ---
**Author:** ![Slade\_Riggs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/82dd89/32.png) [@Slade\_Riggs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slade_Riggs)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2012, 3:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-your-string-rig-more-effecient-tips-and-tricks/44507/25 "2012-10-31T03:01:42Z")
> [@Jake Elliott](#): > > > [@ArchersAxe](#): > > > > Even thought I’ve read this like four times, I still don’t understand. ☹ > > > > Thanks for the guide though! I’ll keep trying lol > > What can I help you with? Make a 2-3 minute video of the setup and winding one string or so. Just to get the solid idea. ---
**Author:** ![ArchersAxe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e56c9b/32.png) [@ArchersAxe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ArchersAxe)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2012, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-your-string-rig-more-effecient-tips-and-tricks/44507/26 "2012-10-31T21:19:14Z")
> [@Slade\_Riggs](#): > > > [@Jake Elliott](#): > > > > > [@ArchersAxe](#): > > > > > > Even thought I’ve read this like four times, I still don’t understand. ☹ > > > > > > Thanks for the guide though! I’ll keep trying lol > > > > What can I help you with? > > Make a 2-3 minute video of the setup and winding one string or so. Just to get the solid idea. Please? ;D Well, right around the beginning of part two is when it just doesn’t click for me. I think I’m starting to get it though. I’m doing lots of yoyo research in general, and among all things, making strings is the confusing part for me. :🙂 Figures! Lol I’ll have to try it this summer or during holiday break. ---
**Author:** ![Big\_Yoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/big_yoyo/32/1032_2.png) [@Big\_Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Big_Yoyo)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2012, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-your-string-rig-more-effecient-tips-and-tricks/44507/27 "2012-10-31T22:06:53Z")
Cool guide dude, I am also really liking your latest strings ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Elliott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/49beb7/32.png) [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2012, 10:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-your-string-rig-more-effecient-tips-and-tricks/44507/28 "2012-10-31T22:09:38Z")
> [@Big\_Yoyo](#): > > Cool guide dude, I am also really liking your latest strings Thanks! I’ve updated them (again) and now they’re better. Pm if if you want to be added to the list of the next round of testers. > [@ArchersAxe](#): > > > [@Slade\_Riggs](#): > > > > > [@Jake Elliott](#): > > > > > > > [@ArchersAxe](#): > > > > > > > > Even thought I’ve read this like four times, I still don’t understand. ☹ > > > > > > > > Thanks for the guide though! I’ll keep trying lol > > > > > > What can I help you with? > > > > Make a 2-3 minute video of the setup and winding one string or so. Just to get the solid idea. > > Please? ;D Well, right around the beginning of part two is when it just doesn’t click for me. I think I’m starting to get it though. I’m doing lots of yoyo research in general, and among all things, making strings is the confusing part for me. :🙂 Figures! Lol > > I’ll have to try it this summer or during holiday break. I’ll see what I can do about a video. ---
**Author:** ![uramis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/ba9def/32.png) [@uramis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/uramis)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-your-string-rig-more-effecient-tips-and-tricks/44507/29 "2012-11-07T10:55:10Z")
Any video of this maybe? ;D ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Elliott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/49beb7/32.png) [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 11:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-your-string-rig-more-effecient-tips-and-tricks/44507/30 "2012-11-07T11:35:56Z")
I’m getting around to it, promise 🙂 It’s a little hard to make a video when you have to hold the camera in one hand, and use your other two hands to make the string. And I don’t have three hands. ---
**Author:** ![Logi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/logi/32/7932_2.png) [@Logi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Logi)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 6:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-your-string-rig-more-effecient-tips-and-tricks/44507/31 "2012-11-07T18:22:35Z")
How do you keep the string from snapping. @\_@ ---
**Author:** ![Yoyomasterjr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/65b543/32.png) [@Yoyomasterjr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyomasterjr)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 10:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-your-string-rig-more-effecient-tips-and-tricks/44507/32 "2012-11-07T22:35:41Z")
I don’t get it video please ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2012, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-your-string-rig-more-effecient-tips-and-tricks/44507/33 "2012-11-08T13:34:46Z")
…i am way too lazy to do this. ---
**Author:** ![Big\_Yoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/big_yoyo/32/1032_2.png) [@Big\_Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Big_Yoyo)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2012, 2:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-your-string-rig-more-effecient-tips-and-tricks/44507/34 "2012-11-09T02:22:42Z")
> [@Logi](#): > > How do you keep the string from snapping. @\_@ Don’t twist it so tight. This guy (Jake Elliott) Really knows what he is doing. We definitely have a VERY talented up-and-coming string maker here ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Elliott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/49beb7/32.png) [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2012, 3:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-your-string-rig-more-effecient-tips-and-tricks/44507/35 "2012-11-09T03:24:56Z")
So about that video. I’ve been thinking. There seems to be a distinct lack of in depth string making related videos. Would you guys be interested in a video series of sorts explaining some of the basics, as well as some more advanced stuff? Effects of different kinds of thread, how different tensions effect things, making string rigs more efficient, etc. I can’t promise anything special, but it seems like it would be a fun exercise. Let me know what you guys think. ---
**Author:** ![modman10](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/modman10/32/874_2.png) [@modman10](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/modman10)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2012, 3:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-your-string-rig-more-effecient-tips-and-tricks/44507/36 "2012-11-09T03:36:39Z")
I guess that would be cool, also i found a really good poly thread brand its like 4$ for 700 yards. ---
**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:** [November 9, 2012, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-your-string-rig-more-effecient-tips-and-tricks/44507/37 "2012-11-09T04:34:31Z")
> [@Jake Elliott](#): > > So about that video. > > I’ve been thinking. There seems to be a distinct lack of in depth string making related videos. Would you guys be interested in a video series of sorts explaining some of the basics, as well as some more advanced stuff? > > Effects of different kinds of thread, how different tensions effect things, making string rigs more efficient, etc. > > I can’t promise anything special, but it seems like it would be a fun exercise. > > Let me know what you guys think. I for one would love it. You can find some tutorials on winding string, but nobody seems to be sharing what to look for in a thread. Not that you should share the formula for your own line of strings or anything, but just some general guidelines or at least “which poly threads to NOT BUY”. ---
**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:** [November 9, 2012, 5:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-your-string-rig-more-effecient-tips-and-tricks/44507/38 "2012-11-09T05:32:56Z")
> [@Jake Elliott](#): > > So about that video. > > I’ve been thinking. There seems to be a distinct lack of in depth string making related videos. Would you guys be interested in a video series of sorts explaining some of the basics, as well as some more advanced stuff? > > Effects of different kinds of thread, how different tensions effect things, making string rigs more efficient, etc. I think a basic video explaining the setup and operation is a good place top start. Things like thread types and tension can be left to text articles. If people are too lazy to read them, they’re too lazy to make their own string. ---
**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:** [November 9, 2012, 6:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-your-string-rig-more-effecient-tips-and-tricks/44507/39 "2012-11-09T06:36:31Z")
[quote=“jhb8426,post:38,topic:44507”] Hey waitasec, I resemble that comment! Seriously, though-- start with the setup and operation. I was thinking in terms of a series, there are topics that videos (yes, videos!) haven’t touched on. ---
**Author:** ![modman10](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/modman10/32/874_2.png) [@modman10](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/modman10)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2012, 4:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-your-string-rig-more-effecient-tips-and-tricks/44507/40 "2012-11-09T16:04:01Z")
Man i really wana see some formulas. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-your-string-rig-more-effecient-tips-and-tricks/44507.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-your-string-rig-more-effecient-tips-and-tricks/44507.md?page=3)