# Modern Wooden YoYo? **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [March 10, 2013, 9:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modern-wooden-yoyo/50630 "2013-03-10T21:37:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JamesMay](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jamesmay/32/1201_2.png) [@JamesMay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JamesMay)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2013, 9:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modern-wooden-yoyo/50630/1 "2013-03-10T21:37:41Z")
I was wondering if a high end, modern wooden yoyo existed. Something full size, C bearing, silicone response, ect… But made out of some type of exotic wood. I did a little google search and found nothing impressive. Is there a reason this type of throw doesn’t exist? Is wood not suitable for making a reliable bearing seat? Imagine how sick a rosewood cascade or a zebra wood chief would be? ---
**Author:** ![quinton](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/quinton/32/376_2.png) [@quinton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/quinton)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2013, 9:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modern-wooden-yoyo/50630/2 "2013-03-10T21:41:53Z")
YoYoJam Jamboo. [![](https://yoyo.fandom.com/wiki/YoYoJam_Jamboo?file=Jamboo.JPG) ](https://yoyo.fandom.com/wiki/YoYoJam_Jamboo?file=Jamboo.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![cruton](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cruton/32/1227_2.png) [@cruton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cruton)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2013, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modern-wooden-yoyo/50630/3 "2013-03-10T21:42:12Z")
this is the best thing i’ve seen. been waiting on an update for a while :wink: > [@Mrcnja's Mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mrcnjas-mods/19865/71): > > > [@Mrcnja's Mods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mrcnjas-mods/19865/70): > > > > Let’s just say that I have some new raw material being shipped to me, a material that I have not worked with too much yet. Stay tuned… > > Keeping with the same shape that I’ve been playing with for some time, I present this yo-yo design. > > [http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8071/8322784639\_e1ea90076c\_z.jpg](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8071/8322784639_e1ea90076c_z.jpg) > > It looks similar to all the other stuff I’ve done, so what makes it special? It has been redesigned, reimagined, and recycled. The shape is really the only similarity. > > There is a new SPR that replaces my old bearing seat and response. This addresses issues in bearing seat durability and play between the halves when tightened. This yo-yo feels like an aluminum yo-yo when you screw it together. > > [http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8361/8323831566\_d1799e056f\_z.jpg](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8361/8323831566_d1799e056f_z.jpg) > > In terms of weight, this design features aluminum weight rings that fixes weight distribution issues and add to the aesthetics of this design. > > [http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8504/8322774431\_925c08824d\_z.jpg](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8504/8322774431_925c08824d_z.jpg) > > I’ll close this post with a nice group shot that shows some of the wood I’ve been working with lately. Padauk is on the left and Mahogany is on the right. > > [http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8352/8322776527\_b9de9b1d02\_z.jpg](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8352/8322776527_b9de9b1d02_z.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![JamesMay](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jamesmay/32/1201_2.png) [@JamesMay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JamesMay)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2013, 10:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modern-wooden-yoyo/50630/4 "2013-03-10T22:05:21Z")
That Jamboo looks extremely tacky. ;D The one Cruton posted is much closer to what I am thinking about. I was thinking that the bearing seat would be made out of wood as well though. And with no weight rings. Something made on a lathe from a single block of wood. Also, imagine an exotic wood with a satin finish. Something similar to a high end guitar. The Mayones Regius 6 MM comes to mind. This axe has a Walnut Top with an Oil Finish. [http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/522641\_546773295343040\_1567540098\_n.jpg](http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/522641_546773295343040_1567540098_n.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Elephark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/elephark/32/496_2.png) [@Elephark](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Elephark)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2013, 10:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modern-wooden-yoyo/50630/5 "2013-03-10T22:49:04Z")
The one JamesMay posted is much closer to what I am thinking about. I was thinking that the truss rod would be made out of wood as well though. And with no pickups. Something made on a mill from a single block of wood. ---
**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:** [March 11, 2013, 12:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modern-wooden-yoyo/50630/6 "2013-03-11T00:34:56Z")
> [@JamesMay](#): > > That Jamboo looks extremely tacky. Actually it’s not… > [@JamesMay](#): > > The one Cruton posted is much closer to what I am thinking about. I was thinking that the bearing seat would be made out of wood as well though. And with no weight rings. Something made on a lathe from a single block of wood. Wood is too unstable to make a bearing seat that would hold the tolerances needed. That’s why people use metal inserts of some sort. Those shown are quite large. Some people use ones more the size like used in a FHZ. ---
**Author:** ![kyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/df705f/32.png) [@kyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kyo)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2013, 8:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modern-wooden-yoyo/50630/7 "2013-03-11T08:02:55Z")
Eric Wolff turns yoyos like you’re discussing… tons of them… but he doesn’t typically sell them online. You can sometimes find others selling his stuff, but it’s not too common since we tend to like it 🙂 He uses ebony, cocobolo, you name it… he’s an incredibly skilled wood turner. Alan Gray also does them ([woodtops.com](http://woodtops.com)) … he is primarily a spintop maker, but he does yo-yos now and then as well. A few others make wood yoyos now and then… I’ve done a few myself even. You don’t see them in mass because they’re hard to make… wood isn’t consistent or predictable, so you have to deal with the problems that brings. Kyle ---
**Author:** ![the\_dope\_chaud](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/the_dope_chaud/32/1176_2.png) [@the\_dope\_chaud](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/the_dope_chaud)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2013, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modern-wooden-yoyo/50630/8 "2013-03-11T13:34:58Z")
I was scrolling down and was gonna mention Eric Wolff, but someone beat me to it. The link is dead, but if you hit google image for eric wolff yoyo, the 9th picture is a inside shot of one of his wood throws, with wooden bearing seat like you mentionned. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/c/d/3cd4d7ed146abef627f6cc257973d3550e4a8ccb.jpeg) ---
**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:** [March 11, 2013, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modern-wooden-yoyo/50630/9 "2013-03-11T13:44:35Z")
Yes, Eric does some wonderful work. The fact remains that the bearing seats are problematic. Look at all the complaints about too tight or too loose bearing seats encountered with metal production yoyos. ---
**Author:** ![JamesMay](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jamesmay/32/1201_2.png) [@JamesMay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JamesMay)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2013, 1:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/modern-wooden-yoyo/50630/10 "2013-03-12T01:56:58Z")
> [@the\_dope\_chaud](#): > > I was scrolling down and was gonna mention Eric Wolff, but someone beat me to it. > > The link is dead, but if you hit google image for eric wolff yoyo, the 9th picture is a inside shot of one of his wood throws, with wooden bearing seat like you mentionned. THIS is what I am talking about. I would love to own something like that.