# New yoyo Bearings **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [September 13, 2013, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-bearings/59142 "2013-09-13T17:56:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![FoolsGoldDigger](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/foolsgolddigger/32/7928_2.png) [@FoolsGoldDigger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FoolsGoldDigger)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2013, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-bearings/59142/1 "2013-09-13T17:56:24Z")
Does it happen to anyone where the bearing on a new bought yoyo is in so tight that a bearing removal tool cant get it out? is that bad? ---
**Author:** ![CaliBuddha](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/calibuddha/32/156_2.png) [@CaliBuddha](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaliBuddha)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2013, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-bearings/59142/2 "2013-09-13T18:20:18Z")
Yes, it happens on certain manufacturers yoyos. Try sticking it in the freezer for 30-45 minutes. Remove it, from freezer. Attempt to wiggle the bearing off with the tool again. If, and when, you get it off, try getting a piece of sandpaper and running it around the part of the yoyo that runs through the bearing. It will make it slightly more loose so it can be removed easily next time. ---
**Author:** ![grolk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/grolk/32/1398_2.png) [@grolk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/grolk)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2013, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-bearings/59142/3 "2013-09-13T19:21:40Z")
Sorry to threadjack. Would this work with a stuck axle as well? (the hex key hole is not pointing out, pliers don’t work) ---
**Author:** ![CaliBuddha](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/calibuddha/32/156_2.png) [@CaliBuddha](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaliBuddha)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2013, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-bearings/59142/4 "2013-09-13T19:25:08Z")
> [@grolk](#): > > Sorry to threadjack. Would this work with a stuck axle as well? (the hex key hole is not pointing out, pliers don’t work) It’s possible. You may still need to use the pliers though. ---
**Author:** ![PAPO](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/papo/32/1415_2.png) [@PAPO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PAPO)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2013, 9:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-bearings/59142/5 "2013-09-13T21:13:18Z")
no it probably wont’ work with an axle, most axles are steel or stainless steel, while most yoyos are Aluminium, which shrinks faster than steel which is why it loosens the bearing seat for stainless steel bearings putting it in the freezer. Putting it in the freezer will only make the axle tighter. ---
**Author:** ![CaliBuddha](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/calibuddha/32/156_2.png) [@CaliBuddha](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaliBuddha)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2013, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-bearings/59142/6 "2013-09-13T21:18:34Z")
Heating it up would make it more tight, since the Al would expand. Making it cold the yoyo will shrink on itself, since the molecules are moving closer together. It won’t wrap tighter around the axle. ---
**Author:** ![LinksLegionaire](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/linkslegionaire/32/886_2.png) [@LinksLegionaire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LinksLegionaire)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2013, 9:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-bearings/59142/7 "2013-09-13T21:23:00Z")
Use the double-nut method with stuck axles. Screw two nuts onto the axle and use a pair of pliers to grab the bottom nut. It will catch on the top nut and you’ll be able to unscew the axle without damaging the threads. ---
**Author:** ![PAPO](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/papo/32/1415_2.png) [@PAPO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PAPO)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2013, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-bearings/59142/8 "2013-09-13T21:30:19Z")
> [@MiamiBuddha](#): > > Heating it up would make it more tight, since the Al would expand. Making it cold the yoyo will shrink on itself, since the molecules are moving closer together. It won’t wrap tighter around the axle. by the Al shrinking faster than the Steel the hole the axle is in will shrink. ---
**Author:** ![CaliBuddha](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/calibuddha/32/156_2.png) [@CaliBuddha](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaliBuddha)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2013, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-bearings/59142/9 "2013-09-13T21:39:57Z")
No. The aluminum will shrink upon ITSELF. It will molecules will move closer to each other in the same material, meaning they will move AWAY from the outside. Outside meaning, outer rims and axle hole. Axle hole will stretch away from the axle toward the inner parts of the aluminum. Look at my crude painting so you can visualize it. [](https://i.imgur.com/zKhjpqo.png) Cold yoyo: Left Hot yoyo: Right Molecules spreading out (hot) will expand the aluminum, therefore causing the axle hole to get smaller. Molecules contracting (cold) will shrink the aluminum upon itself. ---
**Author:** ![n01mportant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/48db29/32.png) [@n01mportant](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/n01mportant)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2013, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-bearings/59142/10 "2013-09-13T21:42:52Z")
Best drawing ever. ---
**Author:** ![CaliBuddha](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/calibuddha/32/156_2.png) [@CaliBuddha](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaliBuddha)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2013, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-bearings/59142/11 "2013-09-13T21:45:48Z")
> [@n01mportant](#): > > Best drawing ever. I design yoyos, obviously. ---
**Author:** ![grolk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/grolk/32/1398_2.png) [@grolk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/grolk)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2013, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-bearings/59142/12 "2013-09-13T21:58:50Z")
Thank you so much, MiamiBuddah and Papo. I’ll definitely give it a shot in the freezer then. Also thanks to link. That sounds like a really good method. I’ll try that first 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![crococorey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/crococorey/32/1380_2.png) [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2013, 12:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-bearings/59142/13 "2013-09-14T00:17:12Z")
May I ask: what yoyo is it? ---
**Author:** ![grolk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/grolk/32/1398_2.png) [@grolk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/grolk)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2013, 12:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-bearings/59142/14 "2013-09-14T00:17:55Z")
Indeed you may. DMII 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![latnay90](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/9d8465/32.png) [@latnay90](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/latnay90)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2013, 11:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-bearings/59142/15 "2013-09-14T11:55:16Z")
It won’t work as well then since it’s plastic, but the bearing seat is still aluminum so you should get some help from the freezer.