# Nuts for Axle Removal **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [August 11, 2022, 3:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nuts-for-axle-removal/361175 "2022-08-11T15:20:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TommyBwell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tommybwell/32/304464_2.png) [@TommyBwell](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TommyBwell)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2022, 3:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nuts-for-axle-removal/361175/1 "2022-08-11T15:20:46Z")
I want to use the two nut method to remove a stuck axle on a YYF 720 but can’t figure out the right size/thread nut. Any ideas? Does YYE sell them? ---
**Author:** ![craZivn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/crazivn/32/124648_2.png) [@craZivn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/craZivn)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2022, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nuts-for-axle-removal/361175/2 "2022-08-11T20:03:19Z")
The most common axle thread size is M4x0.7. 4mm diameter with a .7mm thread pitch. Might not be available at the big-box places like Lowe’s or Home Depot but a hardware store should have them. Ivan ---
**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:** [August 19, 2022, 1:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nuts-for-axle-removal/361175/3 "2022-08-19T01:01:40Z")
Take it to a HARDWARE store and see what fits - ACE, True Value etc… Most YYF use a M4x.7 mm thread. > [@Common Yoyo Axle Sizes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/common-yoyo-axle-sizes/18437): > > This question comes up often enough that it deserves it’s own topic. I’ve assembled what I know here. Please feel free to fill in the blanks for other models and manufacturers and I will update the main post as they are added. Only add an entry if you are sure about it please. This should help when people need to replace an axle and may be able to find what they need at a hardware store. If you don’t find it here, take your yoyo to the hardware store and see if they have something that fits i.e… ---
**Author:** ![TommyBwell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tommybwell/32/304464_2.png) [@TommyBwell](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TommyBwell)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2022, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nuts-for-axle-removal/361175/4 "2022-08-19T12:59:33Z")
Thanks guys. My local Ace Hardware has an amazing selection of tiny nuts and bolts. I thought I would need a specialty fastener store.