# Origami Axel
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/origami-axel/83893
**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance
**Created:** [April 28, 2017, 11:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/origami-axel/83893 "2017-04-28T23:47:33Z")
**Posts on this page:** 5
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### Author:  [@Steven926](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Steven926)
#### Post date: [April 28, 2017, 11:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/origami-axel/83893/1 "2017-04-28T23:47:33Z")
The Axel on my origami broke and I can’t find the dimensions or anywhere to buy a new one. Someone pls help!
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### Author:  [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)
#### Post date: [April 29, 2017, 2:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/origami-axel/83893/2 "2017-04-29T02:47:23Z")
It’s just a stock set screw. Measure the pieces to get the length you need. Take one piece to the hardware store to find the screw thread size. If they have a set screw with the thread size and length you need, buy it. Otherwise buy a standard screw a bit longer than you need and cut it to length. Smooth the cut end with a small sharpening stone. (Took me longer to type that than it would to actually do it (aside from the trip to the store).
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### Author:  [@Steven926](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Steven926)
#### Post date: [April 29, 2017, 3:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/origami-axel/83893/3 "2017-04-29T03:40:21Z")
> [@jhb8426](#):
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> It’s just a stock set screw. Measure the pieces to get the length you need. Take one piece to the hardware store to find the screw thread size. If they have a set screw with the thread size and length you need, buy it. Otherwise buy a standard screw a bit longer than you need and cut it to length. Smooth the cut end with a small sharpening stone. (Took me longer to type that than it would to actually do it (aside from the trip to the store).
Thanks a lot for the response! I’m not much of a handy man so I didn’t really think about doing that
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### Author:  [@YoYoExpertGarrett](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertGarrett)
#### Post date: [May 1, 2017, 1:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/origami-axel/83893/4 "2017-05-01T13:58:48Z")
If you’re not feeling too handy - The Origami uses a 10mm axle. YYF 10mm will fit:
> **[YoYoFactory Axles](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/yoyofactory-yoyo-axle?variant=18870708164)**
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> These are replacement axles for your YoYoFactory yo-yos.Flea: Mighty Flea, Big Deal8mm MVP, BOSS, SuperNova LITE, SuperNova, Proton, New SuperStar, Space Cowboy, Horizon, Aviator 2, Too Hot10mm 44, 44 Special, 2010-2012 Superstar, Skyline, DNA,...
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### Author:  [@Steven926](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Steven926)
#### Post date: [May 1, 2017, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/origami-axel/83893/5 "2017-05-01T21:29:00Z")
> [@YoYoExpert Garrett](#):
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> If you’re not feeling too handy - The Origami uses a 10mm axle. YYF 10mm will fit:
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> [YoYoFactory Axles – YoYoExpert](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/yoyofactory-yoyo-axle?variant=18870708164)
Dope. Thank you. I found a screw with the thread size at home depot and cut it to fit for a quick fix. I’ll definitely be buying one of those though. Thanks again!