How difficult is it to manufacture a vibe-free yoyo out of wood? I havent seen many… i always figured it is because wood doesnt grow in one uniform density throughout. Is there a way to get sections of a tree that are uniform enough to give you a fairly high expectation of a balanced final product?
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Do you have any tips, tricks, or “things I wish I knew” for those who are looking to begin making their own wooden yoyos, from design to production?
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What are the pros and cons of working with multiple layers of wood vs turning a solid piece?
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Maybe that is how they get around the uneven densities in a solid piece of wood. Now I really want to know if your question is the answer to my question, LOL! 
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Maybe that is how they get around the uneven densities in a solid piece of wood. Now I really want to know if your question is the answer to my question, LOL!
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Hopefully we find out 
I’m sure someone like @Glenacius_K or @Nic_from_Adelaide could chime in if one of our questions isn’t chosen.
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What do you think is the hardest trick to do with a wooden yoyo?
Any plans for other wood unresponsives?
Would you explore doing just wood and not hybrid?
I believe the resin keeping the different laminated pieces of maple together helps fill into the pores of wood to allow for a more uniform density throughout the blank.
Could def be wrong but that’s my understanding!
What was the development process like for the Maple? I find it clever the inner metal ring also serves to allow for a removable cap as opposed to wood-on-wood.
It was the Spintastics Tornado. It was the cheapest ball bearing yoyo that I could afford at the time. Fast forward 5 years, and I was invited to join team spinstastics. That yoyo represent the beginning of my yoyo journey.
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That sounds like a fun project..Let me know if any one would like to see a metal version? On a side note, a hybrid delrin version is currently in the works.
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How about a fixie project? 
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So hyped for that version!! Same specs or little tweaked for the material?
Henry…. Paul and I go waaaay back. I talked to him personally, so you wouldn’t have to wait until tomorrow for the answer to your question.
Paul said it’s a Project that involves the use of Maple.
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Laminated wood has more consistent density than ‘solid’ wood, due to being layered with resin.
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Awesome work making a wooden unresponsive!
- What brought forth the passion for wanting to create the best wooden unresponsive yoyo?
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You have piqued my interests…
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The name went through 3 phases. “Born Crucial”, “Crucial”, and now “The Crucial Life”. Back in 2006, I was really into street wear and fashion. I wanted a name that positions the brand as a lifestyle brand rather than just a yoyo brand. In the early days, I used to design apparel and accessories such as hats and clothing influenced by streetwear. Like a fashion brand that is ever evolving, directions may have changed a little, but the spirit is still the same…my love for yoyos.
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The next yoyo release will be a hybrid delrin called Milky. Target release is August.
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