# Question about making your own cotton strings for fixed axle **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [May 18, 2015, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-making-your-own-cotton-strings-for-fixed-axle/74702 "2015-05-18T18:16:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![trick420](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/50afbb/32.png) [@trick420](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/trick420)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2015, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-making-your-own-cotton-strings-for-fixed-axle/74702/1 "2015-05-18T18:16:53Z")
Hey guys, I’m currently making my own poly strings out of Coats and Clark XP. In short, I love them and am super happy. Anyway, with my new fixed axle obsession, I would like to spin my own cotton strings too. I was wondering if anyone is doing that on here and if the basic rules/technique are the same as for poly? Can I just use Coats and Clark cotton thread, or do I need some other kind of thread? Thanks in advance, Jeff ---
**Author:** ![Nemyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nemyo/32/14407_2.png) [@Nemyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nemyo)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2015, 7:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-making-your-own-cotton-strings-for-fixed-axle/74702/2 "2015-05-18T19:07:22Z")
My best advice to you is to experiment with different types of cotton threads and see which results appeals to you most. ---
**Author:** ![Morgoroth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/morgoroth/32/795_2.png) [@Morgoroth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Morgoroth)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2015, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-making-your-own-cotton-strings-for-fixed-axle/74702/3 "2015-05-19T18:13:18Z")
I like Gutermann a lot for sewing because of its strength and low lint. It’s not too much more expensive and definitely worth it in my opinion. They also make a lot of different types of thread and some with different thicknesses too. ---
**Author:** ![trick420](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/50afbb/32.png) [@trick420](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/trick420)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2015, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-making-your-own-cotton-strings-for-fixed-axle/74702/4 "2015-05-19T21:02:32Z")
> [@Morgoroth](#): > > I like Gutermann a lot for sewing because of its strength and low lint. > > It’s not too much more expensive and definitely worth it in my opinion. > > They also make a lot of different types of thread and some with different thicknesses too. Awesome. Thanks for the recommendation. So, if I want to make a type 10 cotton thread, how many strands is that? When I do poly, I end up with either 24 or 26 if I’m making a fatter string (so 12 or 13 strands before twisting). Would I just use a heavier thread and 12 strands, or standard thread and like 13 or 14 strands? I am currently using the duncan cotton and am told it is type 8. I hate it. I assume type 10 is thicker? ---
**Author:** ![Morgoroth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/morgoroth/32/795_2.png) [@Morgoroth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Morgoroth)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2015, 3:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-making-your-own-cotton-strings-for-fixed-axle/74702/5 "2015-05-20T03:51:00Z")
10 should be thicker, but I’m not sure about the number of threads. ---
**Author:** ![MattB](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mattb/32/14529_2.png) [@MattB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MattB)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2015, 4:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-making-your-own-cotton-strings-for-fixed-axle/74702/6 "2015-05-20T04:25:25Z")
Completely dependent on the thickness of the thread as you have guessed. Don’t worry about type #s, make what feels good and performs well. Adjust the strands and thread types to get there. Above all, have fun!