# Show some wooden yoyos you've made **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [July 7, 2017, 11:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381 "2017-07-07T23:27:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 104
**Author:** ![Pun1sh3R](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pun1sh3r/32/193125_2.png) [@Pun1sh3R](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pun1sh3R)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 12:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2106 "2023-02-22T00:16:52Z")
My Opinion; These are not “Handmade” yoyos. These are “Artisan” yoyos. I vote for a “Re-Label” While I generally agree with your statements, this hobby has its own uniqueness. There are so many “Mom and Pop Shop” entities out there. It’s not the typical David vs. Goliath that is commonly seen in other industries/hobbies. I personally love supporting the Masters and Craftsman of a trade vs. Corporate big Machines. Again in this Hobby, we don’t see a lot of the latter. I feel when I support a individual (Maker), I am not only buying a product but supporting a dream. ---
**Author:** ![piano\_man19](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/piano_man19/32/127975_2.png) [@piano\_man19](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/piano_man19)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 12:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2107 "2023-02-22T00:57:37Z")
Just to open another can of worms: wood yoyos should be more available. I know the process is more intense and tedious for wood yoyos, but I’d love to see more manufactures try it. ---
**Author:** ![Xanadu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xanadu/32/84910_2.png) [@Xanadu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xanadu)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 1:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2108 "2023-02-22T01:28:02Z")
> [@Pun1sh3R](#): > > These are not “Handmade” yoyos. These are “Artisan” yoyos. I vote for a “Re-Label” I’m sorry, I think you’re mistaken. If you’re talking about boutique- type brands that are small and run by one or a few people (e.g. MK1, G2, Static Co) then sure. But I’m actually talking about handmade yoyos. Glen hand makes all of his SW yoyos. He literally carves them out by hand over hours of time… ---
**Author:** ![Pun1sh3R](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pun1sh3r/32/193125_2.png) [@Pun1sh3R](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pun1sh3R)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 1:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2109 "2023-02-22T01:34:59Z")
That was what I was referring too. These are Artisan Wood Yoyos made by Masters. I dont think “Handmade” quite covers what they truely are. The reference to “Mom and Pops” was more toward the other brands you listed. ---
**Author:** ![Lido](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lido/32/173650_2.png) [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 1:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2110 "2023-02-22T01:52:12Z")
[waits for glove slap] ---
**Author:** ![Eric\_Newlin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eric_newlin/32/598950_2.png) [@Eric\_Newlin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Eric_Newlin)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 2:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2111 "2023-02-22T02:57:35Z")
@Pun1sh3R@Sleeper80 I thought I’d respond over in this thread to keep the fixed-axle February thread on topic. > [@Fixed Axle February-Week 4](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-week-4/370301/46): > > [20230205\_130603] The break looks similar. Wonder if this is a material issue? Mine was smashed in my pocket. But Mr. Eric ( @Eric_Newlin ) is a Gentleman and a man of his word. It’s possible that there was some unseen defect in the walnut dowel used for these. I inspect the dowel portions I use, but it’s always possible there was a flaw that wasn’t visible. I’ve had a c-grade yoyo with a 1/4” walnut axle that didn’t make the cut sitting around and decided to use it for a stress test. I clamped it pretty hard on the edges and it took a significant amount of pressure to break it in half. Like, I had to aggressively try with my hands to finally snap it. It makes me think that the ones that snapped definitely could have had a bad dowel section. I mean hard whacks and doing outdoor chores with it in the pocket probably don’t help either 😁, but still. Another good reason I’m trying 5/16” and 8mm axles in some alternate woods. I really like how walnut plays, and I like the spin time of a 1/4” axle, but it’s definitely a bummer to get a yoyo and have it break on you. Either way, I’ll get these fixed and back in commission soon. 😁 ---
**Author:** ![vegabomb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/vegabomb/32/199_2.png) [@vegabomb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vegabomb)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 3:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2112 "2023-02-22T03:04:58Z")
Potential breakage and string burn are the very reasons I use Gaboon Ebony for axles. And my own experience has told me there isn’t any noticeable difference in play between denser and less dense woods. I spoke to a respected member of the fixed axle community and they said “ In my experience the density of the wood in the axle is not central to responsiveness.” String tension, gap and response system matter. Not the axle wood. ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 3:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2113 "2023-02-22T03:06:44Z")
Its definitely the whole setup that matters, but the type of axle wood is still important in my experience. ---
**Author:** ![vegabomb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/vegabomb/32/199_2.png) [@vegabomb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vegabomb)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 3:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2114 "2023-02-22T03:09:29Z")
I don’t mean to argue but to some degree wood is wood. I mean if the axle was made of rubber or styrofoam that would matter, but hard wood is hard wood. The only thing that could make a difference is if you actually burned a groove into a softer axle. That would make the yoyo more responsive I’d think. Other than that I don’t think there’s any difference. ---
**Author:** ![Pun1sh3R](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pun1sh3r/32/193125_2.png) [@Pun1sh3R](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pun1sh3R)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 4:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2115 "2023-02-22T04:21:37Z")
Mr. Eric, That was not intended to asign blame. I just noticed it looked like a very similar break to mine. Yes. My broken yoyo was “My Fault”. There may be charges of Yoyo endangerment. Luckily Yoyo Protective Services has not showed up yet. These are natural resources, the things that make them beautiful can also cause issues. Thank you for taking the time to fix them. ---
**Author:** ![Eric\_Newlin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eric_newlin/32/598950_2.png) [@Eric\_Newlin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Eric_Newlin)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 4:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2116 "2023-02-22T04:47:49Z")
Oh it’s totally ok! No hard feelings here, and I didn’t take it as blame. :+1: I like the problem-solving and it’s nice to figure out how I can make these work better for everyone. ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 5:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2117 "2023-02-22T05:01:02Z")
Hardwood is not hardwood. There are very significant differences between them. I could never have released the KNack with a purpleheart axle. It wouldn’t have played the same and Kyle wouldn’t have liked it. ---
**Author:** ![Errant.Giraffe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/errant.giraffe/32/283519_2.png) [@Errant.Giraffe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Errant.Giraffe)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 8:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2118 "2023-02-22T08:26:36Z")
I’m new here (and fairly new to the whole yoyo game) but I just needed to stop and say, “wow!” This whole thread is fascinating and inspiring. I definitely need to try my hand at this. I’ve got all the woodworking tools I might need. Are there any resources you all might suggest for learning the intricacies of a yoyo build? A google search obviously turns up a ton of links, but I’d appreciate anyone pointing out a few good ones. It’s gotta be so satisfying to throw a yoyo you made from scratch! ---
**Author:** ![vegabomb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/vegabomb/32/199_2.png) [@vegabomb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vegabomb)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 11:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2119 "2023-02-22T11:28:18Z")
Of course there are differences between hardwoods, that’s the core of this discussion. The density difference just doesn’t matter (with regards to response) in a yoyo axle. Do you think less dense wood has some property that creates more friction on the string? Again the only way that would be is if the axle is soft enough to burn a groove into it. The reason I brought this up at all is due to another thread where you posted that denser woods were less responsive, that just isn’t correct. ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2023, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2120 "2023-03-26T09:55:46Z")
I’m still working my way through the order list. Here is a KNack, Bloodcell and Button I made today. ![20230326_200759](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/b/b/8bb7bedd8108071649cb958d80f42b0956ca70e1.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![RaRa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rara/32/225696_2.png) [@RaRa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RaRa)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2023, 10:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2121 "2023-03-26T22:59:30Z")
I’m going to need to add my name onto that RBC list soon! Those look epic! ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2023, 5:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2122 "2023-04-07T05:12:49Z")
I worked on a proof of concept today; a (mini) onepiece KNack. It’s a bit of a big deal to me, because its very difficult to hand turn complex shapes when making one piece yoyos. There are some benefits to onepiece yoyos: - They tend to be smoother than their 2 piece counterparts. - Throws, returns and regens feel smoother and are less aggressive. - They can never come apart as there are no glued parts. I will be working on a full sized onepiece KNack soon! ![20230407_144234](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/4/0/940aa68e478f0ac4f4b47398ccd91abf10c98fe2.jpeg) ![20230407_140205](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/b/e/1bebbc6f7822e5429f11a4019e6863c53f6dd7cc.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![GnarlyCharlie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gnarlycharlie/32/279610_2.png) [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2023, 5:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2123 "2023-04-07T05:33:28Z")
With one piece yo-yos do you tend to make the gap smaller to account for not being able to give it a response pattern? It’s a piece of art. ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2023, 7:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2124 "2023-04-18T07:13:46Z")
I just completed making every Spinworthy yoyo of significance for a customer. A Harbinger, Survivalist, Button, KNack, Bloodcell and Steadfast. ![IMG_20230418_164639_323](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/0/f/70fe36a79cc2284f0668710edc94d260cefee0fa.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Eric\_Newlin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eric_newlin/32/598950_2.png) [@Eric\_Newlin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Eric_Newlin)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2023, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2125 "2023-05-29T20:13:36Z")
School is out, so it’s time to make yo-yos. First up is a looper prototype. ![IMG_8257](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/4/b/74b4e9db519d5ee79d5542a03a01afe3a6503f29.jpeg) ![IMG_8256](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/b/c/3bc471151a4b804caada3645b514b1deda86fb2f.jpeg) [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381.md?page=103) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381.md?page=105)