# 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:** 114
**Author:** ![Prion\_yoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/prion_yoyos/32/190184_2.png) [@Prion\_yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Prion_yoyos)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2024, 1:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2308 "2024-03-07T01:42:13Z")
thanks, me too ---
**Author:** ![AngryGumball](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/angrygumball/32/683872_2.png) [@AngryGumball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AngryGumball)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2024, 6:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2309 "2024-03-07T06:21:26Z")
So, I have a question when it comes to shaping the yoyos on a lathe - any tips on making sure both halves are symmetrical? Would it be worth printing out (or drawing out) a quarter of my yoyo shape, cutting out the shape and use the negative portion of the cut as a guide to make sure I’m close to the desired shape I’m going for? See pic below - would fit template around blank as I begin to shape it. ![Untitled-1-01](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/3/d/b3dad4c2fbad2d99e8fad88d4468131513f6b65e.jpeg) I know I can pencil mark areas as well so I know where to begin and end the curve, calipers are a must. Mini lathe comes in tomorrow, looking forward to starting this adventure that’s been a long time in the making (likely this weekend I’ll give it a whirl, still need to get a set of tools and get a few blanks cut out) ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2024, 6:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2310 "2024-03-07T06:22:39Z")
You can certainly cut a template to test symmetry. It may be a great help. I’ve never used one, personally. ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2024, 6:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2311 "2024-03-07T06:23:12Z")
> [@AngryGumball](#): > > calipers are a must. Vernier calipers, yes. ---
**Author:** ![Nic\_from\_Adelaide](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nic_from_adelaide/32/272038_2.png) [@Nic\_from\_Adelaide](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nic_from_Adelaide)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2024, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2313 "2024-03-07T10:09:25Z")
I’ll probably be making some of these out of plywood once I settle on a shape I want to repeat ---
**Author:** ![fos1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fos1/32/150706_2.png) [@fos1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fos1)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2024, 11:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2314 "2024-03-07T11:55:40Z")
Hubcap: Very nice. You have tweaked my interest. ---
**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:** [March 7, 2024, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2315 "2024-03-07T16:09:24Z")
I looked up Jarrah, it sounds really cool. There’s so many kinds of cool woods in Australia. And so many of them sound indestructible! :joy: I guess that’s what it takes to survive a harsh climate. ---
**Author:** ![Prion\_yoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/prion_yoyos/32/190184_2.png) [@Prion\_yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Prion_yoyos)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2024, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2316 "2024-03-07T16:49:53Z")
thanks! ---
**Author:** ![AngryGumball](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/angrygumball/32/683872_2.png) [@AngryGumball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AngryGumball)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2024, 8:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2317 "2024-03-07T20:38:28Z")
Any difference between what you mentioned and a digital set? ![17098438691506082005468732681122](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/d/1/6d11b9f364a9ee8402c0ee2a1c0b5b77743abae5.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Prion\_yoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/prion_yoyos/32/190184_2.png) [@Prion\_yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Prion_yoyos)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2024, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2318 "2024-03-07T20:40:50Z")
no, although i would recommend getting a pair with metal jaws if you don’t already have some. ---
**Author:** ![AngryGumball](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/angrygumball/32/683872_2.png) [@AngryGumball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AngryGumball)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2024, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2319 "2024-03-07T20:47:00Z")
I do actually, has sharper points, lock, and thumb slide for fine tuning. Edit - Pic of the metal ones: ![Screenshot_20240307_132936_Chrome](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/1/4/8146657068bf31760314d1b6997de84178779a00.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Prion\_yoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/prion_yoyos/32/190184_2.png) [@Prion\_yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Prion_yoyos)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2024, 8:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2320 "2024-03-07T20:48:19Z")
that’s perfect. ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2024, 9:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2322 "2024-03-10T21:41:42Z")
I made a yoyo shaped object today. That’s code for a completely rubbish yoyo. I made a mistake when turning it and went with it instead of abandoning it. Should have abandoned it. ![1000007608](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/7/5/b7594fa984d64dfbee1928f46df18b3af23509af.jpeg) ![1000007609](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/9/d/99d7a50fd194e5265eb431c86a63e92e5f55c369.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2024, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2323 "2024-03-10T21:45:28Z")
Is the problem the axle and that bump out? It’s interesting. ---
**Author:** ![AngryGumball](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/angrygumball/32/683872_2.png) [@AngryGumball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AngryGumball)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2024, 11:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2324 "2024-03-10T23:27:07Z")
![20240310_155343](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/d/2/ad2ff5cc90c5ef8f1726b8e91f989e42235ea071.jpeg) ![20240310_153151](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/3/d/b3dd91f06ea5fc054604f42dc2b7ad0c2927ba2d.jpeg) ![20240310_150410](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/e/9/9e91d1a3576527ad39500452381c2c3d0af16f74.jpeg) ![20240309_225923](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/e/8/9e87f6a1956bcae74a719ace477504bccf39f0b6.jpeg) Today’s project(s) The completed one sitting on the motor was originally this one below. Super light but it works! ![20240229_132316](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/d/2/2d247c5d47c1850e874d13aa597269fdebcfa210.jpeg) Walnut one needs an axle, gonna pick up some dowels tomorrow to work with. So far, enjoying this cheap lathe, great gateway into crafting yoyos! ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2024, 11:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2325 "2024-03-10T23:34:04Z")
Awesome ---
**Author:** ![AngryGumball](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/angrygumball/32/683872_2.png) [@AngryGumball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AngryGumball)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2024, 6:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2326 "2024-03-11T06:07:09Z")
![20240310_213749](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/7/b/47b0cc127e3762206c660433481d126ab1b115d8.jpeg) Aside from putting some kind of finish on the wood, here’s my first real throw, heavily inspired by the Axl Elite. Nearly same specs, does use a 3/8" axle that isn’t ideal but matches the a-size bearing of its metal counterpart. No idea where to go on finishes, I know I’ve seen some rub oils onto the yoyo to give it a nice sheen but no idea what it is I should look for. ---
**Author:** ![Nic\_from\_Adelaide](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nic_from_adelaide/32/272038_2.png) [@Nic\_from\_Adelaide](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nic_from_Adelaide)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2024, 6:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2327 "2024-03-11T06:56:10Z")
I think walnut oil is supposed to be best for walnut. If the oak is likely to chip then use linseed, or any other hardening oil. Mostly I use furniture restoration oil/wax blend, no idea what brand is in your local hardware store. ---
**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:** [March 17, 2024, 1:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2328 "2024-03-17T01:33:34Z")
Second attempt on the lathe. Pretty happy with how it “turned” out. Still lots of room for improvement. ![IMG_5305](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/e/1/3e1256ab9febdab65d901c731f40eada79a06e96.jpeg) ![IMG_5306](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/6/0/5607b336ab744bf6f92f6855dbab8d59f8023766.jpeg) ![IMG_5310](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/e/8/5e8799c05ed0f5413fdd7bae90f719820758d0e4.jpeg) ![IMG_5309](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/e/8/de86f405e0edd0180886d8e79f971d372711fa27.jpeg) ![IMG_5308](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/8/6/386f93e20e22e790214e243f1f14f9cea0dc411d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![AngryGumball](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/angrygumball/32/683872_2.png) [@AngryGumball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AngryGumball)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2024, 2:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/2329 "2024-03-17T02:40:31Z")
![20240316_184952](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/6/b/36b5f0282074191eb706da30d5b70f8cf3d8cae2.jpeg) ![20240316_182214](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/2/a/c2af9d4e19be8f468d59b652d053e81999e559c9.jpeg) Mini lathe cranked out another this afternoon. Fun fact - a Duncan butterfly gap = 6 YYE trading cards. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381.md?page=113) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381.md?page=115)