# Show some wooden yoyos you've made

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381>\
**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\
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**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\
**Post date:** [June 20, 2020, 10:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/817 "2020-06-20T22:29:07Z")

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Specs:  
Diameter: 60.5mm  
Width: 34.5  
Weight: 44g  
Gap: variable.

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**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\
**Post date:** [June 20, 2020, 10:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/818 "2020-06-20T22:30:17Z")

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Although it’s 44g, it has a good long spin. Perfect for @EOS44.

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**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\
**Post date:** [June 20, 2020, 10:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/819 "2020-06-20T22:33:04Z")

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> [@anon5341354](#):
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> Weight: 44g

I thought that was light for a Harbinger that diameter. Stoked to see @EOS44 shred that boi!

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**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\
**Post date:** [June 20, 2020, 10:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/820 "2020-06-20T22:58:05Z")

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I approve of nothing in this video, yet I still love the result. Lol

[![]( " - YouTube") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wd186dZou6Q)

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**Author:** ![Tanker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tanker/32/91498_2.png) [@Tanker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tanker)\
**Post date:** [June 20, 2020, 11:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/821 "2020-06-20T23:17:06Z")

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Hmm probably coulda used one more pass on that belt sander. Super cool to see kids still getting in the shop and trying things though.

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**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\
**Post date:** [June 20, 2020, 11:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/822 "2020-06-20T23:18:50Z")

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I agree. Great to see kids try projects like these.

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**Author:** ![Tanker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tanker/32/91498_2.png) [@Tanker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tanker)\
**Post date:** [June 20, 2020, 11:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/823 "2020-06-20T23:31:01Z")

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Absolutely. My 9 year old is finally really getting into yoyos and I’d like him to start learning more in my woodshop out back so, Boom… Win/Win. I’ll be sure to post our first try at a yoyo.

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**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\
**Post date:** [June 20, 2020, 11:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/824 "2020-06-20T23:35:31Z")

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I’d love to see what you two come up with. Are you an experienced woodworker?

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**Author:** ![Tanker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tanker/32/91498_2.png) [@Tanker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tanker)\
**Post date:** [June 21, 2020, 12:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/825 "2020-06-21T00:35:44Z")

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No, certainly not experienced but I can manage decently enough on most projects. My background is in metal fab but maybe 5 years ago I realized how little I knew about woodworking and started tooling around. I’m sure our first yoyo will be a trainwreck but the end result isn’t what I’m most excited about anyhow.

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**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\
**Post date:** [June 21, 2020, 12:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/826 "2020-06-21T00:47:07Z")

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I’m sure it won’t be a trainwreck. It’s really easy to make a basic functional wooden yoyo. What’s hard is making an exceptional one.

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**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\
**Post date:** [June 21, 2020, 1:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/827 "2020-06-21T01:01:05Z")

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> [@Tanker](#):
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> the end result isn’t what I’m most excited about anyhow.

That’s right. The exciting bit is making it and problem solving, especially together with your son.

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**Author:** ![beezy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/beezy/32/161690_2.png) [@beezy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beezy)\
**Post date:** [June 21, 2020, 1:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/828 "2020-06-21T01:03:26Z")

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My goodness. I am split between this video being a “funny yoyo meme” or a great example of DIY spirit.

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**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\
**Post date:** [June 21, 2020, 1:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/829 "2020-06-21T01:03:57Z")

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Haha! Yeah it certainly contains that kinda tension.

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**Author:** ![Tanker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tanker/32/91498_2.png) [@Tanker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tanker)\
**Post date:** [June 21, 2020, 1:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/830 "2020-06-21T01:09:59Z")

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I’m hoping to get started on it the next time he stays over. I’ll keep you posted once we get rolling on it. Thanks for the inspiration!

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**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\
**Post date:** [June 21, 2020, 1:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/831 "2020-06-21T01:14:05Z")

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No worries! I love seeing wooden yoyos others have made. Everybody puts their own flavour into what they make and approaches things differently in ways I wouldn’t have though of. Diversity is good.

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**Author:** ![Mystik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mystik/32/83294_2.png) [@Mystik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mystik)\
**Post date:** [June 21, 2020, 1:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/832 "2020-06-21T01:30:27Z")

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I love the energy of this conversation.

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**Post date:** [June 21, 2020, 12:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/833 "2020-06-21T12:43:55Z")

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It’s not all that great. Sounds like a pedestal fan when spinning. Plays like normal as far as I can tell so far. Spin time suffers a bit.

 ![20200621_221213](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/0/7/307bdd15d23e026cec7b052b1945345a27c96643.jpeg) ![15927434328996709070453042218046](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/4/8/b48f1cad8e875b0ae5a042b91c39a5fd99ec5da9.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![EOS44](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eos44/32/47059_2.png) [@EOS44](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EOS44)\
**Post date:** [June 21, 2020, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/834 "2020-06-21T18:24:01Z")

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That’s crazy.

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**Author:** ![Tanker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tanker/32/91498_2.png) [@Tanker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tanker)\
**Post date:** [June 21, 2020, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/835 "2020-06-21T18:53:38Z")

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Looks wicked!

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**Author:** ![100FatYoyoDads](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/100fatyoyodads/32/198123_2.png) [@100FatYoyoDads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/100FatYoyoDads)\
**Post date:** [June 23, 2020, 4:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/836 "2020-06-23T16:08:52Z")

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That almost reminds me of a cheese wheel 🤤

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