# 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:** 67
**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:** [June 21, 2022, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1361 "2022-06-21T17:42:19Z")
I’m not very far yet. I started by turning this chuck mount (? no clue as to the right terminology) to attach my yoyo puck to. Unfortunately, the face isn’t perfectly flat, so I may have to retry with an actually flat/planed piece of wood. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/5/7/65726eaf17b46a7f38e0069ee92bc33f21c7b127.jpeg) ---
**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:** [June 21, 2022, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1362 "2022-06-21T19:38:27Z")
You can just turn the face flat. ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2022, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1363 "2022-06-21T20:28:51Z")
Worst video. ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2022, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1364 "2022-06-21T20:33:20Z")
Turn it flat with a squre end scraper. Check if it’s flat by putting the shaft of the tool along the face. You will want to turn that chuck down to me be tapered at the sides too to allow access to rounding off the edges of your yoyo halves. ---
**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:** [June 21, 2022, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1365 "2022-06-21T20:39:57Z")
I turned the edges down and will probably taper even further before the next half. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/2/e/42e43a9431ee55c25ae91cec202fcaed283a3c81.jpeg) Here it is with the puck (2 1/2” diameter, 3/4” thick). I secured it with the tail stock, but it’s not in the picture. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/a/f/7af264c5d56ed1e5eba5797c78ded2fac7fd4799.jpeg) And after much ado, here’s my first attempt at a maple half. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/9/b/19be98eacc38a7aa179a3407562d4b1aa7d1918e.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/2/1/8212bc28139d7fcfaeaeb67bd8ab63dda7763bb5.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/6/2/56288d746609463f03da39e172a37082af64f6c3.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2022, 8:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1366 "2022-06-21T20:44:19Z")
That should work nicely! I would just suggest drilling the axle hole while it is mounted on the lathe. ---
**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:** [June 21, 2022, 8:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1367 "2022-06-21T20:44:48Z")
It’s a pretty hefty yoyo half. It needs to be thinner by about 1/3 I think. But I think I’ll try to match it and keep going just to get one under my belt. I anticipate it’s going to take practice and/or a different method to get consistent shoulder curves. I’ve also got some cherry and paduk and purpleheart for whenever I get halfway decent. Or quarterway decent. ---
**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:** [June 21, 2022, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1368 "2022-06-21T20:47:04Z")
That would definitely be ideal. I don’t have a drill chuck right now, so I’m going to have to rely on a press for now. Hopefully I can get a drill chuck soon - I imagine it would have a big impact. ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2022, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1369 "2022-06-21T20:47:59Z")
> [@Eric\_Newlin](#): > > It’s a pretty hefty yoyo half. It needs to be thinner by about 1/3 I think. Go for 15mm, whatever that is in the weird, weird world of imperial. ---
**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:** [June 21, 2022, 8:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1370 "2022-06-21T20:49:30Z")
Ahh yes 15mm - just a clean 0.5905512 inches over here in imperial land :joy: ---
**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:** [June 21, 2022, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1371 "2022-06-21T20:54:57Z")
I noticed Colin of TMBR used a guide like this for consistency. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/0/c/70ce88065401f90b87f943ea8f50429c2996c2c8.jpeg) Are there other good ways to get consistent gap curves from the circumference toward the axle? ---
**Author:** ![Yoyogeek15](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyogeek15/32/187634_2.png) [@Yoyogeek15](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyogeek15)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2022, 9:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1372 "2022-06-21T21:03:03Z")
nah it wasn’t that bad at all. actually that video just made me see all the hard work you put into each spinworthy throw !!! ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2022, 9:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1373 "2022-06-21T21:04:45Z")
I do some tapers and then eyball the curves. To do the tapered sections, I draw a circle to mark the edge of the inner wall while the half is spinning on the lathe. Then, I mark the outer edge a couple of mm in. Then I turn that section marked out on the rim down to the inner wall flat. From there I start turning whatever curve I want by eye. I hope that makes sense. ---
**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:** [June 21, 2022, 9:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1374 "2022-06-21T21:05:40Z")
Sort of like this? ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/9/5/795abcd8677410bf62c136016b786a664fae1a8a.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2022, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1375 "2022-06-21T21:08:24Z")
Yes! 👌 ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2022, 9:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1376 "2022-06-21T21:11:33Z")
That was a very basic yoyo, it can get far more involved than that. ---
**Author:** ![Yoyogeek15](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyogeek15/32/187634_2.png) [@Yoyogeek15](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyogeek15)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2022, 9:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1377 "2022-06-21T21:13:48Z")
it didn’t seem very basic to me 😅 ---
**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:** [June 21, 2022, 9:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1378 "2022-06-21T21:14:13Z")
~~For the longer taper cut, would you approach from the curved side or from the flat side? And would you use a flat scraper or a curved scraper or a spindle gouge?~~ _Never mind, I just rewatched your video and saw you approach form the flat side with a flat scraper._ (Also, this all makes me appreciate every hand-turned throw like 1000% more) ---
**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:** [June 22, 2022, 10:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1379 "2022-06-22T22:19:00Z")
Update! I tried again today but started from scratch to make some adjustments after yesterday’s first try. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/e/8/7e81ea1f4a024c1614ab9b84218ba65882ecb1f5.png) ---
**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:** [June 22, 2022, 10:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1380 "2022-06-22T22:21:13Z")
I used cherry today and planed the wood slightly thinner. Then I marked circumferences for the first taper cuts and the response holes. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/d/0/0d0106e05c9a3c5404db2d02e34aca6621cff0a9.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/a/f/aaf5e91365ee22573d4e14b41b48059d93db1340.jpeg) [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381.md?page=66) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381.md?page=68)