# 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:** 78
**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:** [July 23, 2022, 10:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1582 "2022-07-23T22:42:39Z")
We’ll see how this turns out tomorrow when it’s dry. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/f/0/ff0d233b381078accf96f60f554577db9d41505d.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/d/c/5dcf5dfcd1e8ce1fb1b56dbc25589fe42ecebb39.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:** [July 24, 2022, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1583 "2022-07-24T20:33:11Z")
Still needs sanding and finish, but here’s the Lati butterfly with a legend wing for comparison. The Lati weights 68g 🤪 @adamantiumpops is going to be pumping iron with this one. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/a/8/3a803b215a45a97bbe6e6cd0f1d307ffb4423b1f.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/0/9/309a5bc23664b168de4a23c3236fb0bae8a1168b.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/9/c/39c300662b994ced6316303defae5934c0f14cbc.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![adamantiumpops](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/adamantiumpops/32/198285_2.png) [@adamantiumpops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/adamantiumpops)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1584 "2022-07-24T20:47:32Z")
Oh my God it looks perfect! ---
**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:** [July 24, 2022, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1585 "2022-07-24T21:00:39Z")
I wish you could have seen me using calipers on the video you sent of the bitterfly to try to get the curve right. A real precise method to be sure :joy:. ---
**Author:** ![ChrisFrancz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chrisfrancz/32/48992_2.png) [@ChrisFrancz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ChrisFrancz)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 12:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1586 "2022-07-25T00:47:08Z")
Your yoyos look amazing. You’re making your own yoyos however you want them while most of us still feel guilty about our last yoyo purchase. I know the wood costs money and it takes a lot of time but still…you’re MAKING your own yoyos! ---
**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:** [July 25, 2022, 12:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1587 "2022-07-25T00:53:58Z")
I have to say, it feels super rewarding. I’ve been lucky to get a lot of great tips from folks on here and learning from examining the awesome throws I’ve received from others. ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2022, 1:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1588 "2022-07-25T01:04:28Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/e/e/7ee03742ba36d7ff30bdace59e0fda03b44e7e3d.jpeg) got this in the mail today from @Eric_Newlin ! Very nice! ---
**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:** [July 25, 2022, 2:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1590 "2022-07-25T02:19:28Z")
Turned these recently, except the Bocote which I turned a bit ago. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/6/f/e6f074a06251b481e0fdecd7ae9ba8fc9b35746e.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/f/3/3f3e19c111ed9c9df949d667903edae50d46e6fb.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/a/b/aab26429ee3c5bbac0e0db88f02e3abc828c7f49.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/7/f/e7f58fdf717032fbac331e93a5ff4c6e6409605c.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/c/3/dc303f1d94952d00df59cdd0763adf6a0cda9721.jpeg) ---
**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:** [July 25, 2022, 3:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1591 "2022-07-25T03:08:22Z")
Is it common practice to sand after assembly @Eric_Newlin? I would have thought it would be easier to sand while on the lathe. Just curious about your process. Thanks! 😊 ---
**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:** [July 25, 2022, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1592 "2022-07-25T10:05:42Z")
I initially started by sanding each half on the lathe, individually, before assembling. When I got my Cole jaw chuck I changed to sanding after assembly because I could easily mount the assembled yoyo back in the lathe jaws. This method helps makes the inlays more flush and lets me sand everything more evenly in my opinion. On a related note, I started using the air compressor between sanding grits and that’s been super effective at avoiding packed pores/grain. ---
**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:** [July 27, 2022, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1593 "2022-07-27T20:58:39Z")
Finishing four different variations on my Mother T design. Thanks to @chaselawrence97 and others for the good feedback. @DocPop, I suspect at least one of these will be more up your alley. Last yo-yos before I have to get ready for teaching and pause the yoyo-making for a while. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/5/d/35dda0f4ef7e67463064ccbd93736a0d051c3477.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![chaselawrence97](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c77e96/32.png) [@chaselawrence97](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chaselawrence97)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2022, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1595 "2022-07-27T21:08:52Z")
Can’t wait to see the new additions!! ---
**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:** [July 27, 2022, 10:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1596 "2022-07-27T22:33:06Z")
Cool! Thanks for sharing. Also is that a maple with wenge inlays I see in the new set? ---
**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:** [July 27, 2022, 10:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1597 "2022-07-27T22:58:27Z")
It certainly is 🕶 ---
**Author:** ![DocPop](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/docpop/32/605009_2.png) [@DocPop](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DocPop)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2022, 11:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1598 "2022-07-27T23:30:43Z")
Exciting! ---
**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:** [July 31, 2022, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1599 "2022-07-31T20:25:39Z")
I ordered myself a series of custom marking templates to mark perfectly spaced response holes and taper lines. I may not be able to use them soon, but I’m still pumped. Plus, I got them for both 4 and 6 holes response and for various axle sizes. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/7/d/27d1a3cfc40aeb44d3e14b6dde7c65a2764c22df.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/1/f/e1f5ba5621dcf2ebe66f48d5a48d8ff6dc17fa55.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Marioyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/marioyo/32/303068_2.png) [@Marioyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Marioyo)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2022, 8:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1600 "2022-07-31T20:30:29Z")
Nice got yourself a good deal on those parts if they are through sendcutsend. ---
**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:** [July 31, 2022, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1601 "2022-07-31T20:31:35Z")
Yeah, they were super cheap, and since they had a minimum order amount, it made sense to order a variety of templates. ---
**Author:** ![CaptainFoxxButt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captainfoxxbutt/32/197384_2.png) [@CaptainFoxxButt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaptainFoxxButt)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2022, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1602 "2022-08-02T20:39:15Z")
Maple mother t still for sale? ---
**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:** [August 14, 2022, 10:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381/1603 "2022-08-14T22:15:06Z")
I had some unexpected time to tinker in the shop. I want to be able to make a basic butterfly yoyo quickly and cheaply, but have it look good and play great. 1 hour from start to finish was the goal. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/b/0/3b084f73e9a1e1222b5f9f33708985d8824a8393.jpeg) [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381.md?page=77) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381.md?page=79)