Don’t be fooled by its looks; it’s total poo. Lol
I like the concept though and will make another laminated one another time using different woods. The density of the purpleheart was way off with this one.
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What if you slim it down and cut back the purple heart a little?
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That would help, but I wanted this one wide (46mm).
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That’s a beauty Glen. I just bought this yesterday so hopefully I’ll have some yoyo/spin top pics to post in this thread soon!
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Nothing like a little woodworking and a cigar! 
There’s something about a four jaw lathe chuck that just looks so…satisfyingly “gadgety”.
That lathe has a few different versions, three or four companies put it out under different names. I’ve got one it’s a great tool for yoyo making. Make sure you get it on a nice solid table!
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I really like that shape!!!
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That’s a nice new lathe and the perfect choice for beginning, and, complete with a scroll chuck!
They’re actually really good for the price. I would still have mine if it didn’t die on me (mine was already at least 25 years old when I bought it).
I started off with the same lathe, except mine was badged as the Australian brand ‘Ledacraft’.
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Haha. Before I had a lathe stand, I used to put mine on top of my thin MDF workbench😱.
I don’t recommend that.
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Ahhhh… And I just love the look of a nice new lathe bed… Free from scratches, CA, sanding sealer, shellac etc… 
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So I haven’t used a lathe in literally decades. Just familiarizing myself with it. I made this just eyeballing it. It actually spins great! 
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Looking good! Pine? Ash? Oak?
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Thanks! It’s ash. Can’t wait to make a yoyo!
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Do they still make the ‘make a yoyo out of anything’ kit? I can’t find it. Otherwise what are ya’ll using to do your bearing yo’s?
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One Drop Cabal guts most likely. You can buy them direct from them
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I looked but didn’t see them? I’ll keep looking, TY.
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No, contact them through email. They’re not listed on the site you just have to enquire
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Ahh… coolio speak easy style. Thanks for the heads up!
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Thought I’d make myself a one-piece yoyo today. It’s turned from a single block of pepperwood. Thought it might make a nice EDC.
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Gorgeous! How do the one pieced ones play?
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