# Smileypants707's string rig making adventure
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/smileypants707s-string-rig-making-adventure/311888
**Category:** Custom String Makers
**Created:** [December 11, 2019, 8:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/smileypants707s-string-rig-making-adventure/311888 "2019-12-11T08:42:48Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)
#### Post date: [December 11, 2019, 8:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/smileypants707s-string-rig-making-adventure/311888/1 "2019-12-11T08:42:48Z")
A sneak peek at my ever evolving man-cave string rig madness! Finally getting this thing dialed in, and it feels great š¶
Iāll update this _thread_ periodically.
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## Current capabilities [12-11-2019]
Okay, so at the time these photos were taken, this rig is:
- dialed in to my ideal finished string length, to minimize waste. All I have to do is tie an overhand loop knot as close to the top of the string as possible and itās my ideal length for unresponsive 1a
- able to lay out strings in batches of up to 5 at a time
- set to my preferred 100% polyester recipe
- set to use up to 7 cones at time
- set up to be pulled by hand
## Things Iād add to the current rig
- maintenance done on my Dremel [or a new one] so that it runs smoother/ more predictably. It has a really spaztastic RPM control.
- area to accumulate finished strings, well organised and fool proof to keep track of different recipes/ colors
- MOAR HOOKS lol. For the bearing loop end of the string
- cone adapters/ some sort of retrofitted bearing cone adapters to help my cones spin smoother [and quieter] as thread is being pulled from them
- get a premium spring scale [0-5 Newton/ 0-500 Grams] to get my recipes as accurate and consistent as possible.
## Future projects
Eventually, Iād like to create an electronic motorized rig. But thatās a future endeavor. For now, this rig is my main priority.
I also have plans to write up a how-to guide explaining the process of creating/ honing a recipe that works for you. Spoiler allert: math is a pretty awesome tool. So stay tuned for that!
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[**Update 12/20/19**](#update1)
Switched the feed direction from horizontal to vertical. Now, the cones donāt spin while pulling wraps and there are 3 benefits of this:
1. There is _much_ less resistance. Like, none at all šāāļø
2. Pulling is almost dead silent.
3. Less likely to tangle.
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### Author:  [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)
#### Post date: [December 11, 2019, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/smileypants707s-string-rig-making-adventure/311888/2 "2019-12-11T10:09:14Z")
Oh sweet!
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### Author:  [@beeebon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beeebon)
#### Post date: [December 11, 2019, 11:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/smileypants707s-string-rig-making-adventure/311888/3 "2019-12-11T11:06:00Z")
Excellent! I dig the pun too
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### Author:  [@Legit\_yoyostrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legit_yoyostrings)
#### Post date: [December 11, 2019, 12:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/smileypants707s-string-rig-making-adventure/311888/4 "2019-12-11T12:03:23Z")
holy cow this is sweet
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### Author:  [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)
#### Post date: [December 11, 2019, 12:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/smileypants707s-string-rig-making-adventure/311888/5 "2019-12-11T12:32:16Z")
nice going dude! are you happy with the way the string feels and how tight it is wound?
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### Author:  [@French](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/French)
#### Post date: [December 11, 2019, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/smileypants707s-string-rig-making-adventure/311888/6 "2019-12-11T13:16:13Z")
That is an actual rig in an actual man cave! (My string ārigā is a couple of folding chairs set equidistant from a lolly column in my similar to your man cave)
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### Author:  [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)
#### Post date: [December 11, 2019, 3:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/smileypants707s-string-rig-making-adventure/311888/7 "2019-12-11T15:15:49Z")
> [@PCaliyoyos](#):
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> are you happy with the way the string feels and how tight it is wound?
Yes, and no lol. Iāve been doing it by feel and while it may yield nearly consistent results, my goal is to eventually take most of the guess work out of the reduction. I have a few ideas for this already, itās just going to take time to get it all tested.
Iāll try to take some photos of the āfailedā recipes to add a little more understanding to my process for honing my recipes.
> [@beeebon](#):
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> I dig the pun too
š
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> [@anon5341354](#):
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> Oh sweet!
> [@beeebon](#):
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> Excellent!
> [@Legit\_yoyostrings](#):
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> holy cow this is sweet
Thank you šš
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### Author:  [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)
#### Post date: [December 11, 2019, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/smileypants707s-string-rig-making-adventure/311888/8 "2019-12-11T16:06:20Z")
Loving all the little hooks and loops to guide the thread!
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### Author:  [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)
#### Post date: [December 11, 2019, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/smileypants707s-string-rig-making-adventure/311888/9 "2019-12-11T16:15:14Z")
They definitely ease some of the frustration š
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### Author:  [@YoYoExpertGarrett](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertGarrett)
#### Post date: [December 11, 2019, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/smileypants707s-string-rig-making-adventure/311888/10 "2019-12-11T16:19:28Z")
Wow thatās legit man, looks good!
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### Author:  [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)
#### Post date: [December 11, 2019, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/smileypants707s-string-rig-making-adventure/311888/11 "2019-12-11T16:25:32Z")
Thank you! Itās a wip, but itās fully functional as of now.
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### Author:  [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)
#### Post date: [December 11, 2019, 6:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/smileypants707s-string-rig-making-adventure/311888/12 "2019-12-11T18:38:37Z")
This is very exciting. Chad makes the best nylon/poly blend strings Iāve ever used!
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### Author:  [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)
#### Post date: [December 11, 2019, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/smileypants707s-string-rig-making-adventure/311888/13 "2019-12-11T18:44:02Z")
Thanks man š
I just updated the OP with more details, to whom it may concern.
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### Author:  [@French](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/French)
#### Post date: [December 11, 2019, 7:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/smileypants707s-string-rig-making-adventure/311888/14 "2019-12-11T19:36:22Z")
> [@smileypants707](#):
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> Spoiler allert: math is a pretty awesome tool. So stay tuned for that!
Math should be everyoneās friend (especially string makers). I think you hit on the key about stringmaking with the idea of a guide that explains how to make a string that works for you.
Bravo, sir.
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### Author:  [@gomanual](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gomanual)
#### Post date: [December 11, 2019, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/smileypants707s-string-rig-making-adventure/311888/15 "2019-12-11T19:51:41Z")
> [@smileypants707](#):
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> get a premium spring scale [0-5 Newton/ 0-500 Grams] to get my recipes as accurate and consistent as possible.
Iāve been contemplating adding a scale to my string making setup too. I feel like this is one of the major variables that is often not discussed. We talk about reduction, but never the pull force resisting that reduction. I have a plan to build a rig that I can apply constant tension as the sting is wound, and do some experimentation.
What made you decide on the 5 N range?
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### Author:  [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)
#### Post date: [December 11, 2019, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/smileypants707s-string-rig-making-adventure/311888/16 "2019-12-11T20:01:24Z")
> [@gomanual](#):
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> What made you decide on the 5 N range?
Idk, had to start somewhere! Haha they are cheap enough too. If I need a different scale, itās not a big deal.
> [@gomanual](#):
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> I feel like this is one of the major variables that is often not discussed. We talk about reduction, but never the pull force resisting that reduction.
Yes, totally agree! In most cases, it isnāt a huge issue; but Iām at a stage where I want to start controlling for that now. I mean, why not? Wouldnāt hurt to try!
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### Author:  [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)
#### Post date: [December 20, 2019, 11:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/smileypants707s-string-rig-making-adventure/311888/17 "2019-12-20T11:39:36Z")
Updated
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### Author:  [@yoCHOPPA](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoCHOPPA)
#### Post date: [December 20, 2019, 12:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/smileypants707s-string-rig-making-adventure/311888/18 "2019-12-20T12:07:47Z")
Thanks everyone here been help getin a jig/rig set up been just doing one at a time for a bit now have a set up for 4 now
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### Author:  [@gomanual](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gomanual)
#### Post date: [December 20, 2019, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/smileypants707s-string-rig-making-adventure/311888/19 "2019-12-20T13:02:49Z")
Iām digging the vertical feed. Thatās how my sewing machine works; makes sense for this too! If you run into problems with the thread unspooling itself too easily you can buy a āthread sockā for each spool to add a little resistance and keep things tidy.
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### Author:  [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)
#### Post date: [December 20, 2019, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/smileypants707s-string-rig-making-adventure/311888/20 "2019-12-20T21:43:36Z")
Spun up a small batch today.
[https://www.instagram.com/p/B6T0s4UhNFp/?igshid=ruucn3jhcoll](https://www.instagram.com/p/B6T0s4UhNFp/?igshid=ruucn3jhcoll)
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