# Teach me about wood **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [August 1, 2012, 11:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/teach-me-about-wood/40985 "2012-08-01T23:09:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mx.yoyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/dbc845/32.png) [@mx.yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mx.yoyo)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2012, 11:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/teach-me-about-wood/40985/1 "2012-08-01T23:09:33Z")
I was wondering about wood yoyos. Ive been looking hard at TMBR yoyos, as Tom Kuhns are too rare or expensive for the most part. Im looking for a butterfly or modified shape, just not an Imperial. I was wondering, what should I look for in a wood yoyo? What are good things, bad things, string to use, possible mods, etc,. ---
**Author:** ![skitrz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/skitrz/32/849_2.png) [@skitrz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skitrz)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2012, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/teach-me-about-wood/40985/2 "2012-08-01T23:23:00Z")
If you are looking at a fixed axle, use cotton string as poly will melt. Most woods are imperial shaped however you can find some, such as Tom Kuhn and Eric Wolf, that have bearings and have more of a butterfly shape. ---
**Author:** ![wcrase](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wcrase/32/80_2.png) [@wcrase](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wcrase)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2012, 11:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/teach-me-about-wood/40985/3 "2012-08-02T11:23:08Z")
I play both No Jives and a few tmbr throws. I like both brands but would have to recommend one of the tmbr take apart models. Buy a bundle if cotton string, you’ll need it. If you take a duncan friction sticker and scrape the grabby gunk off down to the felt, it will help make the responsiveness more consistent. Some players also shim the gap. And remember wood is inconsistent. Expect any wood throw to vibe a little and just be happy if it doesnt. Tough knuckles help 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![yoyospirit](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyospirit/32/219875_2.png) [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2012, 12:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/teach-me-about-wood/40985/4 "2012-08-02T12:32:09Z")
Yea, TMBR is a great decision for a wood. Also, the Duncan Profly has a wooden axle so it feels a lot like a wood. ---
**Author:** ![Hippo\_Samurai](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hippo_samurai/32/1058_2.png) [@Hippo\_Samurai](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hippo_Samurai)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2012, 2:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/teach-me-about-wood/40985/5 "2012-08-02T14:50:25Z")
I am waiting for Ed to impart his fixed axle wisdom… ---
**Author:** ![wcrase](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wcrase/32/80_2.png) [@wcrase](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wcrase)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2012, 3:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/teach-me-about-wood/40985/6 "2012-08-02T15:06:10Z")
He answered a lot of my questions when I picked up wood. Extra cool guy. ---
**Author:** ![mx.yoyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/dbc845/32.png) [@mx.yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mx.yoyo)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2012, 3:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/teach-me-about-wood/40985/7 "2012-08-02T15:15:46Z")
Yea I’ve read about shimming them. What TMBR would you guys recommend? I also plan on getting one to carve a design into one. ---
**Author:** ![wcrase](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wcrase/32/80_2.png) [@wcrase](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wcrase)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2012, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/teach-me-about-wood/40985/8 "2012-08-02T15:31:25Z")
The tmbr throws have blank sides, so they meet that requirement. I’ve tried the Irving and I own a Fremont and Irving pro. The Fremont and Irving are comparable in size and weight but personally I like the feel of the Fremont. The Irving pro has a huge gap and is heavier, but I find it more difficult to get the response consistent (to be fair, I haven’t taken the time to sort it all the way out. It won’t be a problem in the end.) I’d suggest just picking the one that looks coolest to you, and dial it in. Tmbr is high quality stuff. Oh, and get a take apart model. Makes dealing with knots much easier. ---
**Author:** ![mx.yoyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/dbc845/32.png) [@mx.yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mx.yoyo)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2012, 5:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/teach-me-about-wood/40985/9 "2012-08-02T17:12:14Z")
How does the Fremont compare to a Morrison? And Thoughts on the new Lovejoy? ---
**Author:** ![wcrase](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wcrase/32/80_2.png) [@wcrase](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wcrase)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2012, 11:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/teach-me-about-wood/40985/10 "2012-08-02T23:02:44Z")
The Morrison is a classic shape. I’m guessing you’re looking for more of a butterfly shape. I didn’t know about the Lovejoy until just now. My thoughts on it: gotta have it! That will most likely be my next yoyo. If I wasn’t a responsible adult who needs new running shoes…plus I just picked something up off the bst today. That Lovejoy is a beautiful yoyo. If you get one, let me know how you like it. ---
**Author:** ![mx.yoyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/dbc845/32.png) [@mx.yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mx.yoyo)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 4:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/teach-me-about-wood/40985/11 "2012-08-03T04:53:02Z")
I’ll probably get one as soon as I find them for sale. If you see them, give me a heads up :🙂 I am also gonna get something besides that yoyo, possibly an Irving or Fremont, even the Morrison has a chance. Which have the best sleep times? ---
**Author:** ![wcrase](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wcrase/32/80_2.png) [@wcrase](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wcrase)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 5:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/teach-me-about-wood/40985/12 "2012-08-03T05:35:42Z")
That’s really impossible to say. Wood is organic, inconsistent, fickle even. It depends on weather and your set up and humidity and your throw and everything else. That’s part of what makes throwing wood so challenging and rewarding. Honestly, I never think about spin outside of however much I need to complete a trick. Really, thats all the spin time you need. ---
**Author:** ![mx.yoyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/dbc845/32.png) [@mx.yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mx.yoyo)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 6:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/teach-me-about-wood/40985/13 "2012-08-03T06:28:05Z")
Well I’ll see. I saw a Fremont on the BST for $10 hopefully it’s still available. And should I get extra wood axles? Also what else should I get? Friction stickers/turbo disks, other things like that? I’ll see what Ed has to say about this too. I know he is the wood guru around here ---
**Author:** ![wcrase](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wcrase/32/80_2.png) [@wcrase](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wcrase)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 6:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/teach-me-about-wood/40985/14 "2012-08-03T06:43:22Z")
Get the Fremont for ten bucks if you can. That’s a steal. Spare parts of any kind never hurt to have around. As far as stickers go, thats a matter of preference, though I do recommend friction stickers stripped of glue. I’m confident you could pm Ed an he would happily tell you his preferred set up and other options. He’s a very cool cat. ---
**Author:** ![wcrase](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wcrase/32/80_2.png) [@wcrase](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wcrase)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 6:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/teach-me-about-wood/40985/15 "2012-08-03T06:44:05Z")
And get a bundle of cotton string. ---
**Author:** ![mx.yoyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/dbc845/32.png) [@mx.yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mx.yoyo)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 7:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/teach-me-about-wood/40985/16 "2012-08-03T07:05:16Z")
Yea I’ll see if I can get it and I might get an Irving or Irving pro too and wait til the Lovejoy comes out. This is great, with what I’d buy a new cascade I can have a small collection of cool wood ---
**Author:** ![wcrase](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wcrase/32/80_2.png) [@wcrase](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wcrase)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 9:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/teach-me-about-wood/40985/17 "2012-08-03T09:24:41Z")
And a bunch of new tricks and a new style of play 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![mx.yoyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/dbc845/32.png) [@mx.yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mx.yoyo)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 3:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/teach-me-about-wood/40985/18 "2012-08-03T15:06:23Z")
> [@Waylon](#): > > And a bunch of new tricks and a new style of play 🙂 That’s what has me excited. I know there are a ton of 1A tricks that I has no clue of, but I’ve hit a stump. What I really wanna learn is all those stalls. ---
**Author:** ![wcrase](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wcrase/32/80_2.png) [@wcrase](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wcrase)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 4:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/teach-me-about-wood/40985/19 "2012-08-03T16:24:58Z")
Stalls are fun. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Hippo\_Samurai](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hippo_samurai/32/1058_2.png) [@Hippo\_Samurai](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hippo_Samurai)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/teach-me-about-wood/40985/20 "2012-08-03T18:03:53Z")
Stalls are indeed fun. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/teach-me-about-wood/40985.md?page=2)