The Making of a Spinworthy Yoyo (Now actually works)

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Hi everyone. Here is a video of me making a yoyo. It’s really poor quality, but it will give you the idea.

Feel free to ask any questions about tools or processes that may not have been clear.

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Thanks

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Thanks. I’m excited to watch this. I’ll keep checking back to see when it’s up. I need to get a Spinworthy in my collection.

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The video is set to private

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Yea, I can’t see it either :frowning:

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It isn’t:(

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Still set to private @Glenacius_K.

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Ok. NOW it works for sure!!

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That was awesome! Thanks for sharing this.

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Really cool! Thanks for sharing it!

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That’s really great @Glenacius_K. Do you use a jointer or planer to get the wood to its initial thickness? Also, is that 10 playing cards thickness?

Thanks again man. Really informative. :slight_smile:

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Awesome! I was wondering if you still used the double sided tape method. What is the size of the axle and the size of the bit for the hole?

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Noice. Amazing how simple and easy you make it all look. And of course how great they always turn out.

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A thicknesser would be ideal for me. It would cut my production time by a huge amount, but alas, I don’t have one.

The wood I have used in the video was purchased in the correct thickness, but I have lots of timbers that are too thick, so I scrape them down on the lathe to the correct thickness.

I use 8 or 9 playing cards usually, depending on the model.

I use an 8mm bit with an 8mm axle. Tolerances seem tight enough with what I have.

It seems like a lot of manufacturers use 1/4" axles, but I have been unimpressed by the durability with this diameter, especially with walnut or birch. I used to do this too, but I found children were able to snap them really easily with regular use. I upgraded to 8mm so that kids couldn’t break them with high impact ground hits. I have found this diameter to not effect spin time too much and also improve responsiveness.

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This is the coolest thing I’ve seen in a while. Love the yoyo break while the laser engraving is done.

Also, why acetone on the axle holes?

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Good question. The acetone step is a new thing I’ve been doing. Sometimes the glue has failed and I have put it down to two things; my glue was too old and some woods too oily. The acetone in the holes helps to clean away the oil, resulting in a stronger, more reliable bond.

I have also replaced my glue with a more flexible type, it should hold up to impact and atmospheric changes better.

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Sorry to revive,
but this is one of the best vids i’ve seen. I’ve not long finished making a lathe, and was thinking of some useful project to try.
So a couple of questions what are the 4 holes for ? and what gouges did you use.

I’ve never tried turning before so any pointers would be greatly appreciated.

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That video was complete poo. Lol.

It features terrible angles and some of what I was doing was off camera.

This video was me making my most basic model, so there are other process I use for more complicated models.

Here I use a 1/2" flat end scraper and a 1/4" spindle gouge.

The four holes help the yoyo to return and regen properly. It also helps translate the power of your throw into spin.

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Don’t be so critical. It was in focus :smile:. It also gave me enough inspiration to have a go. Not saying that it will be anygood or that the sides will be equal, but their was enough for me to try.

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