# The Making of a Spinworthy Yoyo (Now actually works) **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Videos\ **Created:** [October 3, 2019, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-making-of-a-spinworthy-yoyo-now-actually-works/308905 "2019-10-03T13:55:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2019, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-making-of-a-spinworthy-yoyo-now-actually-works/308905/1 "2019-10-03T13:55:53Z")
Hi everyone. Here is a video of me making a yoyo. It’s really poor quality, but it will give you the idea. [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/5/0/0500037a6ae6b6b5cc16c8bc4ac96326d73abbcf.jpeg "Making a Spinworthy Yoyo") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQsN2TJrt6g) Feel free to ask any questions about tools or processes that may not have been clear. ---
**Author:** ![mechagodzilla](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mechagodzilla/32/63671_2.png) [@mechagodzilla](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mechagodzilla)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2019, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-making-of-a-spinworthy-yoyo-now-actually-works/308905/3 "2019-10-03T14:23:55Z")
Thanks ---
**Author:** ![EmpiricalWorm](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/empiricalworm/32/61066_2.png) [@EmpiricalWorm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EmpiricalWorm)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2019, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-making-of-a-spinworthy-yoyo-now-actually-works/308905/5 "2019-10-03T14:40:00Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![KiLbUcK](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kilbuck/32/794_2.png) [@KiLbUcK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KiLbUcK)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2019, 3:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-making-of-a-spinworthy-yoyo-now-actually-works/308905/7 "2019-10-03T15:19:40Z")
The video is set to private ---
**Author:** ![eternalmetal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eternalmetal/32/44877_2.png) [@eternalmetal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eternalmetal)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2019, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-making-of-a-spinworthy-yoyo-now-actually-works/308905/8 "2019-10-03T15:51:40Z")
Yea, I can’t see it either ☹ ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/4/7/c473fbadf595f8881255020fca00abdc0dfc473e.gif) ---
**Author:** ![SirDarverok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9e5f3/32.png) [@SirDarverok](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SirDarverok)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2019, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-making-of-a-spinworthy-yoyo-now-actually-works/308905/10 "2019-10-03T20:51:38Z")
It isn’t:( ---
**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:** [October 3, 2019, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-making-of-a-spinworthy-yoyo-now-actually-works/308905/11 "2019-10-03T21:06:05Z")
Still set to private @anon5341354. ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2019, 9:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-making-of-a-spinworthy-yoyo-now-actually-works/308905/12 "2019-10-03T21:47:31Z")
Ok. NOW it works for sure!! ---
**Author:** ![EmpiricalWorm](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/empiricalworm/32/61066_2.png) [@EmpiricalWorm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EmpiricalWorm)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2019, 11:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-making-of-a-spinworthy-yoyo-now-actually-works/308905/13 "2019-10-03T23:29:12Z")
That was awesome! Thanks for sharing this. ---
**Author:** ![Yertle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yertle/32/126385_2.png) [@Yertle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yertle)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2019, 11:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-making-of-a-spinworthy-yoyo-now-actually-works/308905/14 "2019-10-03T23:51:07Z")
Really cool! Thanks for sharing it! ---
**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:** [October 4, 2019, 12:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-making-of-a-spinworthy-yoyo-now-actually-works/308905/15 "2019-10-04T00:39:50Z")
That’s really great @anon5341354. 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. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![FiveIronBrian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fiveironbrian/32/451_2.png) [@FiveIronBrian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FiveIronBrian)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2019, 1:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-making-of-a-spinworthy-yoyo-now-actually-works/308905/16 "2019-10-04T01:07:29Z")
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? ---
**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:** [October 4, 2019, 2:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-making-of-a-spinworthy-yoyo-now-actually-works/308905/17 "2019-10-04T02:53:08Z")
Noice. Amazing how simple and easy you make it all look. And of course how great they always turn out. ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2019, 4:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-making-of-a-spinworthy-yoyo-now-actually-works/308905/18 "2019-10-04T04:21:33Z")
> [@vegabomb](#): > > Do you use a jointer or planer to get the wood to its initial thickness? Also, is that 10 playing cards thickness? 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. > [@FiveIronBrian](#): > > What is the size of the axle and the size of the bit for the hole? 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. ---
**Author:** ![EOS44](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eos44/32/47059_2.png) [@EOS44](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EOS44)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2019, 4:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-making-of-a-spinworthy-yoyo-now-actually-works/308905/19 "2019-10-04T04:41:30Z")
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? ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2019, 5:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-making-of-a-spinworthy-yoyo-now-actually-works/308905/20 "2019-10-04T05:27:45Z")
> [@EOS44](#): > > Also, why acetone on the axle holes? 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. ---
**Author:** ![pep65](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pep65/32/54510_2.png) [@pep65](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pep65)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2020, 8:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-making-of-a-spinworthy-yoyo-now-actually-works/308905/21 "2020-04-13T08:48:55Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2020, 8:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-making-of-a-spinworthy-yoyo-now-actually-works/308905/22 "2020-04-13T08:54:23Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![pep65](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pep65/32/54510_2.png) [@pep65](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pep65)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2020, 12:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-making-of-a-spinworthy-yoyo-now-actually-works/308905/23 "2020-04-13T12:16:39Z")
Don’t be so critical. It was in focus 😄. 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.