# To make a yoyo

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**Created:** [May 2, 2009, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/to-make-a-yoyo/2091 "2009-05-02T15:31:57Z")\
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**Author:** ![yoyo\_kid\_easttown\_GR](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyo_kid_easttown_gr/32/123_2.png) [@yoyo\_kid\_easttown\_GR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo_kid_easttown_GR)\
**Post date:** [May 2, 2009, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/to-make-a-yoyo/2091/1 "2009-05-02T15:31:57Z")

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I wanted to make a wooden yoyo called the lightining bolt, problem is I have no idea how and I got a couple questions. (I also plan to use a 10 ball bearing, slightly under sized yoyo[45mm], and a secret shape ;))  
1)how do u get the axle in?  
2)how would I make the yoyo heavier? (about 65 grams)  
3)what pad should I use and how do I make the grove? (I want no response)  
4)how should I make the wood smooth?  
5)what is a good width? (gap and whole)  
Please help me, thanks ;D

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**Author:** ![Pheenix](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pheenix/32/65_2.png) [@Pheenix](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pheenix)\
**Post date:** [May 2, 2009, 3:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/to-make-a-yoyo/2091/2 "2009-05-02T15:39:23Z")

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I have absolutely no chance of answering all of your questions correctly, but I can do a few:

1. You can screw it directly in which=bad idea. What you do is to place a nut in the wood which the axle screws into.
2. You can use heavier types of wood or weight rings.
3. Give it coating I suppose
4. WHen you use a 10ball the width could be like 4.5mm or something in that area.