# Tom Kuhn Appreciation thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Exhibition\ **Created:** [February 7, 2013, 12:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173 "2013-02-07T12:26:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 10
**Author:** ![chrismacg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f4b2a3/32.png) [@chrismacg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chrismacg)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2020, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/183 "2020-04-23T16:56:57Z")
I think eBay has been overzealous in auto-resisting on occasion. I know a previous item I bought using the “buy it now” feature was relisted without the seller taking action. However, in the case of the metallic green No Jive, I’m pretty sure they had two. The box I received was _almost_ identical to the photos shown on the original auction. ---
**Author:** ![chrismacg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f4b2a3/32.png) [@chrismacg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chrismacg)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2020, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/184 "2020-04-24T16:27:52Z")
Has anyone seen. No Jive with a bearing inside? I recently picked up a Clean Machine and was surprised to find a bearing. I can take the bearing out and put in one of my extra wood axles, but I’m interested in who may have taken on this modification. I have no information on the original owner; this came from an estate sale. ![IMG_1939](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/2/4/024f705042fa068112ba914544c3a9a36ba37136.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![edhaponik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/edhaponik/32/150896_2.png) [@edhaponik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edhaponik)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2020, 5:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/185 "2020-04-24T17:03:55Z")
Hahaha GROSS! (JK, but that is weird lol) I know kyo (Kyle Weems) did a few No Jive bearing mods, and Mo did as well - although they were more involved: > **[Day 3: Mo-Jive - Doc Pop's Toys & Games](https://doctorpopular.com/day-3-mo-jive/)** > > The Tom Kuhn No-Jive was one of the earliest take apart yo-yos. It’s a reversible shape yo-yo (it can be altered from a wide gap shape to a narrow body shape) with a removable wooden axle. It’s a classic yo-yo that, along with the Silver Bullet,... ---
**Author:** ![edhaponik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/edhaponik/32/150896_2.png) [@edhaponik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edhaponik)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2020, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/186 "2020-05-18T21:52:27Z")
somebody snag this NOW - buy it now $75?!?! [https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tom-Kuhn-Rare-Mandala-yoyo-yo-yo-yo-yo-No-Jive-Carved-New/233592252598?hash=item36632ee8b6:g:gxkAAOSwEmNewvus](https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tom-Kuhn-Rare-Mandala-yoyo-yo-yo-yo-yo-No-Jive-Carved-New/233592252598?hash=item36632ee8b6:g:gxkAAOSwEmNewvus) I would but I’ve got one. Could prob turn around and get double for it! ---
**Author:** ![AaronW](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aaronw/32/49251_2.png) [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2020, 9:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/187 "2020-05-18T21:56:13Z")
Thought the same thing! I’m trying to be good 😁 ---
**Author:** ![edhaponik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/edhaponik/32/150896_2.png) [@edhaponik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edhaponik)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2020, 10:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/188 "2020-05-18T22:02:35Z")
Ha, well… somebody scored! ---
**Author:** ![Sleeper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dfb087/32.png) [@Sleeper](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sleeper)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2020, 10:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/189 "2020-05-18T22:07:05Z")
That was a nice piece. Still hoping the butterfly Quatle comes around at some point. ---
**Author:** ![Egon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/egon/32/53004_2.png) [@Egon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Egon)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2020, 3:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/190 "2020-05-22T03:15:56Z")
The autographs are under the clear coat. Anyone know the story behind that or how many were signed before the finish? ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/a/6/1a6c0d294c86bbecd01e30ccacfd10017e52fcf3.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/b/e/3be65f49ebb7a86671370340594f9593f56baa4a.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![jblack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c4cdca/32.png) [@jblack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jblack)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2020, 9:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/191 "2020-06-02T21:55:32Z")
Ok - it’s been a while since I took out all the TK wood - Excluding roller woodies and sleep machines… Those and the TK metals are in another drawer. See if you can identify each and every one 😜 The two Heirloom are both originals, showing the variety of what was included over the years (and one was from UK). Detail pics can follow… ![IMG_4894](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/1/3/b135e3f164da1e533cdc30f2e3268b4628d051fe.jpeg) ![IMG_4895](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/d/d/9dd4ea2f9e38b8df42ee9267f8fdbbef4e7c5245.jpeg) ![IMG_4896](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/d/8/0d8139a588e8ead4976afc9414d69e230a8542d9.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Grendel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/grendel/32/92975_2.png) [@Grendel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Grendel)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2020, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/192 "2020-06-07T08:53:01Z")
I always wanted the “Box” ---
**Author:** ![Grendel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/grendel/32/92975_2.png) [@Grendel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Grendel)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2020, 8:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/193 "2020-06-07T08:57:36Z")
Oh baby ---
**Author:** ![Grendel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/grendel/32/92975_2.png) [@Grendel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Grendel)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2020, 8:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/194 "2020-06-07T08:58:41Z")
I’ve got a bunch. What’s your address? ---
**Author:** ![Sleeper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dfb087/32.png) [@Sleeper](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sleeper)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/195 "2020-06-07T19:27:22Z")
Really nice collection. I am jealous for some of the yoyos that you have two of. ---
**Author:** ![maathimself](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5f9b8f/32.png) [@maathimself](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/maathimself)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2020, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/196 "2020-06-07T21:24:14Z")
Can anyone give me a quick guide on how to tune a Sleep Machine? Mine has a bit of wobble. ---
**Author:** ![Grendel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/grendel/32/92975_2.png) [@Grendel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Grendel)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2020, 12:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/197 "2020-06-08T00:45:18Z")
You have too much axle into one half. I always completely reset the internals and then go a half a turn on each side until you get the gap you want. It takes time to do it right but I don’t know another way. Let’s ask a guy I know @edhaponik ---
**Author:** ![edhaponik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/edhaponik/32/150896_2.png) [@edhaponik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edhaponik)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2020, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/198 "2020-06-08T16:31:04Z")
That’s about my method for SB2’s and RW/SM. It’s a brilliant adjustable gap system, but can be tricky to tune. ---
**Author:** ![Grendel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/grendel/32/92975_2.png) [@Grendel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Grendel)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2020, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/199 "2020-06-08T19:48:51Z")
Thanks buddy! ---
**Author:** ![Egon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/egon/32/53004_2.png) [@Egon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Egon)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2020, 12:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/200 "2020-07-30T00:10:16Z")
Did they do this in the shop or is this a home grown? ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/f/1/3f12d2e299ce723bfc5b42ee8ba25cfbf8df20a6.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![fatguysnacks247](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fatguysnacks247/32/81478_2.png) [@fatguysnacks247](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fatguysnacks247)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2020, 12:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/201 "2020-07-30T00:25:37Z")
that was a shop ano, but if the rims are stripped, that looks like it was done after ---
**Author:** ![Egon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/egon/32/53004_2.png) [@Egon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Egon)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2020, 12:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173/202 "2020-07-30T00:27:27Z")
Here’s another. Looks so crisp and uniform. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/b/4/8b4909f862a6376a92a076aa1142fdf1aa0b1ed1.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/c/6/ac6324227f07f474f0388dc19b3499787aba201a.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/6/c/e6c7e92dd8bc2a9d2eebd92d5af2c39c43b6322d.jpeg) [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173.md?page=9) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-appreciation-thread/49173.md?page=11)