# where can i get an axle for the shinwoo dolphin **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [January 11, 2012, 3:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-can-i-get-an-axle-for-the-shinwoo-dolphin/33713 "2012-01-11T03:20:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Peak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/919ad9/32.png) [@Peak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Peak)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2012, 3:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-can-i-get-an-axle-for-the-shinwoo-dolphin/33713/1 "2012-01-11T03:20:05Z")
please help me i dont know where to get one ---
**Author:** ![Cream9000](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cream9000/32/601_2.png) [@Cream9000](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cream9000)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2012, 4:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-can-i-get-an-axle-for-the-shinwoo-dolphin/33713/2 "2012-01-11T04:35:53Z")
I have no experiences with Shinwoo But have you tested out your other axles? If so a CLYW Axle may fit or a Yoyofactory Axle Or that or you could just get the axle measurements and go to your local hardware store and purchase a Axle and then cut off the excess. ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2012, 4:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-can-i-get-an-axle-for-the-shinwoo-dolphin/33713/3 "2012-01-11T04:44:40Z")
Take it to the hardware store and see what fits. Look for set screws 1/2 to 3/4 inches long. If it’s an ANSI thread thread it’s probably a 6x32 or an 8x32. If it’s metric a 4 mm x 7 mm is probably a good start to try. ---
**Author:** ![FlyingWaffles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/c37758/32.png) [@FlyingWaffles](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FlyingWaffles)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2012, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-can-i-get-an-axle-for-the-shinwoo-dolphin/33713/4 "2012-01-11T16:59:07Z")
Now I’m not a 100% sure how shinwoo sets their gap size with the axle, but to me it almost looks like that flat part(non threaded part) of the axle is what’s actually spacing the gap for the throw. Now if that’s the case your most likely going to have to contact shinwoo for a replacement. If it does in fact have tapped halves to wear the axle will only go so far through the yo’s half before stopping then you should have no problem following jhb8426’s or Cream9000’s advice and just bring it to the hardware store. Unfortunately I have yet to acquire anything from the shinwoo line with this style of axle, so I can’t be certain how its’ guts work. Good luck to you! ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2012, 7:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-can-i-get-an-axle-for-the-shinwoo-dolphin/33713/5 "2012-01-11T19:41:13Z")
The bearing/bearing seat is what sets the gap. The unthreaded section really doesn’t play a part in it. The axle points protrude from the shell as shown in the pic below, so tapped length is not a limiting factor. You could shape your own points if you like. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/c/7/bc7ce73478d962f458a123257150b41d179e4739.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![FlyingWaffles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/c37758/32.png) [@FlyingWaffles](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FlyingWaffles)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2012, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-can-i-get-an-axle-for-the-shinwoo-dolphin/33713/6 "2012-01-11T20:28:11Z")
Thanks for the insight jhb, yea I was simple trying to determine it’s design solely through photos online. I had a feeling it was tapped but in a few photos I thought I noticed the flat section of the axle to be a larger diameter then threaded part. So I was thinking it was possible they used that for setting the gap width. Just goes to show what I know :wink: ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2012, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-can-i-get-an-axle-for-the-shinwoo-dolphin/33713/7 "2012-01-11T20:35:21Z")
I’ll bet now people are going to be looking to pick up Dolphins for hubstacking mods. BTW, does YYF sell the stack posts? They should include those with the kits. If they do, they aren’t shown in the pictures or product descriptions. ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2012, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-can-i-get-an-axle-for-the-shinwoo-dolphin/33713/8 "2012-01-11T20:42:34Z")
> [@FlyingWaffles](#): > > Thanks for the insight jhb… Just goes to show what I know :wink: I’m not too far ahead of you. :wink: