# Will it STEM? Freshly Dirty Stem Review **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Reviews\ **Created:** [August 1, 2024, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-it-stem-freshly-dirty-stem-review/406680 "2024-08-01T13:56:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Fancy-0](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fancy-0/32/282201_2.png) [@Fancy-0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fancy-0)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2024, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-it-stem-freshly-dirty-stem-review/406680/21 "2024-08-09T15:56:18Z")
Let the games begin!! ![IMG_1789](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/0/d/80da76267262852936d3cabe08b1e36e2ecb2a57.jpeg) I’ll be taking a “only wrong answers” approach. ---
**Author:** ![Hungrymushroom](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hungrymushroom/32/259613_2.png) [@Hungrymushroom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hungrymushroom)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2024, 9:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-it-stem-freshly-dirty-stem-review/406680/22 "2024-08-09T21:17:25Z")
So I don’t have the tools to do this but I wanted to buy a couple 2” stone bowls and make them into a yo-yo, this stem system would be perfect for that project ![IMG_6308](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/7/1/e7186574a34dc41874e1b7783986c340a1702db6.jpeg) ![IMG_6309](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/1/d/f1d6cf3a4f74b59fb87da4891697e1af104c5776.jpeg) ![IMG_6310](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/f/1/bf121874f51ae68a7b97d379c8d2fbcc41f11878.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2024, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-it-stem-freshly-dirty-stem-review/406680/23 "2024-08-09T21:30:30Z")
My brother wants to make YoYo out of rocks. It would be heavy but he seems sincere about the desire to do it. Those look sick I’m excited to see how they turn out ---
**Author:** ![Hungrymushroom](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hungrymushroom/32/259613_2.png) [@Hungrymushroom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hungrymushroom)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2024, 9:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-it-stem-freshly-dirty-stem-review/406680/24 "2024-08-09T21:31:03Z")
Definitely would be heavy but I think it would be so cool! ---
**Author:** ![Fancy-0](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fancy-0/32/282201_2.png) [@Fancy-0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fancy-0)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2024, 10:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-it-stem-freshly-dirty-stem-review/406680/25 "2024-08-09T22:42:20Z")
These look dangerously exciting! ---
**Author:** ![Hungrymushroom](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hungrymushroom/32/259613_2.png) [@Hungrymushroom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hungrymushroom)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2024, 10:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-it-stem-freshly-dirty-stem-review/406680/26 "2024-08-09T22:45:44Z")
I need a diamond bit of the correct diameter and access to a drill press, and I need to figure out the response, probably like friction stickers of some sort for the “prototype” Edit: never mind about response, I forgot the STEM system has that covered 🤙 these may be happening sooner than I thought ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2024, 12:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-it-stem-freshly-dirty-stem-review/406680/27 "2024-08-10T00:39:00Z")
So your saying we need a Midwest fixed axle event to work on some wood and other material ---
**Author:** ![Son-of-Morris](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/son-of-morris/32/250533_2.png) [@Son-of-Morris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Son-of-Morris)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2024, 12:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-it-stem-freshly-dirty-stem-review/406680/28 "2024-08-10T00:40:53Z")
BYOM, Bring Your Own Material. Just a bunch of random stuff people can try to turn into yoyos! ---
**Author:** ![Hungrymushroom](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hungrymushroom/32/259613_2.png) [@Hungrymushroom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hungrymushroom)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2024, 12:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-it-stem-freshly-dirty-stem-review/406680/29 "2024-08-10T00:41:10Z")
If I could get a few of these made I’d send them out as a pif, I just don’t have money for parts and whatnot yet unfortunately ---
**Author:** ![Hungrymushroom](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hungrymushroom/32/259613_2.png) [@Hungrymushroom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hungrymushroom)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2024, 12:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-it-stem-freshly-dirty-stem-review/406680/30 "2024-08-10T00:45:35Z")
That’s a great idea ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2024, 1:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-it-stem-freshly-dirty-stem-review/406680/31 "2024-08-10T01:24:47Z")
@Saltman360 may have suggested this first in the fixed axle server I’m just an enabler trying to poke the idea further :wink: ---
**Author:** ![rkalajian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rkalajian/32/672584_2.png) [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2024, 1:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-it-stem-freshly-dirty-stem-review/406680/32 "2024-08-10T13:40:28Z")
What about orange halves for more of that “organic” yo-yo feel? ---
**Author:** ![SML](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sml/32/221290_2.png) [@SML](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SML)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2024, 4:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-it-stem-freshly-dirty-stem-review/406680/33 "2024-08-15T16:40:54Z")
Not intended use (silly thing to say in this thread)… ![IMG_8351](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/1/e/21e6034d69ea0b1ef0c72e0dc6c76f3dfdef8dc8.jpeg) ![IMG_8349](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/a/0/ba017470ced394c8b1d05830aff695ba2de5e5e0.jpeg) ![IMG_8350](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/d/7/8d76261b99cad23e4153ce1d28dbea946228def8.jpeg) The Aoda Snow Fox, which has a very high wall and a very long axle, STEMs without \*modification. \*(I don’t think it makes a difference in terms of the STEM seats sitting on the halves, but I did grind down the posts for a narrow bearing, which is where it got those scuffs.) ---
**Author:** ![SML](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sml/32/221290_2.png) [@SML](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SML)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2024, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-it-stem-freshly-dirty-stem-review/406680/34 "2024-08-15T17:17:35Z")
Bonus: ![IMG_8352](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/d/d/add5527d988d956eba944c7398bb17871800a70b.jpeg) It’s not quite as flush because of the tapered gap, but I was also able to do this with the Slim Jim after borrowing the axle off the Snow Fox. Putting the o-rings on the bearing seat (on the yoyo) helps to keep the STEM seats centered and minimize vibe. ![IMG_8354](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/f/5/ef514e0fcfa651b83c514eb9facf3f20cb6078f5.jpeg) ![IMG_8353](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/f/c/dfc13d365c1029bb457637e337dc246cbefabb37.jpeg) (Hopefully I’m not the only one who was wondering how well this sort of thing could work!) ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2024, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-it-stem-freshly-dirty-stem-review/406680/35 "2024-08-17T15:32:26Z")
> [@What did you get in the mail, 2024?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/3671): > > The may require a little tuning to avoid vibe, but it does function well. Let me know if these pics don’t really cover what you’re looking for: [IMG\_8364] [IMG\_8365] [IMG\_8366] [IMG\_8368] While not completely interchangeable with it, it’s like an updated version of the old Buzz-On SPR system. In fact, let me try something… [IMG\_8369] [IMG\_8370] [IMG\_8371] [IMG\_8372] Nice! With a long enough axle, and some way to center the spacer (in the case of the Menehune, that’s the existing SPR s… @arthurfoley SPR mod ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2024, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-it-stem-freshly-dirty-stem-review/406680/36 "2024-08-20T18:44:39Z")
![IMG_8206](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/4/f/84f9c84c8ea0db914c26b018326f57c6a828e5d5.jpeg) ![IMG_8207](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/5/1/95155c7ef0a715e1d926bab442c3bb380f25879b.jpeg) The workhorse will stem ---
**Author:** ![Son-of-Morris](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/son-of-morris/32/250533_2.png) [@Son-of-Morris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Son-of-Morris)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2024, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-it-stem-freshly-dirty-stem-review/406680/37 "2024-08-20T18:51:00Z")
Not gonna lie, that looks awesome, haha! ---
**Author:** ![rkalajian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rkalajian/32/672584_2.png) [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2024, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-it-stem-freshly-dirty-stem-review/406680/38 "2024-08-20T18:54:00Z")
I need some Stem kits! ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2024, 10:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-it-stem-freshly-dirty-stem-review/406680/39 "2024-08-21T22:01:41Z")
![IMG_8219](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/0/3/c03b589f9cf0c8a5d51e2af8bab0e3c6d7b26004.jpeg) ![IMG_8220](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/f/b/ffb1abb4e4b11bd4068f060d56f2fc2a3fc0af6d.jpeg) ![IMG_8221](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/a/e/7ae302ba6050dd9a179960f50efeffdb12dfaf25.jpeg) ![IMG_8222](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/1/1/81188f87b66017ba385504cfcba4233b54581b53.jpeg) No one asked but yes el Mijo can stem ---
**Author:** ![Yodaddyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yodaddyo/32/602050_2.png) [@Yodaddyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yodaddyo)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2024, 10:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/will-it-stem-freshly-dirty-stem-review/406680/40 "2024-08-21T22:13:31Z")
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