What size dowel do I use for the butterfly?
Ok awesomeness! Thanks
I’ve tried an OUT Hipster, don’t own one yet, but, I liked the way it played.
Like others, I started with a Duncan Butterfly and eventually worked up to the 2015 eH. If you need convincing the Duncan Butterfly is capable, go to YouTube and search “Drew Tetz Duncan”. Prepare to be amazed.
Remember, fixed axle play isn’t about the coolest or most expensive gear, but about having fun (although cool gear is always nice). What I will say in praise of unsealed wood is that over the past year of playing my 2015 eH, it has become one of a kind. There is no other eH out there that has the same usage dings and use patina as mine. Sealed wood shows it use, but differently (or maybe I just play the eH that much more). Plastic is fine, it will ding and scuff to show use. However, in my opinion, the eH is more beautiful today than it was straight from the box.
Good luck in dipping your toe into fixed axle. I hope you find you enjoy it.
So many great fixed axles today.
Like what others have said, these are some of my favorites:
TMBR (anything! Colin is a genius) - Sullivan, Irving
Duncan Butterfly - Hold out for a sparkle finish 
Hildy Currier - One of my favorites, Luke is making a take apart design now, can’t wait to try it!
Tom Kuhn No Jive - just a classic, and one of the best fixed axles ever designed.
All of those you should be able to find under $50.
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What about lottery for ebony Eh? Is it closed?
I never leave home without a Silver Bullet on my bag.
I think my 2015 EH would be my fave wood, if I could carry it in my pocket. unfortunately, the heat and humidity of my pocket make the wood thread axle come apart on me. As long as I don’t carry it in my pocket it stays together fine. So, I mostly have the No Jive in my pocket.
Definitely love how the EH plays, though! I think I would be most interested in the Zebrano to try something lighter than the Oak. It’s hard not to want the Wenge though…
…but I see it’s too late anyway.
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Is that a Conklin Sidewinder lol?
I went through a 6-string phase around college (never 7). Kinda glad I found an appreciation for the classic Fender Jazz and realized I’m better suited to less strings/frets and more tone/technique. Not meant to sound snobby/elitist at all. It’s a lot like fixed axle and bearings - sometimes it’s easier to find your style when you impose some limitations. Also, that wenge is pretty.
I LOVE the zebrano’s weight. It’s like a Duncan Butterfly made of really nice wood. So you get that texture and smoothness along with super easy stalls/flips/moons. It and the bubinga have been on my finger the most so far.
No, I hear you!
I went through a Stanley Clarke phase and I had basses tuned all different ways. I realized that with a 6-string I could have all three on one bass. I had another local maker, Jay Riness make me one, and I tuned it E A D G C F. I lost all interest in the 4-string and sold all of mine. It makes me sick now that I sold my first one, which was an old Fender Precision.
I decided I wanted the low B and that’s how I ended up with 7 strings.
This was made by Greg Curbow, who was a luthier in the Blue Ridge Mountains who has since passed. I also have 6-string fretless of purple heart and lace redwood by him.
I have since bought a 4-string and enjoy it a lot. It’s definitely better for teaching! If I want the full effect of imposing limitations, I play the tuba!
Sorry I took us off topic. I might have to sell something, and get the Zebrano. I’ve spent way too much on yoyos recently! Still would like to try the other makers as well. haven’t tried O.U.T or Hildy.
Does the no jive on YoYoExpert right now come with extra axles?
I don’t think the No Jives now come with extra parts, however there is a place online that still has axles and stuff in stock for really cheap. A quick google search of ‘no jive axle’ will put the other site about halfway down the first page. Bought new axle and axle sleeve there just last week and got about 5 extra no jive parts for free 
Also, i believe the Butterfly axle is equivalent to a 1/4" dowel. Just be sure to measure metal axle plus a little extra (for sanding) when cutting the replacement out of a dowel. You’re going to need to glue that thing in good–2-part epoxy works better than any glue, in my experience.
Ok thank you very much
Is the website tom Kuhns? What is the website called?
Dowel for duncan butterfly: It would be better to take the axle with to compare sizes.
Love it! I’ve seen Curbow’s and they always look so elegant.
I never really got out of the Stanley Clarke phase lol. All my J basses are different: tenor, fretless, 5-string… and then a Stingray for my everyday. My dream bass is a Fodera Yin-Yang like Vic… someday… ok, probably not… 
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The No Jives come with a couple cotton strings and one extra axle sleeve.
Cool thanks
Should I use 100 percent cotton or 50/50 string?
I prefer cotton, but mainly use 50/50 type 8 because it wears much better. Cotton wears out fast.
Yeah it’s kinda funny that I’m just now learning the “basics” of yoyoing if you will. But I’ve been playing unresponsive for years and I consider myself a pretty advance player. It’s cool but it’s like I’m a noob when it comes to a regular wood yoyo. Lol