Free Plans: How to Make a Wooden Yo Yo

: how to make a
Yo Yo

Basic Description

Here is a great example of the power of doing it yourself. Despite also owning a few high-tech yo-yos, this homemade yo-yo is the one I use most often. The size and shape are all custom fit to my hand. Most importantly, the fact that I made it incorporates a level of satisfaction to yo-yoing that a manufactured yo-yo cannot match. This is a simple and classic project that also makes a great gift, and you won't believe the functionality that you can create.

Materials

hardwood or plywood, hardwood dowel, yo-yo string, finishing oil. A complete material list is provided below.

Tools

bandsaw, disc sander, vise, drill press, bolt, washers, nuts, sandpaper. A complete tool list is provided below.

Cost

The plan itself is free! Estimated cost of materials: $3

Time

3 hours

Difficulty

Easy

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Material List

Item

Qty.

Description

1/2" - 5/8" (13-16mm) thick hardwood, ie. maple or walnut: you can also use plywood which will be stronger; you only need enough to make two yo-yo discs which are about 2 1/2" (63mm) in diameter.

1/4" or 5/16" (6 or 7mm) hardwood dowel depending on the size of your drill bit: if your drill bit is an undersized 1/4" (6mm) bit, then you can use a 1/4" (6mm) dowel (provided that it is not undersized), otherwise you will have to follow our instructions on how to bring down the size of a 5/16" (7mm) dowel.

finishing oil

yo-yo string

1/4" - 20 x 3" bolt (M6 x 75mm)

1/4" - 20 (M6) nut

washers with clearance for 1/4" (M6) bolt

wood glue (optional)

Tool List

Tool

compass

bandsaw

, jigsaw

or scrollsaw

square

sandpaper of varying grits (preferably from 100 to 400)

drill press

various clamps

see plan for details

vise

disc sander

thickness planer

not necessarily required

two small wrenches

	free plans: how to make a Yo Yo
Basic Description	Here is a great example of the power of doing it yourself. Despite also owning a few high-tech yo-yos, this homemade yo-yo is the one I use most often. The size and shape are all custom fit to my hand. Most importantly, the fact that I made it incorporates a level of satisfaction to yo-yoing that a manufactured yo-yo cannot match. This is a simple and classic project that also makes a great gift, and you won't believe the functionality that you can create.
Materials	hardwood or plywood, hardwood dowel, yo-yo string, finishing oil. A complete material list is provided below.
Tools	bandsaw, disc sander, vise, drill press, bolt, washers, nuts, sandpaper. A complete tool list is provided below.
Cost	The plan itself is free! Estimated cost of materials: $3
Time	3 hours
Difficulty	Easy
Legal Notice	Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our terms of service policy.


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