Thread: How To Do Stuff - The Official Mods & Maintenance Useful Info Sticky

Somehow, we lost the original Mods & Maintenance forum sticky so I'm having to completely re-do it. These are the links that I remember from the original thread, but is far from complete

If there are any that you remember being in the original thread and you dont see them here, please send me a PM. Thanks!!

How to properly remove stuck bearings.

If you dye yo yos read this...

YoYoJam yo-yo dyeing guide! Acetone and RIT method

How to remove, clean, and lube a bearing

How to remove YoYoJam bearing Video inside (link fixed)

Removing the shields on a bearing with no c-clips
macca

Cap Sizes

How to tune a yo-yo with a set screw axle

Buzzon Tuning - By YoMeister

Poor-man's Friction Stickers... Pics on Pg. 2...

Silicone Mod: tips and hints

The Definitive String Making guide *many pics*

bananaman's string making rig

String Making ::: A do-it-yourself instructional tutorial type thingy
- by Gsimian

String Makers' Club!
- By Raley et al

How to make your own Concave bearings...

How To Make A Yo Case (~672kb)

Polishing Aluminum.... (Links updated 4/14/2009)

Tools of the Trade...

Mods using Coral Rings (GWS, HWW etc)

Genral Bearing Info and Maintenance...

Modding Glue

O-ring Shim Mod

How to tie a loop that wont slip

How to Satin a metal yo-yo by FNG (with video goodness)

shields Ultimate Bearing Mod
Yet another great contribution from shield.

So, What The Heck Are Shims, Anyway?

The Official Guide: How To Make Your Own Shims

How to recess a Duncan with a drill (by Skip)

How to make WaspNest String CWs! (by Yo_shi)

Important Powdercoating Information (from Luke Vader)

A How To On Doing A DIY Case.. (from Vguitars)

Double Nut method to Remove an Axle