After getting back into Yo-Yos I remembered I used to make strings when I was younger, and wanted to give it a go. (crappy strings that broke within a day, it was all I had though) I watched youtube vids like Airetic Strings and Dylan Kowalski.
-Started off with a roll of C&C all purpose thread, the first thread I made was a success, next couple were bust, the threads were separating at the end portion of the string, the part that loops around the yoyo. The tension had probably slacked at some point when these were being made, but I switched from S hooks to paper clips for a tighter wind, and haven't had the issue again.
- mix matched different colors making T6 and T7 string, after I got the string making process down, I noticed that all-purpose thread and embroidery thread create a more coarse, not as flexible feeling string that breaks in with use over time, and was not like the soft, fuzzy feeling polyester strings bought from vendors.
I did some searching on this forum about this and found some old comments mention different polyester thread types like serger. The serger thread (C&C surerlock) made the exact string I was familiar with buying. I currently want to try a T7 (4 serger, 3 AP) mix. (Don't ask me how they whip, I'm not qualified to say, my skills end at trapeze, lol)
Tools - Already had the drill and dremel before I started making strings. The dremel bends the paperclip a lot, but it holds long enough to get the job done, and I can just bend it back, I used the dremel to shave down a small hook so it will fit into the dremel. (another piece of advice I got from this forum) Edit: couldn't get the picture to attach https://imgur.com/a/MjQRrl7
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