Carve Your Own Wooden Yo-Yo
Welcome to your exclusive carving instructions, created for Victorinox by bushcraft expert Mike Pullen. Below, you’ll find the complete video tutorial, a step-by-step guide, and a downloadable PDF – perfect for carving at your own pace.
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Step-by-Step Instructions
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STEP 1 Find a straight stick about 5 cm in diameter.
STEP 2 Use the saw on your Swiss Army Knife™ to cut two discs, each 2–3 cm thick.
STEP 3 Remove the bark and smooth the flat surfaces using the blade – they should be as even as possible.
STEP 4 Use the reamer to bore a hole in the centre of each disc, twisting gently until the hole is deep enough.
STEP 5 Snap a straight twig about 7 cm long – this will be your axle.
Time for a little break – you’ve earned it.
STEP 6 Cut a piece of string about 1 m long.
STEP 7 Insert one end of the string and the twig into the first disc. It should be a snug fit.
STEP 8 Attach the second disc by gently twisting it onto the other end of the twig – leaving a small gap for the string to wind.
STEP 9 Trim any excess axle with the saw.
STEP 10 Tie a loop at the end of the string, slip it over your finger, wind it up – and let it spin.
Want to keep it for later?
Get the PDF version to save or print – ideal for carving on the go.