The One Answer Question Thread

[AustinReed]

I average around 45-50 for 4x4. I use Yau. On an average solve, here are my splits:
First 2 Centers: 4-5
3 cross dedges: 7-10
Rest of centers: 8-10
Rest of edges: 10-20 (Varies a lot)
3x3: 10-20 (Depends on Parity)

What do I need to work on the most?

[ben1996123]

Is acetone good/safe for removing sticker residue?

[Cubetastic]

If acetone is nail polish remover wich I used on a cube, if you apply too much pressure with it, it can cause some slight damage(nothing major, just a few streaks in the shape of my finger). Although, I only used it on a white cube so maybe the plastic is different. Just a personal experience. Not sure how well it removes sticker residue though.

Also, when you guys watch solve videos, do you like to hear random music like www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwjQKDGtQ-A or the clicking of the cube?

[CarlBrannen]

I've been painting cubes with nail polish and it sticks incredibly well. So I have no doubt that acetone will dissolve cubes. Nail "polish" (which really is "fingernail lacquer") uses ethyl acetate as the solvent.

Most recently I top coated with an enamel and the result came out very well. Maybe 200 solves and no visible damage; I think they might outlast stickers.

[CarlBrannen]

Is this a legal 7x7x7 cube for use in WCA competition?

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[Mike Hughey]

Is this a legal 7x7x7 cube for use in WCA competition?

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Based on what I can see in the picture, to me it looks legal. It looks like for any given type of piece, they're all the same, and if that's so, then it should be legal.

[5BLD]

so what is it?

1x1x3 => 1x2x3
For the second block too. For the second block. Too. Ugh.

[maxyso]

What kind of cube are you trying to tension? For even cubes you stick the screwdriver in the middle inbetween the pieces, and for odd cubes they will most likely have center caps that you take off. A screw will then be revealed.

i meant how do find a good tension?

[Arkwell]

Guys, I remember Breandon saying he did something different when he sub 1's all his PLLs and I've seen Hexeadron's 1sec PLLs. Is it just practice that gets all your PLLs that fast or is there more that has to be done to get them that fast?

[PandaCuber]

Guys, I remember Breandon saying he did something different when he sub 1's all his PLLs and I've seen Hexeadron's 1sec PLLs. Is it just practice that gets all your PLLs that fast or is there more that has to be done to get them that fast?

Finger tricks. Finding algs that suit your style. Idk