pestvics method is key to life
lol.
It mostly depends on the storebought and its condition, but here's what I do.
1) Get a storebought cube and see how well it turns.
2) Pry out an edge piece and fill it with a good amount of sand.
3) Work it in for about 15-20 minutes.
4) Thoroughly wash out the core and pieces with a mix of hot and cold water, strain, and dry.
5) Assemble the cube, and see how well it turns.
6) Work it in for roughly 3 hours total.
7) Wash cubes thoroughly with soap and water. Get out ALL the sand that might be stuck in the core, if any remains. (optional)
8) Disassemble the cube, and do 2-3 sweeps of your preferred lubricant. Mine is Jig-a-loo.
9) Move all the cubies around for a few seconds to make sure it doesn't stick.
10) Quickly assemble the cube, work it in for 2-3 minutes, then do 4 solves.
11) Let your cube sit in a secure area for at least 1 hour. (I let it sit for 2)
12) See how well it turns, and then scramble/solve it for an additional 4 hours..
Result = VERY nice cube with stickers in moderate conditions, turns well, cuts corners forwards (R') about 20-25 degrees, and nearly glides..
OR...
Sand your cube with the method above. Wash it and such, then work it in for at least 24 hours total. Wash, lube, now you have a win cube.
