alexc
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I saw on speedcubing.com that you can dent the edges of DIY center caps with a hammer to help them stay in. Has anyone ever tried doing this? Did it work?
Denting center caps.
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Rama
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It works for the Studio 3x3 models, but not for the newer ones.
I suggest to use glue that dries up in a few seconds and just add a little bit, so if you want to adjust your cube again you are able to do so.
I suggest to use glue that dries up in a few seconds and just add a little bit, so if you want to adjust your cube again you are able to do so.
LarsN
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Then there's the paper trick. Cut a square piece of paper to the size of your centercap. Put it on the center and press the centercap into place (on top of the paper).
It works really well for me.
It works really well for me.
magicsquares
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I don't get why the paper trick works though. Just wondering...
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It gives a snugger fit.
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when my diy's were new the centers would pop all the time even with paper in them but now that they are broken in, I rarely ever pop the centers on them anymore.
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You have center pops?????? :O Tighten your cube... a lot!
alexc
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I tried paper, but it didn't work. So, I just used super glue.
AvGalen
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I don't think he really has center pops. He probably meant center caps that fall off
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darkzelkova
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Don't use super glue... that entirely defeats the benefits that a diy cube has...
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I use Epoxy, just a little drip on each of two opposite sides and it stays put until you break it loose again (or until you drop it on the floor 
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Kirby: "You have center pops?????? :O Tighten your cube... a lot!"
lol
I had those, usally the whole layer goes with the centre
).Kirby: "You have center pops?????? :O Tighten your cube... a lot!"
lol
I had those, usally the whole layer goes with the centre
Rama
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*Me not understanding what you are talking about.
I use an scalpel knife to pop the center caps. No big deal and it's fast.
