kunparekh18
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Okay guys, so after a week of attempting at making my Rubik's faster, here is how I finally did it!
End result -
-Clicky (somewhat like a Zhanchi)
-friction like a Guhong (smooth, but only ifyou hold the cube loosely)
-It is not as soft as a Guhong
-Locks up less frequently, like once per 10-15 turns
-Never pops. It wouldn't pop even if I purposely wanted it to.
-Corner cuts upto 30 degrees!
-Very Very Noisy, use earplugs when solving.
Method:
What I basically did is breaking it in, sanding it and then lubing.
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In detail:
Step 1: Breaking The Cube In
-Continuously scramble it, ex. when watching TV
-Solve it over and over. Doing it for like 2 weeks did the trick for me.
However, if you want to break it in to extreme levels, unlike me, follow the video tutorial below.
If you have a drill, and want to break your cube in to INSANE levels, do this.
Alternatively, you could follow Thrawst's tut here:
Want to play with fire? Try this:
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Step 2: Sanding The Cube
See the video:
Use 100 or 120 grit sandpaper. Anything rougher will ruin your cube.
I sanded only the centers because I'm a lazy guy, but you can do every piece like he says.
Sanding every piece may also give some reverse corner cutting, upto 5 degrees, but it is not that much big of an advantage.
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Step 3: Lubing
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Step 4: Post-Mod
Do step 1 (of the video) immediately after the mod, and do step 2 everytime your cube feels scratchy/rough. Once in a week is recommended for consistent performance of the cube.
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Notes:
I did not follow PestVic's tutorial, and didn't sand all the cubies in Arvind's mod. I just sanded the centers. I believe that doing both of these will reduce lock-ups (see end results section at beginning of post) and give corner cutting upto 45 DEGREES like a Zhanchi! (have not tried, but arvindtat says so). If anyone can confirm it will be very useful.
Also, I haven't tried lubes like Lubix, Traxxas, CRC, Maru, etc. So I can't confirm if these will work.
The cube is at competition level. Heck, I don't even need a Zhanchi now!!!
Thanks to everyone who helped me throughout the thread. I hope this thread helps someone in the future.
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End result -
-Clicky (somewhat like a Zhanchi)
-friction like a Guhong (smooth, but only ifyou hold the cube loosely)
-It is not as soft as a Guhong
-Locks up less frequently, like once per 10-15 turns
-Never pops. It wouldn't pop even if I purposely wanted it to.
-Corner cuts upto 30 degrees!
-Very Very Noisy, use earplugs when solving.
Method:
What I basically did is breaking it in, sanding it and then lubing.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
In detail:
Step 1: Breaking The Cube In
-Continuously scramble it, ex. when watching TV
-Solve it over and over. Doing it for like 2 weeks did the trick for me.
However, if you want to break it in to extreme levels, unlike me, follow the video tutorial below.
If you have a drill, and want to break your cube in to INSANE levels, do this.
Alternatively, you could follow Thrawst's tut here:
Want to play with fire? Try this:
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Step 2: Sanding The Cube
See the video:
Use 100 or 120 grit sandpaper. Anything rougher will ruin your cube.
I sanded only the centers because I'm a lazy guy, but you can do every piece like he says.
Sanding every piece may also give some reverse corner cutting, upto 5 degrees, but it is not that much big of an advantage.
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Step 3: Lubing
The lube I used was:
Livon Silky Potion: Detangling Hair Fluid! It was recommended by other Chennai cubers.
It contains:
Cycolpentasiloxane, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mineral Oil.
-No petroleum distillates. So, I don't believe it'll harm the cube.
-Cyclopentasiloxane and Cyclotetrasiloxane are compounds found in silicone-based lubricants, so this has same action as CRC.
-See here for details:
http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/s...Modding-Lubing&p=815570&viewfull=1#post815570
Livon Silky Potion: Detangling Hair Fluid! It was recommended by other Chennai cubers.
It contains:
Cycolpentasiloxane, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mineral Oil.
-No petroleum distillates. So, I don't believe it'll harm the cube.
-Cyclopentasiloxane and Cyclotetrasiloxane are compounds found in silicone-based lubricants, so this has same action as CRC.
-See here for details:
http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/s...Modding-Lubing&p=815570&viewfull=1#post815570
Just like this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXQ-VGhsUKw
Except that get a drop of Livon on your fingers and rub around center and core joint for all 6.
But, if you have a dispenser tip like Lubix, please use that to apply Livon as it comes into direct contact with the center-and-core joint, rather than rubbing Livon around the joint.
Livon gives a somewhat cold feel to your cube. You've got a "cool" cube now!
Relube whenever cube feels scratchy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXQ-VGhsUKw
Except that get a drop of Livon on your fingers and rub around center and core joint for all 6.
But, if you have a dispenser tip like Lubix, please use that to apply Livon as it comes into direct contact with the center-and-core joint, rather than rubbing Livon around the joint.
Livon gives a somewhat cold feel to your cube. You've got a "cool" cube now!
Relube whenever cube feels scratchy.
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Step 4: Post-Mod
video coming soon
Do step 1 (of the video) immediately after the mod, and do step 2 everytime your cube feels scratchy/rough. Once in a week is recommended for consistent performance of the cube.
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Notes:
I did not follow PestVic's tutorial, and didn't sand all the cubies in Arvind's mod. I just sanded the centers. I believe that doing both of these will reduce lock-ups (see end results section at beginning of post) and give corner cutting upto 45 DEGREES like a Zhanchi! (have not tried, but arvindtat says so). If anyone can confirm it will be very useful.
Also, I haven't tried lubes like Lubix, Traxxas, CRC, Maru, etc. So I can't confirm if these will work.
The cube is at competition level. Heck, I don't even need a Zhanchi now!!!
Thanks to everyone who helped me throughout the thread. I hope this thread helps someone in the future.
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I want to make my storebought Rubk's cube fast, with some corner cutting and less friction while turning. I have ordered a Zhanchi but need something else to satisfy myself while it comes.
I searched the forums, and found some info here and there, but what I need is a total start-to-end guide/instructable of the recommended procedure to do this.
Thanks in advance. I hope this thread may come of use to other users who need help with this.
EDIT: Just thought, would Vaseline work?
I searched the forums, and found some info here and there, but what I need is a total start-to-end guide/instructable of the recommended procedure to do this.
Thanks in advance. I hope this thread may come of use to other users who need help with this.
EDIT: Just thought, would Vaseline work?
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Will try a local brand instead.
