3x3 trouble

[Erik]

My (only) 3x3 speedcube is now popping, it is too loose now. I can't adjust the screws (25th ani cube). Now, I've been experimenting a bit and found out that it is the core of the cube that makes it loose. I put all cubies of a brand new cube on my loose core and it moves quite well (besides it is also popping). When I put the cubies of my speedcube on a new core it is horrible. New cubies on a good core is not too nice obviously. My guess is that is is 85% core and 15% cubies.
Just my thinkin...
Erik

 

[MasterofRubix]

Hey, how did you get youre 25th ani cube to a speedcube? With a good lube and a few hours playing with it, mine is still kinda stiff. The speed is inconsistent and it can't cut corners. Is there anything else you did to make it loose?

 

[mmwfung]

Playing for a few hours is simply not enough. You will need months to get the cube loose enough.

Michael Fung

 

[pjk]

I'd definitely lube it with silicone spray.

 

[Erik]

I played with it for a while without putting silicone spray in it, I put it in it after only a while. I was kind of lucky with mine, it was a pretty nice one. One out of ten chance it is a good speedcube I thought... Key is to play with it a lot, and maybe to sand down the core a bit, but that is a bit tricky..

 

[pjk]

Just whatever works. I'm still up for a chess game

 

[Erik]

ow jeah... do you have msn or something? Do you have a FICS account?
Mail me for the chess things at: megafrikkie [at] skyaccess.nl

 

[pjk]

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