Cracked rubik's cube 3x3 core

[md123]

Last week I dropped my two year old store bought Rubik's brand cube and the core cracked and is now in two pieces. Has anyone had any experience with this? If so, were you able to repair the core somehow? I would like to return the cube to useable condition (casual use) but don't know if that's possible at this point. If I can't use it, I would at least like to be able to assemble the cube ad keep it on display as it was my first cube.

I tried using gorilla glue and adhesive caulking but neither were able to withstad the reassembly process. Would using a glue gun work?

Thanks.

 

[waffle=ijm]

because gorilla glue foams and becomes brittle.....just use some super glue. like crazy glue should hold it.

also - http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?8710-The-one-answer-question-thread

 

[md123]

Thanks. Will it withstand the wear of actually using the cube?

 

[HelpCube]

Thanks. Will it withstand the wear of actually using the cube?

generally, when using the cube, there isn't too much pressure on the core. Really the only way it could come apart is if you drop it again. Also make sure when you glue it the rivets dont stick to the core.

 

[md123]

Oh, that's good to hear then. Thanks!

 

[Systemdertoten]

Pictures would help.

 

[ben1996123]

how to fix:

1. throw it away
2. buy a guhong/yinglun/whatever the new ones are called.

 

[Systemdertoten]

Lolben.

 

[md123]

I'll try to get a picture up soon. It cracked so that white and green are attached, and the other four centers are still connected, if that helps at all.

 

[crashdummy001]

lolben

 

[Cool Frog]

how to fix:

1. throw it away
2. buy a guhong/yinglun/whatever the new ones are called.

You got it all wrong.
1. Superglue core
2. Eat some tasty, fluffy, tender, juicy kittens

 

[Vinny]

generally, when using the cube, there isn't too much pressure on the core. Really the only way it could come apart is if you drop it again. Also make sure when you glue it the rivets dont stick to the core.

It won't matter if the rivets stick to the core. As long as the actual centerpieces don't get glued to the core, it should be fine.

 

[md123]

Well I do enjoy juicy kittens...

Thanks for the help. I superglued it and am now waiting for it to fully dry.

 

[Rubiks Gaming]

Umm.. what if one of the center pieces have came off and the screw is broken in half?