[Help Thread] "Breaking in" discussion

[kcl]

Reminds me of when I WD40'd my first cube years ago

Was good for about 30 seconds

What happens with that anyway :O does it melt it?

 

[Kirjava]

yapz

 

[Geezzzer]

Breaking in a Guhong V2

Hi all! I am new to speedcubing (solve my first cube on Jan 1st) my pb is 48.93. I picked up a YJ Sulong a couple weeks back and love it. Right out of the box it was great. Yesterday i bought a Dayan Guhong V2 and so far am not impressed. What should i be doing to speed it up? A- tension it..., B- Lube or, C - Simply break it in? If I should lube it, what lube does everyone recommend?
Thanks everyone!
Cory

 

[sneaklyfox]

all of the above
lube: some good ones are lubicle, traxxas, maru, diff oil (lubix is way too expensive)

Finally, if you don't like the cube, you don't have to use it, especially since you already have another cube that you love.

 

[JKNK]

I think lubicle weight 2 is the best, also you should tension it and you're already breaking it in by solving it so...

 

[Geezzzer]

Great, I will try the Lubicle. BTW... I just spent the past hour working it in and it is definitely getting better!
C

 

[5BLD]

Do like 500 solves and see if it's better. If not identify the problem, which is usually bits of plastic that shouldnt be there

 

[Note]

Does 'breaking in' the cube mean randomly twisting it or doing the same alg over and over again?

 

[Rocky0701]

Does 'breaking in' the cube mean randomly twisting it or doing the same alg over and over again?

Not really, it just means that once a cube is solved a ton of times, it is "broken in" and should turn really good. I wouldn't just sit there and do the same algorithm over and over again, that is just a waste of time. Besides, if you wanted to do that to break your cube in, you might as well just be solving it.

 

[brian724080]

Does 'breaking in' the cube mean randomly twisting it or doing the same alg over and over again?

Rocky's right, the only time you want to break it in with algorithms is when you want to drill them. Even then, try to do the algorithm on different layers so they're all broken in.

 

[LNZ]

One way, useful on 4x4+ cubes is to do emulation solving of cuboids and other smaller NxNxN cubes.

For example, a 4x4x4 can be used for 2x2x4, 4x4x2, 3x3x2, 2x2x3, 4x4x3 ,2x2x2 and 3x3x3 solving.

Even a 3x3x3 cube can be used to emulate a domino 3x3x2 cuboid.

 

[PenguinsDontFly]

IMO, breaking in a cube involves getting the hardware moving smooth, and getting the plastic on the corner and edges worn down enough that it suits your turning. Usually, to make a cube feel newer, new hardware is the way to go.

 

[jiujitsuhero]

Breakin in new Aolong V2

What's up forum, I'm new. haven't really posted much, but I decided that this will be my first post. I have been speed cubing for the past 2 months , I have an old Rubik's brand slow as hell. Then I went and got a cyclone boys 3x3 and a YJ Sulong. I have use both of these cubes tremendously alot I have gotten down from a 90-95sec average to around 50-60 sec average. I decided to purchase this new cube to carry around with me at work. I was wondering what should my break-in process should be with this cube. TIA

 

[youSurname]

Like a car, do many many solves on it for a start. I'm not big on breaking in cubes, but from what I understand people do at least 100 or so solves.

 

[Rocky0701]

Now that cubes have gotten very quick, they no longer really need to be broken in unless they are a big cube. Especially at your speed breaking in a cube isn't too important (No offense!), however to break it in I recommend just doing a couple hundred solves, and then lubing it if you feel the need to. I hope this helps!

Also, welcome to the forums man!

 

[DanpHan]

Like a car, do many many solves on it for a start.

Teach me the ways of solving cars.
But in all seriousness, just do a lot of solves, I don't think there's some sort of special method for breaking cubes in.

 

[jiujitsuhero]

Now that cubes have gotten very quick, they no longer really need to be broken in unless they are a big cube. Especially at your speed breaking in a cube isn't too important (No offense!), however to break it in I recommend just doing a couple hundred solves, and then lubing it if you feel the need to. I hope this helps!

Also, welcome to the forums man!

None taken bro, I'm improving everyday. I took off all the stickers on my Sulong and use it for "cross" training purposes. I have minimized my moves and time to solve the cross in doing so. I am a quick learner. I have a lot of down time at work so my hand is always on the cube. I should be making new sounds for my VST plugins or making beats, but i chose this to do.