help!!!

[sahunhong]

In an attempt to improve my cube, I sanded down the contacting sides of my cubelets. However now when I turn my cube it feels very GRITTY (despite the lube) and takes a lot of effort to turn; what should i do!!

please reply.
Sam

 

[darkzelkova]

Try taking it apart and thoroughly clean each cubie. You have to relube, but I think it will help.

 

[Stax]

I hope you used an ultra fine sandpaper to do that.
If not... sand it over again then wash them and lube

It should be allright then

 

[sahunhong]

i used emery board.. -.-

ill try, thanks

 

[TimMc]

The surface should no longer look shiny after you've sanded it but it should be smooth. There shouldn't be any cuts into it that are half a millimeter deep...

Tim.

 

[sahunhong]

That describes my cube..

I'll keep working the lube in... I'm just saying that it doesn't turn like I'm used to (not as SMOOTH?? ) haha

does this mean I have to sand it some more??

 

[TimMc]

I'm just saying that it doesn't turn like I'm used to (not as SMOOTH?? )

That might be normal. After I sanded and lubed my cube it wasn't as "smooth" as it first was but it turns more easily and doesn't jam. Before it couldn't cut corners and would jam frequently.

I prefer a little more friction over something that can't cut corners.

Tim.

 

[sahunhong]

but it still can't cut corners TOO well :/

I'm doing the popsicle thing now..

buying a diy cube soon