How to make the new Type Ds as good as the old ones

I looked at the Puzzleproz forums... and saw this..
The problem with this is that it leaves too much extra space for the screw, allowing the cubie to shift and preventing it from turning optimally.

It can also cause some 'unwinding' which can be annoying.
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http://www.puzzleproz.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=627

That means the new screws are worse than the old ones, not just because of the screws coming out problem.

Maybe you can mold the old screws, or buy some washers that fit the new screws? What do you guys think?
 
jhong253 said:
Dae Ja Voo -- What's the best way to break in a type D? I have the new type D -- just got it a month ago -- and it locks up like crazy. I'm hoping to get the old type A core in a month. Would the old type A core + Type D solve everything or do I have to break in the cube as well?
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Well, my D cubes are fantastic once i've changed the core and lubed them, even those that aren't yet broken in, so once you replace the core, your cube should be great :)



Vulosity said:
Does it have to be Loctite? I know of another threadlocker that's not of Loctite brand.
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Well, any thread locking "tool" should work.
 
the black type d that i got a few weeks back..it's the new screws but they dont unscrew themselves though...

but i hate it...it locks up too much! the pieces are so freaking loose and the whole cube is so flimsy..the cubies bang into each other at the corners as i turn..if you get what i mean..
and the screws are already tightened to the max
 
amostay2004 said:
the black type d that i got a few weeks back..it's the new screws but they dont unscrew themselves though...

but i hate it...it locks up too much! the pieces are so freaking loose and the whole cube is so flimsy..the cubies bang into each other at the corners as i turn..if you get what i mean..
and the screws are already tightened to the max
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The reason why the cube fells so flimsy is because of the new screws
http://www.puzzleproz.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=627
 
my type D is a bit weird. i have the new type d core but the old screws
 
just got my type D today...the funny thing is that it have 2 old screws and 4 new screws... so I use the 2 old screws for my bottom and top layer..my side layer with the new screws and use loctide..
 
Damn it. Just when I thought I was safe ordering some Type Ds... Now we have "new" Type Ds, and "old" Type Ds. WHY do they have to keep changing ****?! :mad:
 
Sorry if I revived this topic, but I just want to share to you what I did with my Type D (old), yes, even old type d's loosens the screws by itself, so what I did, I wrap an Aluminum foil to the thread of the screw, press it until the thread is visible to the Aluminum foil, or if the thread is like molded into the aluminum foil. Then just screw it in. weeee. I hope I made sense to you guys. :)
 
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dinki1968 said:
Sorry if I revived this topic, but I just want to share to you what I did with my Type D (old), yes, even old type d's loosens the screws by itself, so what I did, I wrap an Aluminum foil to the thread of the screw, press it until the thread is visible to the Aluminum foil, or if the thread is like molded into the aluminum foil. Then just screw it in. weeee. I hope I made sense to you guys. :)
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Nice to hear a other way because the loctite doens't work for me:confused: I will try that method Dinki
 
just ordered some Old Type A cores... as soon as they come in, I plan to switch my new type D core with it...

BUT I have a problem... I put a ton of super glue on one of the screws (an idea suggested by another thread) because that side kept loosening itself. Does anyone know if this will be a problem? Would the excessive glue basically ruin the type A cores? What should I do? Got any ideas?
 
Even after switching my black D's screws with the old screws, my type D still sucks as it's really loose even after tightening to the very maximum (in fact i think i overtightened the screws). The pieces bang into each other easily and pops easily as well.

Type D SUCKS!!!
 
The screw is from the beginning too long. Cutting off some part of a mm, you can drive it longer in and the cube will tighten.
 
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