ensigndan
Regular
hey all. I'm new here and new to speed cubing, though I've been solving the 3x3 for 7 or so years. I got a 4x4 2 years ago for fun, learned it and put it on the shelf. About a month ago i was watching youtube and got the itch to get back into cubing. I'm a student and my wife and i are expecting out second child. While I'm stoked to grow our family, it does leave the wallet strapped for spending cash. I used some funds to get a better 3x3 (Sulong and a sticker less Zanchi) to learn to speed cube and want to get a 4x4 but it will have to wait.
I researched a lot of options on how to make this cube better. It locks on my non stop and the center edges pop up a dozen times every solve. I found RC shop in my little down and picked up some Diff Lube for 4$ and took apart and cleaned the pieces. I noticed on all the center pieces that there was a sprue from casting on the underside of the piece. It made contact with the center of the core and seemed to get in the way. I shaved it off and added some of the diff lube. I have to say I'm shocked at how much better it is. It is loud and clanky sounding but moves much better and seemed to pop and lock less. While I'm sure its nothing like the 4x4 speed cubes (which I'm dying to try) I think this just might get me through until i can get one.
I doubt this is informative to anyone here, but I feel pretty stoked on my small accomplishment.
I researched a lot of options on how to make this cube better. It locks on my non stop and the center edges pop up a dozen times every solve. I found RC shop in my little down and picked up some Diff Lube for 4$ and took apart and cleaned the pieces. I noticed on all the center pieces that there was a sprue from casting on the underside of the piece. It made contact with the center of the core and seemed to get in the way. I shaved it off and added some of the diff lube. I have to say I'm shocked at how much better it is. It is loud and clanky sounding but moves much better and seemed to pop and lock less. While I'm sure its nothing like the 4x4 speed cubes (which I'm dying to try) I think this just might get me through until i can get one.
I doubt this is informative to anyone here, but I feel pretty stoked on my small accomplishment.
