Maru 4x4 / Type F-III

[samkli]

Hi, I got two questions... The first one is about my type F-III cube, which is very clicky, so I wonder if there is any kind of mod that will make the cube less clicky?

The other question I got is about my Maru 4x4.. My Maru 4x4 is very stiff (and clicky) if I do an Rw turn. But it´s only stiff in one direction, when I have green on top and red on front.. But it´s not stiff if I do an Rw with Yellow on top and green on front. So I wonder if this will disappear after I´ve broken it in more, or if I can do something to the cube so it disappears?

 

[maggot]

There is not much that you can do to make a cube less clicky... if you do not like the noise or the crispyness try using a light weight shock oil as lubricant.

For your maru, there are internal alignment issues. Spread the center layers apart and look inside to see if the screw looking rivet is aligned in the center of all sides. If you have an alignment issue, you may be able to do a Rw but not a Uw turn. To fix this, take a screwdriver and force the screwhead to align with the center. This is the major flaw of this cube. It happens mostly when it is too loose and you are turning fast and inaccurate.

 

[samkli]

Okay, thanks for the help!
But it´s nothing wrong with the alignment. It´s just that one axis is harder to turn... Could that have something to do with screws.. like if one or two of them are more tightened then the others?

 

[iEnjoyCubing]

Okay, thanks for the help!
But it´s nothing wrong with the alignment. It´s just that one axis is harder to turn... Could that have something to do with screws.. like if one or two of them are more tightened then the others?

Yeah. That means then are tensioned differently. Just adjust the screws with a screwdriver until they feel the same.