My GuHong Vs Lone Goose

[dabest2500]

As you may already know, I recently got a new DaYan GuHong:
http://lightake.com/detail.do/sku.3x3x3_DaYan_GuHong_Magic_Cube_Black-31025

Then I watched a review on the Lone Goose version, and was very impressed at the corner cutting.
Should I get a Lone Goose or is my cube better (in the link)?
Sorry for making loads of threads today

 

[Erzz]

DaYan (or GuHong, one or the other) = Lone Goose, no? I thought it was just the translation.
Server is too busy for me to look at the link.

 

[DavidWoner]

They're the same thing.

 

[ianography]

The lone goose and the guhong are the same thing. Instead of making a new thread, just go and ask on the one answer question thread.

 

[dabest2500]

I didn't know they were the same thing.
But in the video review of the Lone Goose, it could corner cut at 45 degrees and sometimes more.
Mine can't corner cut at 44 degrees.

 

[Vinny]

Well yours might have tighter tensions. If you remove center caps, you'll notice a screw. If you want your cube to be faster and cut corners better, loosen the tensions. However, this may cause your cube to pop a bit more. Setting your tensions tighter will cause your cube to lose corner cutting and turn slower, but it will make your cube pop less. On other cubes, loosening the tensions will also sometimes cause your cube to lock up more, although the GuHong doesn't really lock up at all to be honest. Also, lubricating and breaking in your cube will help do this.

Besides, you don't really NEED 45 degree corner cutting (that is, unless you are the world's laziest turner).

 

[endofdaworld]

Try lubing and setting a good tension. my guhong can cut a little over 45 degrees

 

[dabest2500]

How do I know how much to untighten it by?
And are there measurements for the amount of tightness?

 

[Vinny]

Here's a good tutorial for setting DIY tensions. It's basically just slowly loosening each side by about a quarter turn until you finally find your preferred tension. When you watch the video, skip to around 3:50 to get to the tensioning part. instead of loosening it 360 degrees each side like him, try doing a fourth of a turn.

 

[dabest2500]

Here's a good tutorial for setting DIY tensions. It's basically just slowly loosening each side by about a quarter turn until you finally find your preferred tension. When you watch the video, skip to around 3:50 to get to the tensioning part. instead of loosening it 360 degrees each side like him, try doing a fourth of a turn.

Thanks very much for that.
Also, would it better to use Jig-A-Loo or Lubix?

 

[Vinny]

Lubix is MUCH better of a lubricant, but keep in mind to only use a dot or 2 of it.

I would only suggest liquid lubricants like Jigaloo, CRC, and Maru lube for bigger cubes, like 4x4 and higher, because they make their way through the cube easier than lubix. But lubix is great for 3x3's. But make sure to lubricate it right. Here is a tutorial on how to lube your cube with lubix the best way.

 

[dabest2500]

Lubix is MUCH better of a lubricant, but keep in mind to only use a dot or 2 of it.

I would only suggest liquid lubricants like Jigaloo, CRC, and Maru lube for bigger cubes, like 4x4 and higher, because they make their way through the cube easier than lubix. But lubix is great for 3x3's. But make sure to lubricate it right. Here is a tutorial on how to lube your cube with lubix the best way.

Thanks for that.
How much would be needed for a cube?
The link:
http://www.lubixcube.com/Lubix_Cube/Purchase.html
shows things like 2cc and 4cc.
What does this even mean?

 

[Vinny]

The 2cc lubix says that it is good for lubricating about 15 cubes. It depends on how many cubes you plan on lubing with it. Basically, the lubix comes in 3 different sizes. 2cc (small), 4cc (medium), and 8cc (large). Obviously, the 8cc is the cheapest one per cc, but for some people, having that much lubix isn't necessary. If you only have 10 or less cubes, I would suggest simply going for the 2cc. The lubricant is expensive, I will admit, but it is well worth the price, because lubix lasts MUCH longer than other lubricants. I haven't had to relube my Guhong for a few months now, and I didn't even use that much lube.

Also, you can also buy lubix at these stores:

www.cubedepotusa.com
www.icubemart.com
www.speedcubeshop.com

I would also recommend these online stores if you plan on buying more cubes.

 

[dabest2500]

I only have one cube to lube
Looks like this is the only place it's available at:
http://www.icubemart.com/apps/webstore/products/category/516553

Thanks for your help

 

[Vinny]

No problem, glad I could help.