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[Danyon Ebert]

I was just wondering what boron treating a cube does because they have been cluttering up my recommended on youtube

 

[DGCubes]

I was just wondering what boron treating a cube does because they have been cluttering up my recommended on youtube

It gives the cube a softer/smoother feel, similar to old plastic DaYan cubes. Chris Tran came up with it, but I believe he's moved on to polymer coating now which does the same thing.

 

[TDM]

What magnets are in the mass-produced WeiLong GTS2M?

 

[AmeteurCubes]

I know that amazon isnt the place for cubes but why is everyting sold bu D-Fantiks on amazon?

 

[SpectralChimaera]

So I'm really interested in ghost cubes, but I'm wondering if there are any other similar types of cube based puzzle I might be interested in?

 

[Duncan Bannon]

So I'm really interested in ghost cubes, but I'm wondering if there are any other similar types of cube based puzzle I might be interested in?

https://thecubicle.us/fangcun-ghost-skewb-p-9916.html

https://thecubicle.us/mofang-jiaoshi-fisher-mirror-cube-p-9786.html

https://thecubicle.us/floppy-ghost-cube-p-9779.html

https://thecubicle.us/shengshou-mirror-cube-p-8003.html

 

[SpectralChimaera]

https://thecubicle.us/fangcun-ghost-skewb-p-9916.html

https://thecubicle.us/mofang-jiaoshi-fisher-mirror-cube-p-9786.html

https://thecubicle.us/floppy-ghost-cube-p-9779.html

https://thecubicle.us/shengshou-mirror-cube-p-8003.html

With the ghost cube etc is this the best place to get them? I live in nz so I'm hoping they ship out here.

 

[Duncan Bannon]

Do you know of any cube stores in New Zealand? If not, yes they do ship internationally but check out MagicCubeMall.com They just take about 1 ish month to get it too you. It’s much cheaper though.

 

[SpectralChimaera]

Do you know of any cube stores in New Zealand? If not, yes they do ship internationally but check out MagicCubeMall.com They just take about 1 ish month to get it too you. It’s much cheaper though.

As far as I'm aware there's only 1 proper cube store here, it's where I got my weilong, but they only have the 2x2 ghost and it's out of stock. The Australian store does have It, however I've been looking at mefferts store. A little more expensive but shipping to nz is expensive from anywhere other than Aus. I just would rather get a good quality ghost and pay a little extra than some cheap knock off, and I understand mefferts stuff is very well made.

 

[SpectralChimaera]

So i don't care about price etc, should i get a ghost cube direct from mefferts or go through thecubicle?

 

[SpectralChimaera]

So i don't care about price etc, should i get a ghost cube direct from mefferts or go through thecubicle?

Just ordered one through the Aus speedcube store. I got my weilong from the nz store

 

[moneybomb3605]

I accidentally glued a a pair of magnets in the wrong polarity. How do I get it out? (I used cyanoacrylate super glue)

 

[Duncan Bannon]

I used gorilla glue and just using nail polish remover and a box like knife I was able to pop them out. Let the nail polish remover set for a short time period (10 min)

 

[jbrungar]

As far as I'm aware there's only 1 proper cube store here

There's also www.MindPlay.nz

 

[Space Cat]

I've had a lot of trouble choosing another 4x4, and since I'm on a relatively tight budget, I found myself choosing the Thunderclap 60mm. However, I've also been considering a Yuxin blue since I already have a trash Thunderclap v1 for the spring swap.

TL;DR, Thunderclap 60mm or Yuxin Blue with Thunderclap springs?

 

[TDM]

Does anyone know how thick the plastic is on the GTS2 compared to the Chuwen? I want to magnetise a GTS2 but don't know what strength of magnets to use; the only thing I have to compare it with is a magnetic Chuwen.

 

[Megaminxer]

Can the tiles on the GAN 249 V2 M be removed, disassembled or swapped around?

 

[Duncan Bannon]

I've had a lot of trouble choosing another 4x4, and since I'm on a relatively tight budget, I found myself choosing the Thunderclap 60mm. However, I've also been considering a Yuxin blue since I already have a trash Thunderclap v1 for the spring swap.

TL;DR, Thunderclap 60mm or Yuxin Blue with Thunderclap springs?

I don't own either, but have heard Yuxin Blue with Thunderclap springs is better.

 

[cubeshepherd]

I've had a lot of trouble choosing another 4x4, and since I'm on a relatively tight budget, I found myself choosing the Thunderclap 60mm. However, I've also been considering a Yuxin blue since I already have a trash Thunderclap v1 for the spring swap.

TL;DR, Thunderclap 60mm or Yuxin Blue with Thunderclap springs?

My personal recommendation would be the Yuxin Blue for sure out of the two given. I have one with the spring swap and I really enjoy it, (not as much as the Wuque, but it is my back up main).

 

[Destiny]

Does anyone know how thick the plastic is on the GTS2 compared to the Chuwen? I want to magnetise a GTS2 but don't know what strength of magnets to use; the only thing I have to compare it with is a magnetic Chuwen.

I have a magnetic GTS2, N35 4x2 should work fine. I put N45 in and it's too strong. Or N48 5x1 i hear is the best.

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