Puzzle Mod / Modding thread

[natezach728]

I'm considering florian modding my 4x4, but I haven't done mods much, so I'm worried.

Maybe try the mod on an old 4x4 you don't use anymore to practice.

 

[Michael Womack]

I am thinking of making a vcube 7 ball, but was wondering if it would be better if I were to start with something smaller. Any advice?

I don't see a problem if you follow this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BP9iZX4dvCU

 

[intheowetrust]

I'm planning on modding my shengshou 4x4 according to cyoubx's tutorial, but I only have 120 grit sandpaper, not 150 grit. Will this be fine, or should I get 150 grit sandpaper?

Thanks!

 

[natezach728]

I'm planning on modding my shengshou 4x4 according to cyoubx's tutorial, but I only have 120 grit sandpaper, not 150 grit. Will this be fine, or should I get 150 grit sandpaper?

Thanks!

120 grit is fine, the pieces will smoothen out later on as you solve the cube more.

 

[KingTim96]

What 5x5 is better for modding it into a barrel 5x5? V-cube or shengshou? Or is there another brand?

 

[Michael Womack]

What 5x5 is better for modding it into a barrel 5x5? V-cube or shengshou? Or is there another brand?

YJ.

 

[houngpong]

Type F2 Mod

I'm contemplating modding my Type F2 with this mod shown in this link here:
http://wanderingflame.tumblr.com/post/740139484/could-you-make-another-fii-video-i-tried-doing-your

What tools do you all reccomend for me to use? I have an exacto knife that I tried doing.. but it doesn't seem to be cutting through the plastic. In fact, it actually made a small cut into my thumb so... I have a utility knife too? But I think that's the same thing.

 

[Michael Womack]

A dremel will work the best on hollowing out the corner base. BTW Why would you do this when there are allot better cubes out there like the Weilong, Sulong, Chilong, SS wind, CX3,and many others?

 

[houngpong]

A dremel will work the best on hollowing out the corner base. BTW Why would you do this when there are allot better cubes out there like the Weilong, Sulong, Chilong, SS wind, CX3,and many others?

I'm a huge fan lover of the F2 and it's rounded cubies and bubbly feel. The shengshou aurora doesn't even compare to it. In fact, the F1 is better than the F2.. I like the feel of it, and it's shape allows me to grip it easier because it's not a flat surface (my hands produces a lot of oil so cubes slip from my hand when I OH). I have a fangshi, huanying, zhanchi, guhong, and other popular cubes, but the F2 suits me the best.

 

[Michael Womack]

But If you really want to do the mod a Dremel and a nail file will work the best.

 

[houngpong]

But If you really want to do the mod a Dremel and a nail file will work the best.

What's the nail file for?
What would you reccomend for the edges indentations?

 

[Michael Womack]

What's the nail file for?
What would you reccomend for the edges indentations?

With the Dremel it will get most of the sanding done but with the nail file it will smoothen it out to make it less rough. Also with the knife it will not do much cause not really meant to cut trough thick plastic that easily like it would with paper.

 

[Lchu613]

Michael; the knife is typically not used for cutting in cube modding; instead, you take it and hold it near perpendicular to the cube and scrape plastic off in little shavings. I personally find that method to be my favorite for modding, especially over sandpaper. Sandpaper is just really messy.
A nail file is probably a bit safer on more exposed surfaes if you're afraid of cutting yourself.

 

[intheowetrust]

My ShengShou 4x4 v5 locks up on on the inner layers all the time and I was thinking of konsta modding it. I've heard that the v5 doesn't really need the mod, but I'm sure mine does. Will I be able to use cyoubx's mod tutorial for the v5?

 

[rockstarrev]

My ShengShou 4x4 v5 locks up on on the inner layers all the time and I was thinking of konsta modding it. I've heard that the v5 doesn't really need the mod, but I'm sure mine does. Will I be able to use cyoubx's mod tutorial for the v5?

Go for it!!

 

[JKNK]

any mods on mini weilong? i think the corners could be rounded a little more and the edge.

 

[Michael Womack]

any mods on mini weilong? i think the corners could be rounded a little more and the edge.

I did do a few mods to my Wielong v2 but it didn't really improve it that much.

 

[kcl]

any mods on mini weilong? i think the corners could be rounded a little more and the edge.

There's nothing to mod lol

 

[RageCuber]

so I have a bunch of mini 3x3s, any ideas for shape mods?
I was thinking something like adding extensions for a 3x3x5 look,
or a half truncated cube.

EDIT- trying to remove accidental double post

 

[Michael Womack]

so I have a bunch of mini 3x3s, any ideas for shape mods?
I was thinking something like adding extensions for a 3x3x5 look,
or a half truncated cube.

EDIT- trying to remove accidental double post

What cubes?