Rubik's Big Cube Breakages...

[masterofthebass]

I just wanted to start this thread to see how many other people have problems with their big cubes breaking. I guess my reason for this, is that yesterday I got replacement pieces from cubesmith.com and after 3 solves, I broke another piece. ( x-center on my 5x5) I've also broke a bunch of centers on my 4x4, and the same thing happened the last time I got replacement pieces. So I wanted to see how many other people have had problems with their Rubik's big cubes breaking.

 

[DanHarris]

Hey,

I'm afraid this is a pretty common complaint! I break 5x5x5 X-centres fairly often, and I use another 5x5x5 that was never very good for replacement parts. I also used to break 4x4x4 centres quite regularly, but with my current cube I haven't (touch wood (knocks on Arnaud's head) ) broken a single centre. With the 4x4x4 centres its not so bad, you can use some strong super glue to stick them back together and if you make a neat job of it will hold fairly well. But with the 5x5x5 pieces, it's not really worth it as they will break again soon and with not much effort on your part.

Dan

 

[masterofthebass]

I guess I knew it was a common thing. But like I haven't had a rubik's big cube to use for about 4 weeks, cause I break a center the day I get a new one. That's the only reason I was kinda annoyed.

 

[blindfold cube]

If you ever break a cube (no matter what size it is). Always keep it. If you get another cube and that cube breaks you can use the spare parts from your old broken one for your new one.

You guys shoulds also make sure that you but silicone in your cube so that they move easier. Moving easier means less force, which means less stress on the pieces of your cube.

 

[clincher]

Hey,

I also used to break 4x4x4 centres quite regularly, but with my current cube I haven't (touch wood (knocks on Arnaud's head)
Dan

hahah man that was funny.
anyway according to amazon reviews it's a very common problem.

 

[pjk]

I've broke a 5x5 center-corner, but other than that, I have never broke anything. Maybe it is just me.

 

[Jack]

I have broken two center pieces on the 4x4, but nothing ever on the 5x5 (although I never use the rubik's one anymore, it pops to much).

 

[masterofthebass]

I have broken two center pieces on the 4x4, but nothing ever on the 5x5 (although I never use the rubik's one anymore, it pops to much).

that's a problem with the core, I think. Exocorsair had that same problem, and it's because of one of the center things. This was his problem

 

[DanHarris]

I have a mefferts 5x5x5, and I replaced the core with a 3x3x3 DIY core, and changed the springs for slightly longer ones. I now have spring tension very much like a 3x3x3, I am hoping that it will make for a great 5x5x5 but at the moment I am still searching for one more screw to complete it (unfortunately one of them snapped when I was disassembling it). As in that video above, before although there were springs, there was absolutely no "springiness" in the axles at all.

 

[jonny guitar]

So people have had success with superglue on Rubik's 4x4 centers?? I have a broken center on mine (1982-2007 and first break). I am hoping to glue it so I don't have the dilemna of buying a single center from cubesmith versus buying a whole new cube and having lots of extras. Revenges in Canada are a lot more than in the States because Toysrus and Amazon don't carry them up here.

 

[Radu]

I have broken two center pieces on the 4x4, but nothing ever on the 5x5 (although I never use the rubik's one anymore, it pops to much).

that's the same for me. i broke a few centers of 4x4x4. but the 5x5x5 i have works great. it's a new rubik. and i haven't had any problems with it. it has become a little more loose but it's ok like this

for the 4x4x4, i actually don't like none the older one nor the new logo one. the outer edges get stuck form time to time..and i hate that

btw..i don't lube it right out the box. i have now a new 4x4x4 and plan to play with it one more month before lubing. i think it's better like this.

oh..and the super glue worked also for me for the broke centers

 

[jonny guitar]

oh..and the super glue worked also for me for the broke centers

excellent news.

btw..i don't lube it right out the box. i have now a new 4x4x4 and plan to play with it one more month before lubing. i think it's better like this.

+1....never lube right away. It is sometimes hard holding off lubing her up but the wait is always worth it.

 

[brad711]

I've never broken anything...

 

[blindfold cube]

i've only broke a 4x4 before it was siliconed. I kept the broken cube and got a new 4x4. Siliconed that and never had any breaks, although it pieces pop a lot. I did the same for my 5x5. No pops or pieces breaking. They are both rubik's cube brand cubes.

 

[rubiks to the third]

a 4x4 corner broke off in my backpack, and i also broke a 5x5 x center on a super mondo pop

 

[jonny guitar]

Well the crazy glue held up for about 15 solves and then the peices seperated....worth a try but didn't work for me.

 

[Tomarse]

I've not had any breaks, i guess i dont hammer my cubes, just my rubiks studio 4x4x4 pops alot, but guess thats nothing new my new studio 5x5x5 is sweet though