The One-Answer Question Thread [closed]

[Michael Womack]

When should you replace the hardware in your cube, ie the screws and such?

Most cube don't need the replacement. But if you were to replace the screws its when you can hardly twist them with a screwdriver or when they look like this https://www.google.com/search?q=str...%2Fchoosing-the-proper-screwdriver%2F;304;231

 

[Yuxuibbs]

When should you replace the hardware in your cube, ie the screws and such?

Never? unless the screw is stripped or the core is broken, you never really have to replace the hardware. You might want to clean it every once in a while but usually you don't have to replace it unless it's broken.

 

[Michael Womack]

Never? unless the screw is stripped or the core is broken, you never really have to replace the hardware. You might want to clean it every once in a while but usually you don't have to replace it unless it's broken.

Don't forget about the SS 5x5-7x7 spring change thing.

 

[Username]

Don't forget about the SS 5x5-7x7 spring change thing.

That hasn't got anything to do with breaking in.... Only to make the cube better. It isn't something you have to do to keep a cube alive

 

[ben1996123]

When should you replace the hardware in your cube, ie the screws and such?

whenever you need to

 

[Nathan Dwyer]

When should you replace the hardware in your cube, ie the screws and such?

if your cube is white, you can tell when you need to change it by looking at the pieces. if they have black flecks and gunk in the cracks, then you should probably clean the cube and replace the hardware.

 

[HavoCentral]

Thanks for the info. The Dayan Megaminx is about the same size as the chinaminx but a bit bigger then the QJ.

You should be fine then. This is probably the standard size for all megaminxs witha few mm leeway. Same for 3x3s

 

[Michael Womack]

You should be fine then. This is probably the standard size for all megaminxs witha few mm leeway. Same for 3x3s

Ok thanks for the help.

 

[HavoCentral]

I was watching a rview on youtube and he mention 6 dollar shipping from texas. Is there a cubing site based in texas?

 

[Michael Womack]

I was watching a rview on youtube and he mention 6 dollar shipping from texas. Is there a cubing site based in texas?

I know of this one But it's still new and I don't know how the products are like http://onestopcubeshop.webs.com/

 

[ben1996123]

I know of this one But it's still new and I don't know how the products are like http://onestopcubeshop.webs.com/

hmm, "The One Stop Cube Shop is run by strakerak"

oh yeah, he was the guy who was selling a 9x9 but then told everyone he was jokeing

 

[Michael Womack]

hmm, "The One Stop Cube Shop is run by strakerak"

oh yeah, he was the guy who was selling a 9x9 but then told everyone he was jokeing

yep that guy.

I Recently got a new clock to replace my old one from Wallbuys and the clock came with a solution booklet. The solution booklet describes the WCA clock notation like Uudd. But I want to know if there is a video explaining the notation so I can scramble my clock with a computer scramble.

 

[TheNextFeliks]

I know of this one But it's still new and I don't know how the products are like http://onestopcubeshop.webs.com/

Strakerak is from Michigan.

 

[Yuxuibbs]

Strakerak is from Michigan.

Actually, he lives in Texas. He only came to the tree town competition because he happened to have family there.

 

[Suratha]

How to control my cube?

I recently bought a 50mm zhanchi and lubricated it.I am overturning it many times when i am solving.I am averaging around 26 sec with it.How can I control the speed of my cube??

 

[YddEd]

Do you guys actually push the 'pusher' of a syringe when you apply lube or do you do it some other way?

 

[windhero]

Do you guys actually push the 'pusher' of a syringe when you apply lube or do you do it some other way?

Yes if it wont come out otherwise. With low viscosity diff oils you dont really have to as gravity works fast enough.

 

[ultimatecuber]

I recently bought a 50mm zhanchi and lubricated it.I am overturning it many times when i am solving.I am averaging around 26 sec with it.How can I control the speed of my cube??

1)Your hand is too big for the cube and you need to buy a bigger one.
2)You lubricated too much.If this is the case then you need to drain out the lubricant and lubricate again.Make sure you lubricate your cube so that when you turn one side, it moves once, but when you give it a harder push, it moves twice.
3)Since it is a new cube, it may need a little getting used to.Give it a couple of slow solves, for a day or two and then see if the results worked out or not.

Hope this helps!

-ultimatecuber

 

[YddEd]

I recently bought a 50mm zhanchi and lubricated it.I am overturning it many times when i am solving.I am averaging around 26 sec with it.How can I control the speed of my cube??

What about just simply tightening it?

 

[cubesonfire]

I recently bought a 50mm zhanchi and lubricated it.I am overturning it many times when i am solving.I am averaging around 26 sec with it.How can I control the speed of my cube??

I agree with ultimatecuber. Also,maybe you aren't used to the cube as you were using a rubiks or some other cube before? plus a zhanchi is pretty hard to control, especially smaller ones. though i suggest you should have first got used to the cube without lubricating it, and after u became comfortable,then lube.anyway, 2-4 drops of good lube is enough. dont use vegetable oil.