Is sanding it better that petroleum jelly? Becxause I've been using petroleum from the start to now and still using it. Well you shud probably not use petroleum jelly you shud probably use silcone spray but it is too late now as people say that you shud never use petroleum jelly and silcone as it makes it like glue.
Click to expand Don't sand and lube immediately! I did that and the pieces expanded. The cube became stiff as hell. Top speed of 0. Then the centers broke after a few turns. That was on a bad store cube. On diys, it is just unnecessary. I sanded my cube, broke it in, and lubricated it, and I can turn one side of the cube ins circles with my finger! I'll explain the steps. Then, go to this YouTube video, and sand your cube. Your pieces will become very smooth and your cube will probably move a little faster.
It will move a little faster, and you will be able to cut corners. Make sure you use silicone, and do the long way where it you spray each piece. I know this process is a little long, but just be patient, and it will be worth it. Or just get a DIY cube It's not that bad as your life is not going to depend on it, and in the process, your cube will slowly become better and better until it moves really fast!
Dene Premium Member. I see no particular reason to sand the cube, any natural friction should do all the wearing that you need. You'd be better to spend the time that you would have spent sanding on doing solves.
Dene said:. Last edited: Apr 13, The point is, sanding your cube won't make you faster, practise will. There is absolutely NO need to do any modification other than lubricating until you are sub Absolutely none. Lucas Garron Member. Lucas Garron said:. Last edited: Apr 17, For cube maintenance, you should check out youtube videos. Pestvic's videos are pretty good when it comes to maintenance. He also explains things very well, and he knows exactly what he's talking about.
You might want to check out Thrawst's or Badmephisto's videos. Those are the ones that will teach you concepts to get faster. I have so much experience on trying to make a better cube. Nothing works or is even necessary until you are faster than me, at least sub average.
Spray you cube with pure silicone spray once is the best way. Sanding does nothing except aging your cube. I can solve just as fast on pretty much any cube. If a spring is unwinding or scratching into other pieces, you can hold the screw end of the spring in place with a tiny drop of superglue. Never attach super glue to the other end of the spring, or you could block the turning mechanism.
Fit the central squares back on. If they keep falling off, dip a needle in superglue and use it to reattach them. Part 3. Make a cross of a single color.
If you assemble the pieces at random, the puzzle will usually be unsolvable. Reassemble it in a solved position instead, starting with four edge pieces of the same color. This first part is the most difficult: Slide each edge piece into position around the matching central place.
Hold them in place so they don't fall. If a piece won't go in, slide it on in a "wrong" position and twist it into place. Once the cross is made, carefully put the cube down, with the cross on the table surface. Complete the bottom layer. The four corner pieces on the bottom should snap on easily.
They will help hold the other pieces in place, so it will be easier from here on out. Attach three pieces in the middle layer. Make sure all pieces are in the correct position. Push them firmly into place. You should now have one gap in the middle layer. Build two rows of the top layer. Begin with a corner, which should attach easily, then build from it until you have two rows done.
The edge pieces are easier to attach if you rotate the top layer so you can slot the edge piece in directly over the gap you left in the middle layer. Complete the cube. Finish up with the final four pieces: Attach the last piece in the middle layer. Attach the two remaining corner pieces in the top layer.
Attach the final piece. Scramble the cube for a while. The cube can feel stiff at first after adding lubricant, but after a few minutes of working it in, you should notice faster, smoother turns. If you adjusted the screws, it can take a couple hours of use to break in the cube and check whether the tension is where you want it.
Disassemble the cube and wipe off the excess. It may also cause the stickers to become discolored or fall off. Not Helpful 5 Helpful You need to practice solving it, then get faster and faster at it. You'll be a good cuber in no time only if you practice often, there is no shortcut to this. Not Helpful 29 Helpful No, it does not stick because once you start scrambling and playing with the cube, the silicone spray will start getting less sticky and your cube will be way faster than it was before.
Not Helpful 13 Helpful That's a great question! Stay away from Vaseline and WD There are lots of lubes out there that work very well and some popular lubes include Lubix, Traxxas, Cubicle lube, Lubicle, Maru lube, and Rubik's brand Cube Lube, et. Some lubes are made to make your cube turn differently than others. Wash your hands after lubing a cube. Not Helpful 14 Helpful The lubricant should work on any speed cube. Some models, including the official but unpopular Rubik's brand speed cube, have special interiors that do not use screws.
Not Helpful 7 Helpful Yes it is, but it may damage some types of plastic, and I find it to be greasy. It's not ideal, since it can damage some kinds of plastic, as well as the stickers.
It might be worth a try on a cheap cube. Not Helpful 9 Helpful Not Helpful 23 Helpful I used vegetable oil for lubrication and mistakenly kept it unused for a few weeks. Now it has become sticky. What do I do? It would be best to take it apart and wash it with a damp cloth, then choose a different lubricant.
Be careful not to get the stickers the colored parts wet, as that will cause them to start peeling. Use Traxxas 10K on the pieces, or any light silicone lube. Don't apply too much of it, because it will cover all of the pieces. Break it in with some solves and it should be okay! Not Helpful 4 Helpful Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. By using this service, some information may be shared with YouTube.
If your cube catches when turning, consider a "Florian mod. Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0. You can save time when lubricating by removing only the first piece, and spraying through the hole. The spray won't evaporate as well if you try this, so it risks gumming up your cube.
If a cube has already been lubricated with one type of lubricant and you want to switch to another, clean the old one off first. After disassembling, wipe each piece with a paper towel, wash with soapy water, and rinse. There are many Rubik's cube models, and the instructions for the central mechanism adjustments do not apply to every one. For example, the official Rubik's brand speed cube has a spherical central mechanism — though it is rarely used in competitions.
Submit a Tip All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published. Follow all product safety instructions when using lubricant. Some lubricants are flammable or release harmful fumes. If you get any on your hands, wash it off before touching your eyes. Helpful 6 Not Helpful 0. Do not put too much lubrication inside your cube, or it will come apart too often!
Helpful 12 Not Helpful 6. If you feel pain in your wrist or thumb, stop using the Rubik's cube for a few days. Related wikiHows How to. How to. More References About This Article.
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