Thanks for the advice, I have worn it in some, and after partial disassembly I can see that a pop on this cube could lead to a very long and painful reassembly.
--- In [email protected], cmhardw <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Silicone does work nicely on the larger cubes, but don't use a lot. > Also I think it's better to work in the cube for a while without any > lube to wear it down a little more smoothly first. Once the larger > cubes wear down from use they start popping (think explosion) so you > want to try to delay that process as long as possible. > > I use a small amount of lube in the larger cubes, but you have to > apply it a little more often than for a 3x3x3. I'd say I lube the 4x4 > once every two weeks or so, and I tend to lube the 3x3 about once > every 3-4 weeks. > > Hope that helps, > Chris > > --- In [email protected], "jacben13" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Hello, I have just started speedcubing since I got my cube at > > Christmas, I am loving it. In addition to the 3x3x3 cube I received, > > I have also gotten a 4x4x4 cube. However, it does not turn nearly as > > nicely as by regular cube. I have silicon spray, which worked great > > on the smaller cube, but I am wondering, will the lubricant make the > > larger cube too loose? I understand that these cubes are looser to > > begin with, but I am wondering what people do to make them turn > nicer. > > > Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/speedsolvingrubikscube/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
