Make the Rubik's Cube Slide Faster
Want to solve your Rubik's Cube faster, but are cursed with a stiff, slow-turning cube? Here's a quick fix to get your Rubik's Cube turning smoothly.
Steps
- Turn one side of your cube about 45 degrees so that the corners poke out over the other sides.
- Pop out one of the middle cubes. Sometimes, it helps to put a screwdriver under that middle piece and pry it out.
- Place a finger full of Vaseline into the hole. Too much will make your cube too greasy and gross, too little won't work.
- Replace the middle cube. The cube should just snap back into place. It may use some force but try angling the piece in different ways if it doesn't work
- Make some cube turns to work the vaseline in and around your cube.
- Repeat on different sides until you are satisfied with the turning of your cube.
Tips
- You can put silicon spray in your cube to make movements slicker.
- You may have to remove more than one middle cube from each side to ensure that the Vaseline gets in every crack.
- Astro Glide works nicely too!
- Unfortunately, even though Vaseline works well in the short term, it's NOT recommended as a long-term solution for Rubik's Cube lubrication. The Vaseline may eventually soften/partially dissolve the plastic inside the cube. If you want a long term lubricant you can find Rubik's cube specific lubricant on "speedcubing stores" online.
Things You'll Need
- Vaseline or silicone lubricant (oil optional)
- A Rubik's Cube
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