From cube-lovers-errors@mc.lcs.mit.edu Tue Mar 16 13:06:51 1999 Return-Path: Received: from sun28.aic.nrl.navy.mil (sun28.aic.nrl.navy.mil [132.250.84.38]) by mc.lcs.mit.edu (8.9.1a/8.9.1-mod) with SMTP id NAA01896 for ; Tue, 16 Mar 1999 13:06:51 -0500 (EST) Precedence: bulk Errors-To: cube-lovers-errors@mc.lcs.mit.edu From: WaVeReBeL@webtv.net Reply-To: WaVeReBeL@webtv.net Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 10:31:40 -0800 (PST) To: Cube-Lovers@ai.mit.edu Subject: Re: Oddzon version of the cube Message-Id: <1095-36E95D8C-2128@mailtod-121.bryant.webtv.net> In-Reply-To: "Philip Knudsen" 's message of Wed, 10 Mar 1999 00:51:10 PST I too have seen many of these cubes w/ plastic tiles. I have many different brands including the "Old Brand Magic Cube". I find them at swap meets. Most sell for $2, but I recently found a vendor who sells 'em for ONLY $1! I immediately bought 5 on the spot. The next time I go down there, I think I'll buy out the shop's stock of cubes. Either that, or ask how to get them myself. The quality is pretty bad. The turning is pretty sticky, but w/ some lube and a little wear and tear, it's alright. Plus, they break apart pretty easily. When they're really worn out, cubies start popping out all the time. If you use WD-40, it'll eat away at the plastic resulting in really smooth turning. It'll be great for about 3-4 weeks of daily cubing, but the WD-40 will take its toll, and the cube will start falling apart. But for a few bucks every 3-4 weeks is worth it to me. The good thing about these is that you can make your own "deluxe" cube. First, with a little bit of effort, and a good razor blade, you can pry off the plastic tiles. Next, strip off all the stickers (If they haven't already fallen off by themselves) and wipe off the sticky residue on your smoothest, sturdiest cube. Then, super glue the tiles in any color arrangement you want! (the tiles come in the standard colors) The tiles may have a slightly rough surface after you pry them off, so you might have to strip off any scarring/hardened glue w/ a razor to make sure it's nice and flat when glued down. This process isn't easy. It took me hours. But in the end, it's all worth it. I've only done one so far, but it works so well, I don't need to do another one yet. I've been cubing daily, hours at a time for about two months with the same cube. -Alex Montilla- P.S. I live in Carson, CA. E-mail me if you want to know where I get em.