How to Make Your Rubik's 4x4 Faster

...by reducing lockups.

Ok, fine you can call it the "Thrawst mod," I prefer "Squircle Mod"

Worked for me, twice! I can confirm that this also works on a Meffert's / Cleffert's 4x4.
Will work better if the 4x4 is a little worked in to begin with.

Final note, be sure that you don't shave down the corners too much as that will actually induce more lock-ups, which is what we're trying to reduce.

Zarker24 presents an alternate solution that has a similar effect, check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kA_k5VKzjk&feature=channel_page

My Site:
http://thesixsides.com

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[DT4598]

hey is WD-40 a good lube because my friend said it would mess up my cube but i used it on my ice cube and it works fine

[Thrawst]

@DT4598 I don't think the Ice Cube is necessarily a good cube to benchmark that on. I've had two cubes come apart in my hands (the core broke apart, not just a pop) because someone used WD-40 or some oil based lubricant. Only use 100% silicone lubricants!

[beaulolp]

It works really good but, It pops WAY to much now.

[Thrawst]

I think there's a certain point where all Rubik's 4x4s get where they're too loose for practical solving. This mod becomes moot at that point.

[Spitsonpuppies]

Squircle: New favorite word.

[kirkbutler12]

This is one very "pale" video. =p

[francissanfo717]

I ponder exactly where the improper sort of comments are.

[rathmiron]

my new 4x4 is really annoying. when i try to take it apart, it stays together (i could use more force, but i'm afraid i might break it), but recently, it popped on his own.

[dujecetinic]

1:37 is my 3x3 Rubik's cube record... :D You pwn me with the 4x4.

[LeftHandedCuber]

I'm in the middle of modding mine right now. Do u have an idea on how to get the edges from popping?

[mistaecco]

Worst come to worst, I won't have to deal with a rubik's4x4 anymore! i'll try this

[doanderrick]

Wont the lubercant leak out of the cube as you use it?

[kennykart123]

i watched a 12 min video on how to mod a rubiks cube, i dont even have one

[DT4598]

@RCT3rox ok well i didnt really know that but thanks for the input! ill remember that for future reference...

[RCT3rox]

@DT4598 WD40 melts plastic dude...