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From: uwe@ue.net (Uwe Meffert)
To: "der Mouse" <mouse@rodents.montreal.qc.ca>
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Subject: Re: Taking apart the 5^3
Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 23:53:58 +0800


>>From: der Mouse <>
>>To: Cube-lovers@ai.mit.edu <Cube-lovers@ai.mit.edu>
>>Date: Friday, March 19, 1999 11:03 AM

>>>I found it more effective to turn a "thick slice" (ie, the outer two
>>>slices turned together) about 45 degrees, then pry with my thumb
>>>between the corner and wing of the turned slice....

That procedure is not recommended as it voids the implied warranty and has
the danger of permanently stripping the thread inside the center of the
cube.

If you must take the cube apart do so by prying off one of the center small
squares and then loosening one of the screws, which later after re-assembly
should be re-tightened.

Regards
Uwe


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