tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13216480.post6234803518383384506..comments2023-12-27T17:00:41.235-05:00Comments on Cyclesnack: DIY: Headset PressMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06617819080031235854noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13216480.post-51368065357369923412009-06-12T16:49:19.465-04:002009-06-12T16:49:19.465-04:00Wow! This worked much better than I expected. I ...Wow! This worked much better than I expected. I used lots of grease and it worked like a charm. I had previously tried the freezer method with zero success. I found the copper reducers for $3 each. I made this as well as a PVC tool to install fork crown for <$15. 15 minutes labor, tops. My LBS wanted me to wait a week for the same job. Thank you!Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04723735043636079037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13216480.post-26383618957689520732009-04-29T07:16:00.000-04:002009-04-29T07:16:00.000-04:00"5. This has to be the worst type of DIY headset p..."5. This has to be the worst type of DIY headset press."<br /><br />Hey, it's worked for me more than once and cost me nothing! Can't say fairer than that!Weonhttp://www.weon.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13216480.post-40187875543508509822008-12-16T12:00:00.000-05:002008-12-16T12:00:00.000-05:00My LBS has always done headset race removal/instal...My LBS has always done headset race removal/installation for very little. Of course they know who I am and I have everything taken apart and cleaned. It just takes them a few minutes to pop the old one out and put the new one. I then do everything else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13216480.post-49587183652645276812008-12-16T11:48:00.000-05:002008-12-16T11:48:00.000-05:00I think the eBay guy is in the San Diego area, whi...I think the eBay guy is in the San Diego area, which may perhaps explain the higher costs.<BR/><BR/>My suggestion - headquarter your headset press business in an old ice fishing house - minimal overhead costs, maximized profits, and you could even catch your dinner.-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11639963782149784163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13216480.post-19743710047914087002008-12-16T11:37:00.000-05:002008-12-16T11:37:00.000-05:00-d, that is why I am experimenting with the bikes ...-d, that is why I am experimenting with the bikes that my <I>Fairy Dump Mother</I> leaves me. <BR/><BR/>I haven't seen anything on ebay but I will have to check it out. Could be a nice little side bidness and give this guy a little competition.<BR/><BR/>American BBs are my next challenge.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06617819080031235854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13216480.post-64479194708327684242008-12-16T11:19:00.000-05:002008-12-16T11:19:00.000-05:00There's a guy on eBay that sells his own DIY heads...There's a guy on eBay that sells his own DIY headset press for $27.50 and a press/removal set for $49.99. It's basically the same DIY design that you followed, but he's out to make a profit. I commend the guy for his entrepreneurship, but he's asking way too much.<BR/><BR/>My theory is that if you are comfortable enough to install your own headset, you'll be more than capable in building your own press/remover. Nice work!-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11639963782149784163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13216480.post-74364612390226795412008-12-16T10:54:00.000-05:002008-12-16T10:54:00.000-05:00Peter, you can probably get along fine without the...Peter, you can probably get along fine without the copper reducers. I have to try it with out them to see if them make a difference or not. Without them, you could do the whole thing for less than $10 bucks.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06617819080031235854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13216480.post-33496983021804365542008-12-16T10:44:00.000-05:002008-12-16T10:44:00.000-05:00I have used 4x4 blocks of wood and a real heavy ha...I have used 4x4 blocks of wood and a real heavy hammer. I have also damaged parts. I did go out and but a removal tool and that has saved me big time. I like your DIYS tool. How would it work without the copper cups ?29nerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705557124547684789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13216480.post-89239351349319543542008-12-16T10:14:00.000-05:002008-12-16T10:14:00.000-05:00I was wondering if that works. Sounds like not a ...I was wondering if that works. Sounds like not a lot of finesse with that method but it does the same.<BR/><BR/>I use a screw driver and a hammer to remove the cups, too. I saw on another site that you could use bars, too.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06617819080031235854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13216480.post-55320710387750767712008-12-16T09:17:00.000-05:002008-12-16T09:17:00.000-05:002x4 and a hammer for installation.flat head screw ...2x4 and a hammer for installation.<BR/><BR/>flat head screw driver and a hammer for removal.<BR/><BR/>use a rag in between to avoid scratching the headset if you have a Chris King like I do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com