Headset Press

[twain]

Does this look good to anyone?
has anyone used anything like this? how successful are these homemade jobbies..??

EDIT heres the link:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Headset-press...s_RepairKits&hash=item20b696d230#ht_500wt_959

 

[The Ken]

don't buy it at that price, you could make it for far less. I've used one and it was "ok" - does the job but I would prefer the real tool eventually.

 

[jamabikes]

i can supply you the bits to make it for a fifth that! not sure on postage mind.....

 

[drystonepaul]

Yep you could easily make one of those for for less.
My home made headset press utilises a few strategically selected socket wrenches along with the threaded bar, nuts and big washers.

It works very well indeed.

 

[KeepItSteel]

I'm all for home mdea tools if care and attention is applied, but I picked up a 2nd hand h/set press on ebay a couple years ago for about £15/£20 and have never looked back.

Probably only used it 10 times but each time used its left me with that warm satisfied glow

 

[BerthaPog]

I got a Cyclus press from wiggle: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cyclus-headset-press/ though it was ~£25, not the £35 now. A most satisfying tool to use.

Home made tools are fine - I still have a large adjustable spanner my grandfather made. That press on eBay is no more than that - may as well make your own and save even more.

 

[twain]

i'll give the home made one a go if i can get it sorted. i dont have the luxury of being able to nip down the local diy store anymore now i have a baby!!!

 

[The Ken]

this looks quite nice...

http://www.onyourbike.co.uk/accessories ... 0rvre9c2r7

 

[twain]

yes it does
sold out

 

[RAFbikes]

Try these I find they work well and unlike some of the specialist tools they're not fussy about the size of headset you're trying to fit