Installing CK headsets without CK adapters?

[maslow]

I’m hunting for a Chris King 1.5” adapter set but it seems that Chris King have discontinued that product. I’ve got CK adapters for 1”, 1 1/8” and the 1 1/4” and always use them when installing. But I’ve just picked up a rig that needs a 1.5” inset 7 (which I have ready to install).

I went online to purchase an adapter set and found they no longer make them?! I was going to email Chris King to get some advice and I suspect many folk install them with home made diy headset presses (something I’ve never had to do as I’ve a Cyclus tools press - useful when you’re doing work on expensive bikes).

Any leads as to where I can get the 1.5” adapters from or should I look at alternatives? Cane Creek have an adapter set (although again I’m having trouble locating a store that has them in stock). Also how would I go about fitting the CK 1.5” crown race without the CK baseplate adapter?

[AngryScientist]

I believe something like this is what you're looking for?

https://wheelsmfg.com/headset-cup-drift.html

There are loads of base plate setting tools on the net ranging from amazon level cheap to more expensive and most include adapters for popular baseplate diameters. To me, it's OK to go cheap on this tool.

[Mark McM]

Any cup press with flat faces will work. The purpose of the tool is to keep the press concentric with the cup(s). As long as you are careful when you align the cup press, it will press the cups in straight.