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How to best secure a fork when installing a star nut
What's a safe way to keep the fork secure while you bang the star nut in the steerer tube. I'm assuming that there's going to be a fair amount of downward force as you hit the nut into the steerer so I don't want to risk damaging the fork.
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I have no idea how many star nuts I've installed like this, 100+ maybe? Never an issue. |
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Ideal is a tube block around the steerer, clamped into a bench vise. Spreads the vise's force evenly and holds the tube.
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How to best secure a fork when installing a star nut
I have done a ton if these. I hold the fork with one hand and hammer with the other. Works great provided you're not clumsy.
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What ryker said- just hold it. I don't like the idea of hammering onto the drop outs, even if they have a spacer.
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Both freehand and clamped are also a lot easier with this:
http://www.jensonusa.com/!4ItUbPM92d...FSbNOgod5V4AAA Done plenty without, but this just makes it quicker and easier. |
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How to best secure a fork when installing a star nut
^ Yes I use this tool with the handheld method. Inferior tools make it harder. The Cyclus tool would be fine too.
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ryan | islandix instruments Last edited by ryker; 09-13-2013 at 10:13 AM. |
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Just don't be a gorilla with the hammer and it'll work like a charm. |
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