Anyone got a 1.5" headset press they could lend me?

The Big Cheese
The Big Cheese Posts: 8,650
edited August 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
Has anyone got a 1.5" headset press I could lend?

I will obviously pay postage and provide a nominal amount of beer tokens

Its a brand new frame and CK headset, so dont want to 'bodge it'

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    do you have a press?
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,650
    nicklouse wrote:
    do you have a press?

    No alas not nick,

    Is the threaded rod, 2 nuts with appropriate steel and plastic washers a 'no-no'?

    My LBS doesnt have a 1.5" press and has refused to do it LOL....

    He also said 1.5" was a 'fad' and wouldnt catch on (he is about 70) :lol:
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    just get some plate cut and have a hole in it to fit the LBS's press or there are some out there for less than £40. and a headset press aint lighht so postage would be a bit.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,650
    nicklouse wrote:
    just get some plate cut and have a hole in it to fit the LBS's press or there are some out there for less than £40. and a headset press aint lighht so postage would be a bit.

    OK Nick, cheers for advice. And yes I see what you mean about postage LOL
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=10225 and make some plates up?
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,650
    Seems like the sensible choice, as at least I could use it on the next 1 1/8th project ;)

    Although I found a 1.5" for £55
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    well the 1.5 press will do all sizes.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • Dirtrider
    Dirtrider Posts: 1,611
    surely there is another LBS near you that has one? Even try a halfords?
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  • mrfmilo
    mrfmilo Posts: 2,250
    I understand if you want to do it properly, but I have this and it fits 1/18th and 1.5 no problem:

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HEADSET-PRESS ... 19c833a9ef
    Marin
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,650
    mrfmilo wrote:
    I understand if you want to do it properly, but I have this and it fits 1/18th and 1.5 no problem:

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HEADSET-PRESS ... 19c833a9ef

    Hey that actually looks OK, I may even give that a punt. Ill just take my time and do one cup at a time, with a smidge of grease should be OK.

    If not I am coming to get you ;)
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    one cup at a time IS the correct way.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • mrfmilo
    mrfmilo Posts: 2,250
    The Big Cheese wrote:
    mrfmilo wrote:
    I understand if you want to do it properly, but I have this and it fits 1/18th and 1.5 no problem:

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HEADSET-PRESS ... 19c833a9ef

    Hey that actually looks OK, I may even give that a punt. Ill just take my time and do one cup at a time, with a smidge of grease should be OK.

    If not I am coming to get you ;)

    I take no responsobility :lol: but nah, it's worked perfect for me.
    Marin
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,650
    nicklouse wrote:
    one cup at a time IS the correct way.

    Ha Ha, I did both cups on the cotic before.... :oops:
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    many people do and it can cause problems as you are trying to clamp 3 things together.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • kja
    kja Posts: 259
    I used that cheapy ebay tool to do the headset on my Piglet and tbh it's not amazing. Just need to go slow, and be very careful not to allow the cup to go to squiffy as you press it in. If I had to do the job again I'd be tempted to take it to an LBS.
  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    Rubber mallet. Compatible with all headsets ;)
    Uncompromising extremist

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