How To Make A Star Nut Setter Tool For Threadless Fork Easy! Cheap!

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  • I show how to make a cheap and easy homemade DIY star fangled nut setter tool to drive a star nut into the steerer tube of threadless forks. Actually, I build two different versions, and use one to install a star fangled nut. This will a allow you install a starnut without an expensive special tool.
    How To Remove A Star Fangled Nut From A Fork Steerer Tube:
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  • @RJTheBikeGuy
    @RJTheBikeGuy  5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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  • @jimmetan7031
    @jimmetan7031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    RJ The Bike Guy, I made the star nut tool that you showed in this post. This is the first time I made a tool and success drove the star nut into my new front suspension fork. I am so happy because I could not get the bike repairer to do it. He said that he did not have the special tool. I think he does not want to do it. What a lousy repairer. Thank You.

  •  5 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Thanks for the tips!!! Simple, cheap and I like it! Those dislikes are probably made by the bike tools sellers.

  • @d3v0lv3d
    @d3v0lv3d 5 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Dude you just saved my bacon! I bought everything I needed to fit a new fork for the 1st time so imagine the tools I bought and I’d forgotten the star nut setter so this video really is good. Thumbs up and a subscription from me 👍🏻 keep it up man, really good video

  • @troll_hunter9141
    @troll_hunter9141 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wanted to thank you for this video RJ! Yet again, you've provided content that helped me fix an issue. This time, my mid-90s Trek 7000 had some vibrations up front. I loosened the stem bolts and began cranking on the stem bolt to re-seat the fork into the bearings. It just kept spinning and spinning, which I knew wasn't right. I took off the stem and the expander nut had nearly completely pulled out of the fork tube. So, I pulled it out, bought a new one, and within 5 min of coming home it was installed. Job done. Thank you for creating such helpful content!

  • @fredobermann6766
    @fredobermann6766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thanks for providing a quick and dirty (and cheap) alternative to a specialized start nut setting tool! When navigating a new, unknown territory it ti so nice to have an experienced guide. Well done, and thank you.

  • @rubenvor
    @rubenvor 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best hack tool ever! I was about to start driving in a new star nut, and bumped into this video. Thanks so much!

  • @davidludman1
    @davidludman1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the third time you have saved me money with an elegant diy solution... Your efforts to share thrifty methods are so much appreciated!!!!

  • @williammaidment7843
    @williammaidment7843 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant! Thanks for all your tips. I'm a part-time home bike guy who really has learned a lot from you. Thanks

  • @captainbungee
    @captainbungee 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This inspired me to try bolting the starnut onto an old socket to fit just inside the fork tub so the guide is on the inside (no big sockets I'm afraid), with a plastic sleeve on the outside of the fork tube (old paint roller handle) and a socket driver inside the plastic to drift the nut in. It went a bit off direction so I used an old bolt to bang it sideways occasionally to get it back on line so I didn't mess up the good bolt. Mission accomplished - Thanks RJ.

  • @idhoppers
    @idhoppers 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Favorite self-made bicycle tools channel! Thanks!

  • @tuTWENTY
    @tuTWENTY 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    King of homemade tools saved me a ton of time a few times on a few special tools I didn’t have or time waiting for them to come in for

  • @FarmerFpv
    @FarmerFpv 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm new to bicycles and I just found your channel and you saved me so much money. I wish I can buy you a beer or something, you are a genius when it comes to these bikes and I'm sure you're a genius when it comes to anything. Thank you so much since I'm only building one bike I would have spent so much money on tools. But my bike is coming out flawless thanks your videos.
    This channel is so underrated hope you get more traction.
    Thanks again RJ.

  • @jessegolphinjr3225
    @jessegolphinjr3225 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW!!!! EXCELLENT. Thank you much because I'm on a star nut into the fork ATM & was having problems. Yes I gave a thumbs-up & subscribed.

  • @yuppiecn2054
    @yuppiecn2054 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much! By using the first version, I set the star nut on my bike in a few minutes!

  • @Simo-qg6jb
    @Simo-qg6jb 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The first method is amazing to follow! It's work as well guys! Thank you RJ! You're the man 👊

  • @rb-ex
    @rb-ex 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    very helpful explanation and method. i like the way you started with the park tool so the concept of how it has to work is perfectly clear, then applied that to your method. this enables the viewer to either follow your method with confidence, or come up with his own method. much better than videos that may show elegant solutions but skip over the concept

  • @stitchilalu
    @stitchilalu ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love these simple tips using things most people already have around. So much better than blindly hammering in the star nut by the thin bolt.

  • @nicksnicknet
    @nicksnicknet 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks - I needed this, and this was a simple and really easy video to watch and do. I like how you didn't hesitate on bashing it in - confidence.

  • @sheilagreaves8018
    @sheilagreaves8018 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you thank you thank you... this worked perfectly first time. i would have struggled for sure without your idea

  • @FuknNoName
    @FuknNoName 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is superb and exactly what i need for my newly serviced SID forks. Cheers mate.

  • @James-jx3ro
    @James-jx3ro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just did this today, went flawlessly, thank you!

  • @1t_wasnt_me
    @1t_wasnt_me 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video on fitting the star nut by far, excellent.

  • @obguy99
    @obguy99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You helped my 14 yr old son and I on his racing build. Thanks sincerely!

  • @kiaseng5
    @kiaseng5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG RJ, thank you for the tip - I was planning to install a new fork, with you tip DIY is really helpful - Thank you

  • @Modrunnermusic
    @Modrunnermusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've used the first method .25" socket twice now and it works great!

  • @edwardlang5763
    @edwardlang5763 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful, thank you for the details. This helped me complete my job installing my new fork.

  • @h82fail
    @h82fail 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks! Used the second method with larger socket but I didn't need to put the washer under the head inside the socket. Head of the bolt actually wedged perfectly into the 3/8 square hole on my craftsman socket. Used the same OD socket as the steerer and it ended up perfectly centered and strait.

  • @paulcallaway71
    @paulcallaway71 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just used this technique. Thank you!!

  • @gordon920
    @gordon920 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    New sub here :) and first and for most, great job on your projects. Very clear spoken and thorough with your information, and you make each step easy to understand. You have become my go-to on how to repair bikes, and/or even rebuild old frames to give them new life.
    You sir, have ignited an old flare on mine, respect.

  • @aaronkunec5010
    @aaronkunec5010 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just tried the second method. Worked like a charm!

  • @stascrash
    @stascrash 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks mate! This socket method did the trick. Could not find a 1/4in, so i used next-up and added a washer for the m6 screw.

  • @erikmattson8629
    @erikmattson8629 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Exactly why I love RJ. You rock! 👍

  • @martinwhitehouse5084
    @martinwhitehouse5084 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant ! I used a small axle spacer for depth guage instead of washers . Thank you.

  • @masaharumorimoto4761
    @masaharumorimoto4761 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, you're going to make replacing my fork affordable, I was scared about all the special tools but I'll just waddle up to home depot and build this and the press, I'll check your page for a crown race press hack too lol.

  • @MegaJusto
    @MegaJusto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude. You seriously saved me here. Thanks for this.

  • @nickicruz3658
    @nickicruz3658 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    well this a nice practical / technical video in installing a new star nuts using the 11mm and 21mm sockets, i have a set of metric sockets and i will use one of the socket for installing the the star nuts very soon at a depth of 13-15mm from the tip of the steerer tube, thanks a lot for the video..

  • @XxPureKhaosxX
    @XxPureKhaosxX 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great in combination with your headset remover tool video. For almost no money you can have all the tools you need to do some pretty advanced bike service. With both of those videos I’m saving $80 on the park tool RT-1 and RT-2 and $25 on the star nut setter. Plus my headset cup remove looks real slick in copper

  • @SansibarRacing
    @SansibarRacing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome, I tried the 2nd diy tool variant, and it worked like a charm! Big thanks!

    • @jimmetan7031
      @jimmetan7031 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I made the 2nd diy tool shown too because it is easier.

  • @ajmaloleary3553
    @ajmaloleary3553 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant. Another great video. Thanks RJ.

  • @BEEBEE159
    @BEEBEE159 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video RJ. Thanks for making this.

  • @archetypex65
    @archetypex65 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks a million RJ another great informative and how to DIY video! this one combined with your Roxshocks Judy rebuild vid is perfect timing for me👍

  • @anrque
    @anrque 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Friggin' brilliant! Thank you , sir. You just saved me some aggravation.

  • @23-infinitymusic46
    @23-infinitymusic46 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a king-size winner RJ!

  • @rwilcox_71
    @rwilcox_71 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    genius...thanks....will be returning my on-the-way Park tool!

  • @TheKeithbruce
    @TheKeithbruce 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Once again THANKS RJ ........... another Great vid...... you're the man ......... please keep up the great work

  • @editname3502
    @editname3502 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was exactly the info I needed man thanks so much !

  • @EAB2024
    @EAB2024 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video Sir! Two thumbs up!

  • @christiancoy3745
    @christiancoy3745 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great hack! Simple and elegant solution.

  • @mrvrah
    @mrvrah 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i knew you would have a hack for this. thanks dude, excellent

  • @MrDblStop
    @MrDblStop 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent, thanks! You just saved me 12 quid. Subbed and fb followed.

  • @NastyTranquillin
    @NastyTranquillin 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have a ton of super helpful videos man, cheers!

  • @sraihan9101
    @sraihan9101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the simplest DIY! Thank you!

  • @supamadevu4512
    @supamadevu4512 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Freaking genius. In few days gonna be getting a new fork and this video is great.

  • @phamoo
    @phamoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Worked perfectly. Thank you!

  • @andrewshaw7857
    @andrewshaw7857 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I tried it and it works great

  • @markgriffin2338
    @markgriffin2338 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great tip thank you

  • @AdidaFPV
    @AdidaFPV ปีที่แล้ว

    Didn’t want to buy the tool and this is a great idea, thanks man 👍🏻

  • @TiRider66
    @TiRider66 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. Thank you.

  • @brismith2728
    @brismith2728 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great advise thank you

  • @gazzmann9569
    @gazzmann9569 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Genius is always simple. Great and helpful vid. Cheers!

  • @erikjonromnes
    @erikjonromnes 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude same, Imagine... I get my 150 lb ebike hoisted, everything apart and just about to start putting fork on.... and no star nut or setter... oof! Liked and subscribed as well! Thanks!

  • @carlosgracia8688
    @carlosgracia8688 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Que chingon míster RJ thanks y regards from Mexico

  • @gabrielo03
    @gabrielo03 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! Simple solutions are great.

  • @sidefx996
    @sidefx996 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You sir, are the man, as usual. THANK YOU!

  • @havefunandbikestuff
    @havefunandbikestuff 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks RJ, used this today.

  • @Drago0900
    @Drago0900 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Saving me once more for my fork upgrade.

  • @w.trummer1865
    @w.trummer1865 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So helpful! Thanks

  • @peterfrederick3775
    @peterfrederick3775 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    once again my go-to guy comes through!

  • @arielmaximilianoflores7738
    @arielmaximilianoflores7738 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Genial ! Voy a probar con el tubo fino...

  • @jackmorgan5431
    @jackmorgan5431 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, got some new pikes to fit tomorrow so I don't want to ruin them but also don't see the point in spending all that money on a tool to only use it once. The second one you made looks good as it ensures the star nut is set straight because the bottom of the socket butts up against the top of the steerer tube

  • @jeffreyking7994
    @jeffreyking7994 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're a genius. Thank you.

  • @robnad8583
    @robnad8583 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    good videos they helped me out alot.... Thanks

  • @barbelbravestar8433
    @barbelbravestar8433 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video... It helps! Thanks!!

  • @aaronbell6530
    @aaronbell6530 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Works like a charm! Thank you!

  • @2hiperkemanci
    @2hiperkemanci 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow it is so creative! Like it. Thanks, RJ!

  • @etownump
    @etownump ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful video. Thank you

  • @javis9853
    @javis9853 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gracias amigo me valio de mucho hoy arme una bicicleta y tu metodo sin herramienta me ayudo de mucho. muchas gracias y sigue adelante
    Te lo traduci
    Thank you friend, it was worth a lot of today to build a bicycle and your method without tools helped me a lot. thank you very much.saludos Ecuador - Guayaquil

  • @hairychainsaw2629
    @hairychainsaw2629 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic - worked great! Thanks!

  • @kevinhill.8
    @kevinhill.8 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That wood mallet is badass! Classic! 👌

  • @pilgrim32mn
    @pilgrim32mn 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great idea I will use that method on my next project

  • @jcreedy20
    @jcreedy20 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol I just used a hammer and flat head screw driver to carefully dink mine in, got it set perfectly after a bit of careful manipulation. But using the socket is a good idea, will defo do that next time, looks much easier!

  • @eriksilva4690
    @eriksilva4690 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Well done! Thanks!

  • @VermontCA1864
    @VermontCA1864 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a brilliant idea!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Thank you so much.

  • @pattskatoey3139
    @pattskatoey3139 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good tip RJ.

  • @thedudefromla
    @thedudefromla 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Job!👍🏿

  • @jaredb9281
    @jaredb9281 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is genius. Thanks heaps 👍🏼

  • @mick9485
    @mick9485 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tip, thx 👍

  • @alexchionh5527
    @alexchionh5527 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful video

  • @tonypotter9578
    @tonypotter9578 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just what I needed! Thanks 😊

  • @sebolitos.4490
    @sebolitos.4490 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely great man !!!!

  • @MarshWaha
    @MarshWaha 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video RJ. I’d do this if I was in hurry or in a pinch.

  • @TheLoydal
    @TheLoydal 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! Worked great

  • @romelabella9714
    @romelabella9714 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow I'm so amazed 😱😱

  • @nestorpadetti880
    @nestorpadetti880 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you a million of times. Wonderful video
    Thank you for teach us.

  • @Maks-ic1mg
    @Maks-ic1mg 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice tip thank u very much!!!

  • @DesmoDreams
    @DesmoDreams 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    RJ's a god damn genius!

  • @sergeikirjuhhin1283
    @sergeikirjuhhin1283 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great idea thank you smart dude!

  • @BikeItUK
    @BikeItUK 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love you!.....I am just about to do this on a single speed I am doing. Think I will be trying this myself and give you a mention if you do not mind. Great Hack. Thanks Andy

  • @johnmorrison27
    @johnmorrison27 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant 👍👍