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

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

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[@nickbellopatrick-thornton476]

how can anyone give this a thumbs down?

[@jimmetan7031]

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.

[@richardgilbert5339]

The three main bike shops in Aberdeen Scotland will fit this for free, even though you didn't buy the starnut from them. Any good LBS should do that ! Should is the operative word here

[@Babychickhands]

11mm long socket works a treat, I installed a new fox fork a month ago using your tip, yesturday cut a steerer off a used bike I recently bought, cut 20mm and used the 11mm long socket again to drive down the star nut by 20mm. Thank you.

[@d3v0lv3d]

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

[@erikmattson8629]

Me too! RJ rules.

[@fredobermann6766]

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.

[@stitchilalu]

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.

[@John-mb7yl]

Bicycle G.O.A.T, rjguy is the very best..love all his videos n clever diy... nothing he can't fix on the cheap...❤

[@davidludman1]

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!!!!

[@rb-ex]

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

[@alexchionh5527]

Very helpful video

[@williammaidment7843]

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

[@markgriffin2338]

Great tip thank you

[@rubenvor]

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

[@jessegolphinjr3225]

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.

[@1t_wasnt_me]

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

[@tuTWENTY]

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]

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.

[@SansibarRacing]

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

[@jimmetan7031]

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

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

[@idhoppers]

Favorite self-made bicycle tools channel! Thanks!

[@obguy99]

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

[@Modrunnermusic]

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

[@stascrash]

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.

[@gordon920]

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.

[@Ronald-qj5nx]

Many people do not have a bench vice to securely hold the fork when trying to hammer in the star nut into the steerer tube. If you just place the fork legs on the ground and hammer at the other end, the fork will absorb the hammer blows thus making it difficult for the star nut to be forced into the steerer tube, especially if it is a MTB suspension fork, even more so if the wheel and tyre are fitted. Use a piece of timber between the fork crown and the floor so that the fork legs are suspended in the air and unable to absorb any of the hammer blows.

[@nicksnicknet]

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.

[@kiaseng5]

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

[@aaronkunec5010]

Just tried the second method. Worked like a charm!

[@martinwhitehouse5084]

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

[@ajmaloleary3553]

Brilliant. Another great video. Thanks RJ.

[@essendossev362]

What ingenuity!

[@andrewshaw7857]

I tried it and it works great

[@sraihan9101]

This is the simplest DIY! Thank you!

[@captainbungee]

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.

[@yuppiecn2054]

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

[@BikeItUK]

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

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Go for it. Thanks!

[@nickicruz3658]

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..

[@Mtbmx_evolution]

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

[@sheilagreaves8018]

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

[@masaharumorimoto4761]

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.

[@paulcallaway71]

I just used this technique. Thank you!!

[@divineavengers]

I just tried it and was successful thanks so much for the vid

[@AdidaFPV]

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

[@Smerigventje_]

Great video. He even talks in metric! What more do you need.

[@Strenki-real]

Best guide. btw 11mm socket is tiny too wide (interferes with the "wings" of the star nut. I have used 10mm socket and fits better. Overall screw dedicated expensive tool, your advice how to make home made tool you will use few times in your life is the best :)

[@discoparty4228]

Just got to this stage on my new forks today. Thanks for saving me the time trying to work out a cheap hack!!!!! The 48 ( at present ) thumbs down will be from agents of Park Tools, who make great products, but are so over-priced.😆😜

[@jcreedy20]

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!

[@James-jx3ro]

Just did this today, went flawlessly, thank you!

[@XxPureKhaosxX]

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

[@jackmorgan5431]

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

[@EAB2024]

Excellent video Sir! Two thumbs up!

[@troll_hunter9141]

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!

[@23-infinitymusic46]

That's a king-size winner RJ!

[@MarshWaha]

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

[@eldowning]

Great vid! 2nd version seems to way to go. Thanks!

[@gazzmann9569]

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

[@javis9853]

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

[@VermontCA1864]

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

[@h82fail]

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.

[@TheKeithbruce]

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

[@MegaJusto]

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

[@UncleTed-was-RIGHT]

You're a genius. Thank you.

[@Drago0900]

Saving me once more for my fork upgrade.

[@nestorpadetti880]

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

[@jaredb9281]

This is genius. Thanks heaps 👍🏼

[@saiket1735]

I'm new to bike build, I have a question, is the Compression Plug Star Nut does the same function as a Star Nut? thanks

[@havefunandbikestuffOver40]

Thanks RJ, used this today.

[@2hiperkemanci]

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

[@erikmattson8629]

Exactly why I love RJ. You rock! 👍

[@sidefx996]

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

[@mrvrah]

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

[@archetypex65]

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👍

[@romelabella9714]

Wow I'm so amazed 😱😱

[@phamoo]

Worked perfectly. Thank you!

[@pilgrim32mn]

Great idea I will use that method on my next project

[@soldier2gud4me]

You can use the same idea in making the dropout alignment tools but of course your idea was much more cheaper for the purpose intended. Great ideas keep it up.

[@gabrielo03]

Thank you! Simple solutions are great.

[@Tokyomodeldetective]

This amazing! Such a great hack

[@edwardlang5763]

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

[@djhatstand7312]

Used this video as a guide to fit my star nut this morning, I found a 21mm spark plug socket fitted the bill exactly, the spanner flats fit inside the steerer tube and the depth of them is exactly where I wanted the depth of the star nut, I used the tap it in with a hammer method to start it off square then banged it home Brilliant how to and saved me money and a trip to the bike shop 👍

[@robnad8583]

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

[@peterfrederick3775]

once again my go-to guy comes through!

[@kevinhill.8]

That wood mallet is badass! Classic! 👌

[@paulallen3031]

Perfect, thank you 👍🏻👍🏻

[@NastyTranquillin]

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

[@rwilcox_71]

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

[@janmessek1826]

Man that that went in way more easier than the one I just did on a new fork.

[@BEEBEE159]

Great video RJ. Thanks for making this.

[@roncooke2188]

Great idea i like it. if you were fitting 20 every day, one or two twice a year may be eye ball it

[@WesTaylorPhotography]

Worked better than the screw driver method for me. A little bit extra control.

[@snerual2010]

if the fork is open at the bottom you can get a piece of threaded rod that fits in the starnut, then you can put the rod through the fork and at one end you have the star nut and at one end you have a washer and a nut. tighten the nut until the star nut is settled at the correct hight. worked for me but your way is probably easier

[@christiancoy3745]

Great hack! Simple and elegant solution.

[@gilbertlopez6101]

Thanks for the informative video. As always very useful. I tried following your directions but i did something wrong because it went in crooked and had a dickens of a time trying to straighten. My question is how do you straighten one and is it ok to do so, or should I start over with a new one. Fyi... it seems to be working but want to make sure. Again thanks for the videos and any info you may have is greatly appreciated.

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

You can't pull the lower side out. You can only push the higher side deeper. Then will it be too deep? Not sure.

[@MrTougiejr]

R.J. the Bike Guy repair wizard!

[@voranet]

I could push down a sart nut because of your advices. Thank you.

[@simontodd295]

That is clever mate. On it this afternoon.

[@carlosgracia8688]

Que chingon míster RJ thanks y regards from Mexico

[@arielmaximilianoflores7738]

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

[@pattskatoey3139]

Very good tip RJ.

[@crisbivolaru819]

Thank you very very much man you are a genius !