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

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:
• How To Remove A Star F...
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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.

[@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.

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@williammaidment7843]

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

[@rubenvor]

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

[@idhoppers]

Favorite self-made bicycle tools channel! Thanks!

[@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!!!!

[@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

[@1t_wasnt_me]

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

[@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.

[@Simo-qg6jb]

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

[@yuppiecn2054]

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

[@FuknNoName]

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

[@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.

[@edwardlang5763]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@James-jx3ro]

Just did this today, went flawlessly, thank you!

[@martinwhitehouse5084]

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

[@erikmattson8629]

Exactly why I love RJ. You rock! 👍

[@aaronkunec5010]

Just tried the second method. Worked like a charm!

[@obguy99]

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

[@christiancoy3745]

Great hack! Simple and elegant solution.

[@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

[@Modrunnermusic]

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

[@paulcallaway71]

I just used this technique. Thank you!!

[@editname3502]

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

[@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.

[@brismith2728]

Great advise thank you

[@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..

[@sraihan9101]

This is the simplest DIY! Thank you!

[@BEEBEE159]

Great video RJ. Thanks for making this.

[@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.

[@NastyTranquillin]

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

[@ajmaloleary3553]

Brilliant. Another great video. Thanks RJ.

[@sidefx996]

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

[@sheilagreaves8018]

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

[@aaronbell6530]

Works like a charm! Thank you!

[@gabrielo03]

Thank you! Simple solutions are great.

[@markgriffin2338]

Great tip thank you

[@andrewshaw7857]

I tried it and it works great

[@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👍

[@w.trummer1865]

So helpful! Thanks

[@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.

[@havefunandbikestuff]

Thanks RJ, used this today.

[@TheKeithbruce]

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

[@peterfrederick3775]

once again my go-to guy comes through!

[@VermontCA1864]

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

[@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.

[@gazzmann9569]

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

[@pilgrim32mn]

Great idea I will use that method on my next project

[@kevinhill.8]

That wood mallet is badass! Classic! 👌

[@eriksilva4690]

Well done! Thanks!

[@phamoo]

Worked perfectly. 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

[@MegaJusto]

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

[@rwilcox_71]

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

[@arielmaximilianoflores7738]

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

[@mrvrah]

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

[@Tokyomodeldetective]

This amazing! Such a great hack

[@tonypotter9578]

Just what I needed! Thanks 😊

[@hairychainsaw2629]

Fantastic - worked great! Thanks!

[@Drago0900]

Saving me once more for my fork upgrade.

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Excellent video Sir! Two thumbs up!

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Absolutely great man !!!!

[@TiRider66]

Awesome video. Thank you.

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Many thanks captain!

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

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You are a BLESSING!

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You, sir, are awesome. Thanks for that.

[@etownump]

Very helpful video. Thank you

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Great Job!👍🏿

[@jaredb9281]

This is genius. Thanks heaps 👍🏼

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thank you for ideas...GB

[@robertuskoppies444]

this is so cool! excellent, thanks a bunch!

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That's a king-size winner RJ!

[@robnad8583]

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

[@TheLoydal]

Thank you! Worked great

[@mick9485]

Great tip, thx 👍

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Very good tip RJ.

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Great idea thank you smart dude!

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What ingenuity!

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Wow I'm so amazed 😱😱

[@nestorpadetti880]

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

[@Maks-ic1mg]

nice tip thank u very much!!!

[@AdidaFPV]

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

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You're a genius. Thank you.

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Brilliant 👍👍

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Brilliant! 👍🏼

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Great job.

[@anrque]

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

[@supamadevu4512]

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

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Very helpful video

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You sir, are a genius!

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Que chingon míster RJ thanks y regards from Mexico