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

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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

[@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.

[@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...❤

[@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.

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.

[@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!!!!

[@alexchionh5527]

Very helpful video

[@rubenvor]

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

[@1t_wasnt_me]

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

[@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

[@markgriffin2338]

Great tip thank you

[@williammaidment7843]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@essendossev362]

What ingenuity!

[@idhoppers]

Favorite self-made bicycle tools channel! Thanks!

[@sraihan9101]

This is the simplest DIY! Thank you!

[@23-infinitymusic46]

That's a king-size winner RJ!

[@ajmaloleary3553]

Brilliant. Another great video. Thanks RJ.

[@aaronkunec5010]

Just tried the second method. Worked like a charm!

[@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.

[@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.

[@obguy99]

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

[@yuppiecn2054]

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

[@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.

[@sheilagreaves8018]

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

[@kevinhill.8]

That wood mallet is badass! Classic! 👌

[@EAB2024]

Excellent video Sir! Two thumbs up!

[@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

[@AdidaFPV]

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

[@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.

[@Modrunnermusic]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@paulcallaway71]

I just used this technique. Thank you!!

[@MegaJusto]

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

[@James-jx3ro]

Just did this today, went flawlessly, thank you!

[@gazzmann9569]

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

[@Simo-qg6jb]

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

[@andrewshaw7857]

I tried it and it works great

[@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.

[@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.

[@jeffreyking7994]

You're a genius. Thank you.

[@Drago0900]

Saving me once more for my fork upgrade.

[@martinwhitehouse5084]

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

[@erikmattson8629]

Exactly why I love RJ. You rock! 👍

[@phamoo]

Worked perfectly. Thank you!

[@havefunandbikestuffOver40]

Thanks RJ, used this today.

[@VermontCA1864]

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

[@MrTougiejr]

R.J. the Bike Guy repair wizard!

[@DesmoDreams]

RJ's a god damn genius!

[@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!

[@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..

[@jaredb9281]

This is genius. Thanks heaps 👍🏼

[@mrvrah]

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

[@eldowning]

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

[@sidefx996]

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

[@janmessek1826]

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

[@MarshWaha]

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

[@simontodd295]

That is clever mate. On it this afternoon.

[@2hiperkemanci]

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

[@Tokyomodeldetective]

This amazing! Such a great hack

[@pattskatoey3139]

Very good tip RJ.

[@tonypotter9578]

Just what I needed! Thanks 😊

[@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!

[@rwilcox_71]

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

[@gabrielo03]

Thank you! Simple solutions are great.

[@thedudefromla]

Great Job!👍🏿

[@BEEBEE159]

Great video RJ. Thanks for making this.

[@nestorpadetti880]

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

[@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

[@Quickredsquirrel]

Works like a charm! Thank you!

[@editname3502]

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

[@pilgrim32mn]

Great idea I will use that method on my next project

[@Smerigventje_]

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

[@NastyTranquillin]

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

[@w.trummer1865]

So helpful! Thanks

[@romelabella9714]

Wow I'm so amazed 😱😱

[@robnad8583]

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

[@user-ye4te7gz1s]

Watched the video then did exactly the same myself. RJ is THE Bike Guy.

[@sebolitos.4490]

Absolutely great man !!!!

[@bt147258]

You sir, are a genius!

[@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

[@TiRider66]

Awesome video. Thank you.

[@christiancoy3745]

Great hack! Simple and elegant solution.

[@lukecico5155]

You, sir, are awesome. Thanks for that.

[@etownump]

Very helpful video. Thank you

[@Phylthya]

You are a BLESSING!

[@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👍

[@MrDblStop]

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

[@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

[@supamadevu4512]

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

[@edwardlang5763]

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

[@hairychainsaw2629]

Fantastic - worked great! Thanks!

[@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.😆😜

[@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.

[@betterthannotgoodmtb]

Many thanks captain!