Question 1

Presumably that tube on the left is a "hammer". If so, then can it be used to set the  steerer's lower ("crown") bearing race too?

Accepted Answer

No. It's actually used to align the right part so that when you "hammer" the right part down (with star nut attached), the star nut will be set and aligned correctly. The left sleeve has two different inner diameters and will not slip down the steerer tube to be used to set the lower crown.

Question 2

The pin down the middle is not threaded, anyone have issues with the star nut not going in stright because of this?  All other tools are threaded.

Accepted Answer

I've installed two star nuts so far with this tool by tapping it in carefully. You can correct for slight mis-alignment if you go easy instead of driving it in with fewer hard hits. It's true the threaded pin makes this easier but its not essential if you are careful. If i were going to install lots of forks i would opt for the more substantial and threaded tool but for my home shop i find this tool adequate.  Good luck!

Question 3

Couldn’t I just use a round broom stick lol?

Accepted Answer

I'm sure you could use a broom stick or a dowl. This was my first time so I bought the tool, just in case.

Question 4

Does this tool actually come with two star nuts?

Accepted Answer

Not as I recall, but then different sellers fulfill Amazon  listings. I think the idea was to show it can set both 1" and 1&1/8" star fangled nuts. Of course, you could just use a bolt, some nuts and a socket that fits inside your steerer tube

ASIN	B00811WQG6
Best Sellers Rank	#336,039 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #1,028 in Bike Shop Tools
Brand	BIKE HAND
Color	black
Compatible Groove Diameter	1.13 Inches
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,018)
Drive Style	Star
Exterior Finish	Stainless Steel
Fastener Type	Star-Fangled Nut
Finish Types	Unfinished
Global Trade Identification Number	00610696768216
Grade Rating	Commercial
Inside Thread Size	1-1/8 inches
Item Diameter	1.13 Inches
Item Dimensions	3 x 1 x 1 inches
Item Weight	0.2 Kilograms
Manufacturer	BIKE HAND
Material Type	Aluminum
Metal Type	Alloy Steel
Number of Pieces	1
Part Number	YC-113A
Screw Head Style	Threadless
Set Name	BikeHand Bike Bicycle Fork Star Nut Setting Installer Tool Set
Size Name	Size
Thread Coverage	Unthreaded
UPC	610696768216
Warranty Description	2 Year Manufacturer

BIKE HANDBicycle Fork Headset Star Nut Setting Tool

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