Thanks for all the kind comments about the darn heel. But now let's forget that for the rest of this thread and return to the bike
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BTW, weighed the frame/fork and it comes in at 2750 grams.
Continued messing with my luscious Campy tools for more frame prep, and then as the build started for real with the headset cups I switched to the $12 home made all-thread press. And guess what? It worked just fine. But crudely, and without the irresistible need to fondle & caress.
This guy faces the headtube lugs and cuts a small chamfer on the inside. The latter helps the cups get started when pressing them in.
Stuck the fork alignment tools on the rear. The drops measured a few mm wider than 126 (just fine, considering the current plans), but also slightly skewed. The 753 stuff yielded only very reluctantly to my efforts. I got it close, but not perfect.
These things also work on the front fork and different spacings.
A length of 5/8" all-thread, nuts, big washers and 2 rubber discs make up a simple tool to gently press the headset cups in.
Velo Orange $20 el cheapo. I like this one. Pretty, no frills, durable.