Originally Posted by
Aardwolf
Hiya folks,
I'm about to replace my headset and there's one item I'm not sure about: 'hammering' the crown race into place.
Hammering is exactly how it is done.
I use a rubber hammer.
I've found the softest ones are the cheap ones you find at places like Dollar General, but your choice to get a Park Tool HMR-4.
If the fork is too narrow, a soft piece of wood helps. Something like crappy cheap pine from pallets.
I admit there is some experience needed to constantly eyeball along every tap so it is going in evently, otherwise skewed.
I'm not sure if there can be any possible damage from an uneven seat, as I get it right all the time.