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toooldforthis:
I’ve now accumulated cartloads of old school bits and pieces and god willing (kids permitting) I’m gonna try and build a bike at the weekend.

What I’d like to know is what will I need to do it?

I know the usual spanners, grease, etc – but are there any ‘items’ that you would never start a build without having to hand (and I don’t mean cans of special brew) to save time and effort?

Paul

Nosnod:
The only thing you will probably struggle with a bit will be fitting the headset cups and bottom bracket cups. Some guys on here use vices and other home made devices or you can get proper press tools. Personally I just make sure the frame is supported and use a piece of wood and a hammer and has never failed  :daumenhoch:

gmac:
You will need a 32mm spanner for the b/b and headset. Not in most people's tool kit.  ;)

ORB:
Big 'ole 'ammer

Grease

Beer

theRuler:
trying to replicate the hammer force on a headset cup with a vice would be stupid.

some things are meant to be knocked in

tools wise, a small socket set is useful - and a 6mm allen key (sometimes a 4mm too)

adjustable wrenches are good, and some pipe grips.

get the bearing tracks the right way around too mate

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