First Build - Step 1: Headset

What is it with back gardens having spare bits of scaffolding lying around?

I have no idea what this is, which is worrying and means I need to read more and probably should go to a shop.

yeah not sure what it was doing there...

this is quite a decent read, ignore the bit about the orientation of the bearing retainers because it was wrong for my headset (tange levin).

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=127

i definately think there is value in DIY'ing, if i were you i would get the headset pressed at your LBS then do the rest yourself tools/energy/interest permitting.