Headset Removal - the DIY way

don't bother with the effort!! go back in time to 92, halfords in tamworth and get a raleigh lizard

If I take my frame to Armourtex, will I need to remove the head badge in advance? If so, any recommendations on how to get that done? I would assume I could just pop it off with a screwdriver (the tool, not the white power Oi band), but figured I should ask before I try it and end up damaging my frame or something.

If I take my frame to Armourtex, will I need to remove the head badge in advance? If so, any recommendations on how to get that done? I would assume I could just pop it off with a screwdriver (the tool, not the white power Oi band), but figured I should ask before I try it and end up damaging my frame or something.

search and you will find...
i searched head badge...and found this
http://www.londonfgss.com/thread6593.html

I've got this hammer & screw driver which are pretty big.

Do I have to remove the cup on the steerer also before I get the forks powder coated?

UUUUHHHH what is this metal thingy for,its a pretty colour.You idiot.Its a crown race and you need a crown race removal tool to remove it properly,which will set you back by £120.00.If you must remove without this tool which is very unproffesional and not recommended,use a chisel rather the screwdriver,as any damage to that area of your forks is quite critical.as for the cup removal,an old seatpost is the best option,or once again go and buy the appropriate tool,best option.I hope I have informed all of you cowboys on how to do this properly.

I think there's a clear distinction between cowboys and folk who simply don't have the disposable income to buy a tool that doesn't need to be used that often.

Most bike maintenance can be achieved with the clever use rudimentary woodworking tools and brute force. While using the correct tools is the best course of action we don't all have socks full of money.

Tried this today, worked perfectly (the DIY headset tool that is, not the OOL sock).

Tried this today, worked perfectly (the DIY headset tool that is, not the OOL sock).

I didn't even need to UTFS, this thread was right before my eyes. I'm taking my frame in to Armourtex tomorrow morning so I'll be hammer and chiseling/screwdrivering tonight. Awesome.

It worked well with steel pipe. I'd avoid the copper stuff, as it's softer. Both popped right out without needing to work my way around with a screwdriver.

Hammer and screwdriver win. Tap tap tap... done!

It worked well with steel pipe. I'd avoid the copper stuff, as it's softer. Both popped right out without needing to work my way around with a screwdriver.

The reason one would use copper is because it is softer - less chance of damaging anything.

Take it easy and always support the object you're hitting.

No free hitting!

Alternative is foster a decent relationship with your LBS and ask them to do it for a few quid.

Thinking about buying a headset removal tool and was looking at the Icetoolz one on ebay for around £10. Seems cheap but was wondering if anyone has any experience with it.

I think that's the one I bought. Works fine, but can slip, so go carefully. You might want to bend the arms out a bit extra first for a 1 1/8 headset. Little taps rather than one massive thrap. I've done about four different frames/headsets with it with no problems.