Originally Posted by
FastJake
By the way, a star nut setter isn't necessary, if that's what's worrying you. Just thread in the screw (or an old screw you don't care about) then tap the star nut in with a hammer. Get it to go in straight, if you can.
Another way: A hex bit in a 3/8 drive adapter. Choose a "bit" that fits nicely into the star nut hole. It doesn't actually have to be a hex bit, it could Torx, Philips, or whatever. Then plug a 3/8 drive extension into the adapter. The extension gives you plenty of leverage to keep the star nut going in straight - and also transmits hammer blows nicely.