Originally Posted by powers2b
Never install anything on a bike with a hammer and never, never shake a baby.
If you insist on doing this yourself use a threaded rod, two large washers and two nuts.
Install one cup at a time.
Good luck
This is what I will do probably on Sunday to install my first headset for my first build. You can get the rod, washers and nuts at Home Depot for a few bucks. Follow this link for more tips on making your own head set press:
http://www.mindspring.com/~d.g1/headset.html