Tone Arm Lifter

@tablejockey thank you; I have seen a number of similar devices and was curious about their utility based on other's experiences.  

Littlefwend gets favorable comments here, if that helps.

repeluso-

1300G looks like it may be the one I may consider for a reasonably priced DD.

I will be looking for your comments on performance.

The only thing I see concerning is the possibility of that short spindle not allowing for a reflex type clamp to flatten my(not so flat) gems?

Tru-lift from Canada. https://www.integrityhifi.ca/
 

This is what I use, not as pretty (and the name isn't nearly as cute) as the little fwend, but they do precisely the same thing:

https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at6006r