what are your cartridge set up go to

I own the Nasotec tweezers - gets the job done. Less chance of damaging the clips/cable with my chubby fingers. I've owned the Feickert protractor, but prefer the Acoustical Systems SmarTractor. Its pricey (~650), but worth it IMO.

Protractor without Pivot to Spindle measurement is useless for those who own multiple tonearms and turntables. 
If your tonearm is not fixed to turntable by manufacturer then your fist step is PS distance check, before cartridge alignment.

PS ruler must be on protractor, just like Dr. Feickert NG, then you can start with PS distance first and after with 3 given methods (on one protractor: Baerwald, Lofgren, Stevenson). This is really the best money can buy, all in one! This is Feickert NG (great quality and price to have all in one).

I have a variety of tools, including a CartAlign and the old Dennesen Soundtractor. But my go-to gauge is a WallyTractor, which has a mirrored surface so that you can actually align the cantilever. I also use a digital VTF gauge and a digital speed gauge and have an assortment of test records from Shure and Ortofon. Hand tools are just basic needle-nose pliers and jeweler's screwdrivers.

I have a great aligment tool designed by the late AJ Conti for his tables.  Also several small tools, magnifying glasses and a shure analog and digital VTF gauge.  The hifi test record, lots of lights and plenty of patience.

This is my Dr. Feickert NG in alignment of Grace LEVEL II Ruby, from the front view it's easy to align by the cantilever. From the top view it’s very easy to align by cartridge body.