Feickert analogue protractor....Owners impressions


I'm contemplating the purchase of this brand of protractor.

Over the years I have relied on a good friend to mount cartridges and set up the few tables that I have owned in the past.
Relying on someone else to do this was for good reason.

I would never make it as a watch maker or any other profession that requires a fine touch and skill with steady hands.
The time has come where I will have to do this totally on my own.

My question to you owners of the Feickert protractor is what is your experience with it regarding ease of use and accuracy compared to other protractors?

Secondly, the disk has strobe markings for speed set up, does the Feickert package come with a strobe light for the $250. selling price?

I asked these question of a dealer sent via a e-mail and have not received a reply as of yet.

Thank you for your replies.
stiltskin
Stiltskin, I have a Aries-3 with 10.5i arm, so my table is the only thing I can measure and verify with VPI.

I cannot verify the overhang because I don't know how to measure it. If VPI got the PS distance wrong, what's the hope that they will get the rest of the numbers right?
Miglo and Viper,

Next time your speaking with VPI, suggest they buy a Feickert protractor.
Stiltskin,
I installed an SME arm on the Aries 3 to close that can of worms.
Mjglo, how did you install new arm on your Aries-3 if it has already been predrilled and pre-installed with the JMW10.5i?
Viper,
You can get a blank armboard to cut your own or one cut for SME direct from VPI. Go to inmate picture gallery at Audio Asylum for pictures under BIGBLOCK.

Mike