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Help VPI Scoutmaster anti-skate issue

I moved my Scoutmaster and in the process bumped the anti-skate device. Now the arm will not move beyond the halfway point of outer edge to spindle (i.e. can't play more than a few songs) because the arm hits the string.

Looking at the arm in its safety rest towards the pivot there are two round knob-like extremeties. One of these is hitting the string as the arm rotates. For the life of me, I can't figure out what's wrong. I tried watching Fremer's DVD for some frame of reference but the chapter on anti-skate doesn't actually show positioning of the device as the arm rotates.

I realize this must be simple, but having a hard time here, so if someone can point me in the right direction, it would be much appreciated.

Thanks!
madfloyd
eddaytona
216 posts
 
I thought it was one turn clockwise? Which does what?
mjglo
127 posts
 
Using the wire twist method, I lift the arm up and let the wire hang to find the most neutral position, from there add one twist counterclockwise.
A clockwise twist would pull the arm toward the spindle.

Mike
dopogue
1,773 posts
 
Here's the easiest way I've found with my 10.5 arm. Be sure the table is level. Disconnect the Lemo connector. Set the vertical tracking force you want (approximately, you can fine tune this later). Roll up a little ball of plumber's putty (Mortite) or Blu-Tak or equivalent) and stick it on the end of the armtube behind the counterweight. You want just enough of the stuff on there so that the arm floats.

Then experiment with positioning the Lemo connector attachment and reattach it when you have found the point where the arm moves s-l-o-w-l-y backward (toward the arm rest). Remove the ball of Mortite or Blu-Tack and continue with the balancing/adjustment/alignment process. That's all there is to it. Works for me, anyway. I've never had a hint of inner grove distortion or tracking problems using this approach. Dave
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