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VPI JMW Jig Question

The JMW jig I got with my Classic arm has an adjustable length. How do I know if my jig is set to the proper length? You would think that VPI would make a scale on the jig for their various 10 to 10 1/2 inch arms.
testpilot
testpilot OP
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I want to use the jig to mount the arm on a new table, therefore, I need the jig to set the proper spindle to pivot distance.
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stringreen
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Actually, although the VPI jig works, the MINT protractor is more accurate and therefore better.
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kgturner
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Oh, I see. I don't think the jig can be used for that function per se. If it can, it'll be tedious. The jig is more usual for setting up a cartridge on a VPI table with pre-drilled/pre-attached tonearm. I know on my JMW-10.5i tonearm (the one with VTA tower), the spindle to pivot distance is 256mm. I'm not certain what it is on the JMW-10.5SE that came with the Classic 1 table though. Good luck.

Kevin T
hiendmuse
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Yes, second to the Mint LP protractor. Much more precise and accurate on my VPI SSM, makes audible improvement.
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kgturner
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Sorry for the thread hijack:

I've got a Mint LP coming in the mail (Yip shipped it this morning). Should I do anything to compensate for the thickness of the Mint LP? I see several users stating that the Mint LP is thicker than most records and some suggested raising the tonearm to compensate for this difference and then lowering it again once complete. Is this getting too nit-picky?
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