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VPI record clamp

I'm a new owner of a slighty used VPI Scoutmaster. After reviewing the manual I'm unsure if I am using the stock record clamp correctly. When I screw it onto the spindle the bottom portion of the clamp seems to angle depending on where the clamp is on the spindle. As I tighten it down, the record warps a bit, then starts to flatten out. When I get the record perfectly flat on the outside edge, the center is not flat. Am I doing something wrong, or is this how the clamp is supposed to work?

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arnold_layne

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ptmconsulting
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The trick to these clamps is not to overtighten. Gently flick your fingernail on the edge of the record. If you hear a ping, then adjust it a bit more until it sounds dead. With a little experimentation you can get a successful clamp on every record.

Enjoy,
Bob
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