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.
what are your cartridge set up go to
What alignment tool are you using and has anyone used those forceps style tools that grip the connectors instead of basically squishing it ?