I have a Technics SL-1500C with a Ortofon 2M Bronze. I use a Starrett Machinist Cross Test/Plumb Level for TT leveling, a Technics Needle Gauge Adjustment tool for over hang with a Ortofon Cartridge Alignment Tool for cross checking , a Riverstone Audio Stylus Tracking Force Gauge, and a Hudson HI-FI Azimuth Alignment Block for head shell alignment. For the electrical connections, I use a pair of Crescent miniature needle nose pliers.