How can I tell if my anti-skate is working correctly?

Set a baseline​

1. Match your anti-skate to your tracking force​
   1. (Example: 2.0g tracking force → anti-skate set to 2)​
   2. Note: This is a starting point, as dial accuracy can vary.​
2. Use a blank record, test record, or even the underside of a CD (it may get damaged) to test anti-skate​
   1. Place it on the platter​
   2. Lower the stylus onto the smooth surface​
   3. Watch how the tonearm moves​
3. Check the movement​
   1. Drifts inward → anti-skate too low​
   2. Drifts outward → anti-skate too high​
   3. Stays mostly in place → setting is close​

Fine-tune​
Make small adjustments and repeat the test until the tonearm movement is minimal and controlled.​

Final settings may not match the dial exactly due to normal variation in the spring, use the visual test to dial it in.