First Table Setup: Org. VPI Scout

Ok I finally landed the VPI Scout off the GON. Now the realization that I need to either pay a non VPI dealer to align the Orfoton Blue or do it myself. Plain and simple I don't trust the dealer and I need to learn so here we go.

I have read through the process with the help of some threads but I have some questions.

I figure I a need tracking force scale, VPI JWM Tonearm alignment jig, level and print out of a protractor.

Do I need to buy a real protractor?
Do I need to buy a test record?
Should I get the Mike F. Stereopile Video?
Will the cart orfoton blue come with washers as to not mar the heads shell when tightened?

I want to set it up reasonable well but not trying to spend more than I have to to get a good result.

Thanks