Also, can you use a piece of metal with holes (like big mechano) to extend the pole on the forks so it matches or is longer than the one at the steerer end?
You can then try different holes to see if there is a sweet spot.
Was thinking about something like that, yea. But I was also thinking that maybe it's simpler to measure centre-to-pivot on the fork and if it's less than on the steerer tube (rather than an optical illusion) then drill a new hole further inward on that steerer arm.
Also, can you use a piece of metal with holes (like big mechano) to extend the pole on the forks so it matches or is longer than the one at the steerer end?
You can then try different holes to see if there is a sweet spot.
Does that make any sense?