What the thread found

• A sliding post during whip pans can be corrected by adjusting two small hex head screws in the lever mechanism of the gimbal clamp.
• Adjustments should be made in very small increments of 1/8 turn or less, with both screws tightened equally, as small adjustments have large effects on clamp tightness.
• The clamp is properly adjusted when the lever closes with a snap and goes over center; if it will not snap shut, the screws have been over-tightened and should be backed off.
• Over-tightening the clamp screws risks breaking the collar and should be avoided.
• Some operators intentionally loosen the clamp for whip pans to achieve a smoother lock-off at the end of the move, then re-tighten for vehicle mounts where a tight grip is critical.
• A toolset with US-style inch-based hex keys is needed for gimbal clamp screws, and a T20 allen key has been reported to work on at least one model.
• Post slipping can occur on gimbals from multiple manufacturers and is not unique to any single brand.

Depends on

• The exact hex key size needed varies between gimbal models and manufacturers.
• Detailed adjustment procedure may differ for specific gimbal models beyond the Archer 2 and Zephyr mentioned.
• Some participants could not locate the correct hex key size despite having inch-based tool sets.

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