What the thread found

• Side-to-side play in the TST-2 top stage can be adjusted using a 1.5 mm hex key without disassembling the stage.
• The adjustment screws are located beside the spirit bubble on the top stage.
• A quarter to half turn of the adjustment screws is typically sufficient to eliminate play.
• Opening the top stage or bottom stage is not recommended because all screws have a defined clamp force that is lost once the stage is disassembled.

Depends on

• This procedure is specific to the Steadicam® TST-2 model.

Parts

Top Stage

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