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Speed trim tool for SME tables?

Hi -- I have an older model SME 20/2 and the outboard psu has two trim pots for adjusting speed. I don't have the original tools that came with the table and peering down the very small trim holes I can see what appear to be brass screw heads at the end. I cannot quite make out what they are though (hex? crosshead? something else?) and am loath to go poking about in there with various tools until I know what's on the other end. Anyone know? I have an email into SME directly but thought it might be faster to check here. I'd rather not pay for a 'special' driver if this is a standard screw type.
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peterayer
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With the KAB strobe, you can play the beginning of a record as the strobe disk is
about 1" smaller than the diameter of an LP. I agree with Syntax that the
Timeline is the best tool for checking speed, but it is expensive.

I just bought a digital laser tachometer on Ebay and am waiting for some
reflective tape to check speed. It cost about $100 and may be as accurate as a
good strobe disk. This option of course allows for the playing of a record during
the speed check, but it may not be sensitive enough to indicate tiny speed
variations during play.
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