A:AnswerNo tools necessary to tilt or swivel. Just pull and twist the TV as you like. It is very smooth and moves without much force needed, but also is stiff enough to hold in whatever position to you want it in.
A:AnswerAccording to the manufacturer’s website this mount is for 39”-75”displays. My advice is to test mount your tv before cutting the pipe to adjust the height as not all vesa mounts are in the center of the tv.