You should be able to order replacement bolts for tightening the hoops direct from melco. Last I saw they were only a couple $ a piece. You may also try a bigger screwdriver that fits the slot better. if they are flaking you may have too much play in the screwdriver that keeps breaking off pieces. Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: Darlene Weber To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 10:53 AM Subject: [amayausers.com] Re: Plastic Melco Hoops My problem is the slot where you use to tighten the hoops. the metal that is used flakes off and then you eventually cannot tighten the hoop and garment. I was just wondering if there are any better hoops out there that will work on the amaya. Custom Image <customimage@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: I have had many problems with my plastic hoops and the arms that they snap into. Even the arms on my new machine can't hold a hoop tight. Robyn =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list =========================================================== ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.