I second that. The screws are really uncomfortable to use. I would rather have a regular screw. Best Regards, Veena Viswanath. Iris Embroidery 510-226-6171 <http://www.irisembroidery.com/> www.irisembroidery.com Embroidery, Screen-printing or Promotions!! _____ From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of e3m@xxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 11:25 PM To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [amayausers.com] Re: Hoops Hey Barb, Judging by the images of these hoops on the Durkee website, I would advise AGAINST them. The outer ring, you know, the adjustable one? Well these hoops possess the small, very difficult to get a grip on, double ended brass adjustment screw that is almost always stripped from using needle nose pliers. Believe it or not, the hoops that Melco sells, have the adjustment screw that comes off to one side which is much easier to grab hold of and even has the slotted end which can accomodate a screwdriver for tweeking of torque. Ed -------------- Original message from barb.bunker@xxxxxxxxxxx: -------------- Here's a link to Durkee Enterprises' hoops for the Melco machines. It doesn't appear they have a size that will work for the tote bags. https://ryoba.forest.net/dehoops/mfg_links.asp?mfg=melco Barb Bunker Broomfield, CO