Hello, Steve I has just posted in the Machines & Hardware forum of AmayaUsers Discussion Boards under the title of Terrible noise when using hat hoop. This thread is located at http://www.amayausers.com/discussion/showthread.php?5593-Terrible-noise-when-using-hat-hoop Here is the message that has just been posted: *************** By the way, if you don't want to tighten them your self you can fly me over and I will do it for you. LOL I have the gauge to measure them. Not trying to take work away from a Tech but a trip to Hawaii would be nice. *************** =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================