DRUMMER CAFE

Ok, Since I'm back on this wonderful forum, maybe ya'll can help me. I have a DW9000 bass drum pedal, and I cant get it to tighten up on the bass drum hoop just with my fingers. I keep having to use a pair of pliers to tighten up the "T" screw enough where it dosen't slip off of my hoop while im playing. The problem is that I keep breaking off the bolt that holds the actual clamp on the pedal. I tried adjusting the nut that screws onto the the top of the bolt, but I still cant get enough tension. The nut also has a spot for like a little allen screw in it to keep it snug on the bolt, but on both my pedals it wasn't included when I purchased it. Would that help if i had that??? Anyone else have the same problems? HELP!!!!

I ALWAYS put a piece of cloth between the pedal clamp and the hoop, I personally use a folded bandana. That way, the hoop is a little bit bigger to grab a hold of and you're not damaging your hoop at all by clamping down so hard.  Give it a try and let me know how it works.