Rob Roach,Recalling from memory, as I can't find the assemnbly instructions, the nuts that hold the hinge assemply to the bottom and lid also need to be loosened just a bit. Half a turn or so. Then press the lid down (or have someone else help) and re-tighten those nuts also. When I adjusted mine, with the hinge nuts loosened, I was able to take it down an additional 1/16th.Also, the band bolts should be tightened enough that they bend.Hope this helps, gdenby