Further, I found the wood part that holds the square hoop to the pivoting ball on my Grace splintered and I would find small bits of wood broken off. I always thought it needed to be greased or oiled, but being raw wood it would probably soak in if it didn't ruin my quilts first! I am looking for a good floor frame now that I live in the States again that I DO NOT have to baste first, and being the most UN-mechanical person alive, simple to use. Is there one that will allow me to not have to quilt sideways?????