Thanks - I purchased it from USA because it was on a free shipping deal. Tossed up will I or won't I. It ended up being half the price as to what I would pay for one here. So the free postage clinched the deal. It will cost me about $130. to post back. The handle now just turns and my mat, fabric etc are stuck in the machine. Geez. Think I will contact a supplier to Australia and see if they can do anything. I've cut out one and a half quilts. A friend bought one the same time I did. Hers is making creaky noises.
Damm just bought a whole lot of dies too. Not even touched them. Will keep you all posted.