Smokeythecat, what is under the drawer? If there is space for a cat, a toddler, or a toe you need to take the machine out now. Many machines weigh near 30 lbs and can do serious damage if they are dropped. Besides, most of us here have seen damaged machines that we would have liked to see uninjured. Welcome to the board.
Bkay I like to use the old steel drip oil cans also.
Iris and I both use vintage pens, too.