Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
What is in this case and how do I get it out? >

What is in this case and how do I get it out?

What is in this case and how do I get it out?

Old 09-30-2011, 03:04 AM
  #11  
Super Member
 
piepatch's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 2,909
Default

I hope you get it open. Please show us a picture if you do!
piepatch is offline  
Old 09-30-2011, 03:06 AM
  #12  
Super Member
 
QultingaddictUK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: North Wales UK
Posts: 2,028
Default

Originally Posted by Mamagus
I have found something that makes the lock turn... but I don't know whether to turn it clockwise or counterclockwise? Maybe someone who has a case could tell me that?
I have one the same I will check out which way to turn it, I was also given a key just the other day, if it fits mine I can send it to you if you want it. Let me check it out first OK.

BTW if your DH damages that case I will RUN across the pond and beat him to death with a feather duster :twisted:

This is my one:

A Singer 201K sews the most wonderful straight stitch and one of Singer's best machines.
QultingaddictUK is offline  
Old 09-30-2011, 03:12 AM
  #13  
Super Member
 
sweetpea's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: southeast Kansas
Posts: 1,086
Default

My DH buy me one just like it. with no key!!! If you take a samll sreew drive and put it in the hole and ture easy you sure be able to get it open[ a drop of oil in the hole may help]. If that dose not work if you can get the top away from the base just a little you can slide a knife in the space and move the lock that way. If you was close I would love to help find the baby in the box.
sweetpea is offline  
Old 09-30-2011, 03:13 AM
  #14  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
Mamagus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Newfoundland Canada
Posts: 1,695
Default

It's out!!!!
Mamagus is offline  
Old 09-30-2011, 03:14 AM
  #15  
Super Member
 
Yarn or Fabric's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Alabama
Posts: 3,371
Default

Wow what a great find! Even if you have to buy a key, you got yourself a fabulous deal. Off to the locksmith with you!
Yarn or Fabric is offline  
Old 09-30-2011, 03:14 AM
  #16  
Super Member
 
lindyline's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: sunbury victoria australia
Posts: 2,424
Default

Hello here's a bit of a tutorial. These cases can be difficult to open, but just go slowly and carefully.
lindyline is offline  
Old 09-30-2011, 03:14 AM
  #17  
Super Member
 
Quilt Mom's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Headed home
Posts: 2,372
Default

I think I remember hearing that the key is a shape - like a square or triangle... Sorry, I do not have one to share. Don't let your DH break the box!! I have a machine that came without the top of the box, and am looking for a replacement. Not easily found :-(
Quilt Mom is offline  
Old 09-30-2011, 03:15 AM
  #18  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
Mamagus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Newfoundland Canada
Posts: 1,695
Default

Here she is in all her glory! Serial Number says she was manufactured in 1934.

What a beauty!
Attached Thumbnails attachment-264320.jpe  
Mamagus is offline  
Old 09-30-2011, 03:19 AM
  #19  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
Mamagus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Newfoundland Canada
Posts: 1,695
Default

So what kind of a machine is she? She is a handcrank which is not surprising as many communities in Newfoundland did not have electricity until into the 40's and 50's.

I think she is beyond beautiful! ( and I was not actively looking for a vintage machine...)

Now that she is out should I offer it back to my sister? She really didn't seem to want it!

Maybe I have more of an affinity for it because my grandmother taught me to sew when I was 7 or 8 on her old Singer treadle machine. My sister two years younger didn't get to use that machine because by the time she was old enough my grandmother was dying.
Mamagus is offline  
Old 09-30-2011, 03:19 AM
  #20  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,232
Default

What a beauty.
quilt1950 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Darcy Ashton
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
16
10-27-2019 06:14 AM
auntlucy
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
7
07-27-2013 07:31 AM
cgroark
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
15
07-02-2012 05:01 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


FREE Quilting Newsletter