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Old 06-23-2011, 05:57 AM
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Old 06-23-2011, 06:00 AM
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I have an old Singer in a case that was locked with no key and thanks to help from people on this board I unlocked in in seconds with a little screw driver. Good luck!
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Old 06-23-2011, 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by jeank
I have an old white in a cabinet. The top drawers on both sides have a catch that you have to release by putting your hand in the second drawer and pushing on the catch while pulling on the top drawer.

Could this be why you cannot open a couple of drawers?

Just a thought,
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Bingo!! I tried your suggestion and it worked like a charm. The metal box of accessories was in one of the drawers, and lots of thread, beads, old hand needle packages. I am going to look for a belt today, since the woman who owned it just used it for decoration. She couldn't believe I was going to get it up and running! My sweet, talented husband is going to restore the cabinet this winter. I dreamed about treadles all night!! :lol:
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Old 06-23-2011, 06:05 AM
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so glad you got it open.
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Old 06-23-2011, 06:21 AM
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Old 06-23-2011, 06:25 AM
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Yours looks like the machine I inherited from my paternal grandmother. I have had her for at least 45 years but my grandmother passed away about 55 years ago so I know it is at least that old. Funny how we seem to love the old things. None of my daughters sew, wonder who will love her when I am gone?
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Old 06-23-2011, 06:45 AM
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You are going to have so much fun. Don't know about the drawers.
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Old 06-23-2011, 06:59 AM
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I am so glad this worked. I almost didn't post it because my top drawers are narrower than the others, and yours are all the same size.

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Originally Posted by Lyncat
Originally Posted by jeank
I have an old white in a cabinet. The top drawers on both sides have a catch that you have to release by putting your hand in the second drawer and pushing on the catch while pulling on the top drawer.

Could this be why you cannot open a couple of drawers?

Just a thought,
Jean
Bingo!! I tried your suggestion and it worked like a charm. The metal box of accessories was in one of the drawers, and lots of thread, beads, old hand needle packages. I am going to look for a belt today, since the woman who owned it just used it for decoration. She couldn't believe I was going to get it up and running! My sweet, talented husband is going to restore the cabinet this winter. I dreamed about treadles all night!! :lol:
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Old 06-23-2011, 07:40 AM
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A very beautiful machine. Cabinet looks to be in great shape. Have much fun :)
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Old 06-23-2011, 07:49 AM
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if the hole is square, try a screwdriver or a cement nail. or take an unlock drawer to a key shop and ask for a key to fit.
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