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Old 06-23-2011, 02:48 AM
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look in vintage machine shop here in search under come and sit a spell theres several keys posted and billy knows all!
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Old 06-23-2011, 04:12 AM
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keep the pictures coming..love to hear what you find in those drawers
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Old 06-23-2011, 04:38 AM
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I keep checking the porch, but so far not one stray machine has followed me home yet! I got all mine at the shelter...
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Old 06-23-2011, 04:43 AM
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I do know that they have them on ebay under Antique Sewing Machines can vary in price so look at all before you purchase. Only a suggestion.
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Old 06-23-2011, 04:46 AM
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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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Old 06-23-2011, 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by jrhboxers
Look on eBay. There are lots of treadle keys available.
I bought a key for my White Rotary on eBay recently for about $8. Enjoy that "new" machine!
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Old 06-23-2011, 04:53 AM
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beautiful machine i would try buying a key first
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Old 06-23-2011, 04:54 AM
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My Mother's old Singer uses a key with the end that inserts about 1/8" wide, 1/4" long and 1/16" thick. It is flat with the corners slightly rounded. You might try to use a small screwdriver. Good luck!
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can't wait to see the treasures in the drawers!
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Old 06-23-2011, 05:02 AM
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You have to be SO careful with these old machines, they're like homeless pussycats... One day they just adopt you and it's love at first sight. ;-)
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