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Removing draws from cabinet 42

Old 09-07-2014, 01:28 PM
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Hello everyone,

I have been lurking for a long while and have learned so much from all of you. I have been without a sewing machine for the past 3 years. I recently bought a 201-2 from Craig's list in near to perfect condition. This machine has been well loved and was taken care of. It is in a cabinet 42.

The cabinet was in a basement that was flooded. The bottom
2 or 3 inches has visible water damage and veneer is seperating from wood. I will at some point restore the desk but for now I just need a sewing machine so I can sew. I am trying to take out the draws to vacuum and wipe down the inside but can't easily get them out. I am afraid of damaging something. How do I get the draws out once I open them all the way?

I am waiting on an order from sew-classic so I can start rewiring it. All this is because of all you wonderful people that share their knowledge and expertise. I never would have attempted this project or bought the sewing machine. I am forever grateful in Boston.
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Old 09-07-2014, 01:45 PM
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I had this same question to the QB back when I got my 15-91 (cabinet #41) and there were old patterns stuffed behind the drawers. So, if you pull the drawer out as far as you can andlook at the inside bottom of each drawer, you will see a small hole. Take something that will fit in the hole (awl or the like) and while pressing downward, pull the drawer out. There is a clip or something like that which inhibits the drawer from coming all the way out and by pressing downward, you will be pressing the clip down so it is not holding the drawer anymore. Someone here on the QB really helped me out with this so I am passing it along to you.
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Old 09-07-2014, 02:01 PM
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Thank you,
I am going to go try it right now
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Old 09-07-2014, 02:19 PM
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Found it thank you. Now I hope I can get it out.
Maria

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Old 09-07-2014, 04:04 PM
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Glad you found the holes. You may have to push the drawer back in just ever so slightly to be able to press down through the hole. It did take me a try or two but once I found the "technique" for working it, I was able to get them all out rather quickly and easily. Let us know how you make out. (I think my cabinet might be a 40 not a 41 as I mentioned but they all seem to work the same.)
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Old 09-07-2014, 04:59 PM
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I don't think I've welcomed you to the board yet so Welcome! That cabinet is a nice one and well worth the effort to get it somewhere dry and restore it. It's one of the nicest art deco sewing machine cabinets you're likely to find and with a 201 in it, it's a top of the line sewing combination all the way around.
Please post some pictures and please feel free to ask any questions you may have.
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Old 09-07-2014, 05:17 PM
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KLO, A huge thank you. I have gotten 2 of them off. I am taking a coffee break right now.

Rodney, thank you for the welcome. I will try and post pictures tomorrow. I took a few pictures the other day from my tablet. I am new to Android and hate usung my finger for a mouse. I did take some pics with my camera and soon as I replace my laptop I will post them. Hopefully this week.

I need to thank everyone in the vintage community for my find. It is through reading here that I knew I wanted a 201-2. I have read quite a bit and have learned so much just from lurking. In my eyes I think I hit the lottery.
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Old 09-07-2014, 06:33 PM
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Here are some pics of my 201-2 I took with my tablet. The machine itself did not have to be cleaned. The owner plugged it in and ran it. I could not believe how quiet it was.[ATTACH=CONFIG]490731[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]490732[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]490733[/ATTACH]
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Old 09-07-2014, 06:35 PM
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Very nice!
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Old 09-07-2014, 07:31 PM
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Yours is blonde. I knew they came in other veneers, but this is the first blonde one I have seen. Mine is mahogany and it had some delamination of the back piece from the same water damage. People kept them in their basements I guess. I was able to find veneer on a paper tape 3" wide and with a straight edge, could cut out the damaged veneer and replace it with the new. A simple touch-up with stain and it was good. Looks fine considering how it was before. The desk aspect was intriguing with the inkwell and pen rest in the top drawer. Multi-tasker of its era I suppose..
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