1937 Singer 99
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"Don't lift by the handle" is an oft repeated phrase. Sometimes the nuts that hold it on are about ready to drop. Rarely but sometimes the wood is actually weak enough to let go. Key slots can be just a slit, a triangle or a square.
But as Janey said, a little screwdriver can usually get it open. I also use my awl blade on my Swiss army knife sometimes. Our traveling machines have tags on each on telling us what key to use .
But as Janey said, a little screwdriver can usually get it open. I also use my awl blade on my Swiss army knife sometimes. Our traveling machines have tags on each on telling us what key to use .
Last edited by leonf; 12-04-2019 at 11:35 AM.
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I think you might find you like the 99, Bkay. I've have several and I very much enjoy quilt piecing on them. They are more "substantial" than a Featherweight, sew as well as a 66 or 201, and are more portable. I really like my 99s.
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Is the top off yet? I don't think bent wood cases were ever meant to be carried by the handle on top, certainly not longer distances. On each side of the base there is a cut out space for for hands to lift it. With a bit of effort you can get the lock open with a small size crochet pin, hook, screw driver, something like that. The correct keys can be found on the web, ebay, Helen Howes', etc. The side with the lock lifts right up when it's open (sort of hooks that slide and release the grip), the other side has a fixed metal bit you insert the according lid part into and move it a notch to the side. My 99K has a key with simanco number 96507, it's a 1934 bentwood model like yours.
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a you tube - (I'm not sure what tool that person is using. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO586bhUfto
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