Singer Sewing Machine cabinet lock

Ethna hopper

Could someone suggest a way for me to find or make a key for the very simple lock on my ancient Singer cabinet? I have oiled the locks and have been able to turn them with a small screwdriver but where could I find a little key that would work like that? :?

Paul Prescott

The keys pop up on ebay all the time, little triangular key.

Chris Belcher

Hi Ethna,

You could start by contacting these people: http://www.wimsewretail.co.uk/

My wife had business with them years ago and they were very knowledgable and helpful.
This looks like a good contact : http://www-personal.umich.edu/_sherlyn/singer.html
It might be an idea to include the machine registration number on the machine itself in your email, other than that you can actually write to Singer themselves with the number of the machine, and I’m sure that they will try to help.
Good hunting

Tom Gordon

Often they are a very simple flat key. If a friend has a similar machine, take their key down to any keycutter and have a copy made.
Cheers
Tom