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Sewing cabinet “lift” hardware

2 years ago

Hi!! I am desperately trying to find the hardware/kit that is typically inside sewing cabinets. i purchased a sewing machine and cabinet separately but did not realize the cabinet did not have the ”lift” inside. Does anyone have any ideas? I am not interested in the new lift available. Thank you in advance.

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Lars
2 years ago
Photos would help.
wednesday morning
2 years ago
Wouldnt that be something that is built in to the cabinet? I have never had a modern sewing cabinet but had the experience of several from way back when. They were all built with some manner of securing the machine. Mostly they were the kind that swings down.

I would think any lifting mechanism would have come with the cabinet.

but, maybe..............

I did a quick search on sewing cabinets. My goodnes they are expensive!
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Fori
2 years ago
Lee Valley Tools and Rockler sell the lifts for people building cabinets. I don't know how easy it would be to retrofit them. The lifts are pricey (so I didn't feel as bad paying slightly more for a cheap-looking melamine sewing cabinet with a lift...)
petalique
2 years ago
I have several cabinits with the spring lift assist. I think most of them are on my Kenmore machines. They are a big help in easiliy raising an lowering the machine head.

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