I had this exact problem, and was able to solve it with repeated applications of graphite lock lubricant sprayed through the keyhole. It took a while, but the key was finally able to work. It sure beat prying it open!
On Aug 26, 2007, at 8:52 PM, DeeDee Blais wrote: > I've collected 30+ years and in that time have seen or > purchased several Victrolas that were injured because > someone used a screwdriver to pry open the locked lid. > I've always wondered what was that knucklehead > thinking? (Can you tell where this is going?) Today > I purchased a beautiful golden oak VV-XVI that was > eighty miles from home. I removed the motor board and > tone arm to lighten the load and locked the lid. I'm > home now and I can't get the lid unlocked. I have > only tried the original key that came with the > machine. Does anyone have a suggestion before I head > to Sears for a new screwdriver set? Thanks, Jerry Blais > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ > ______________ > Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from > someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. > http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545433 > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
