how to repair stuck B3 Fallboard lock - frozen with laquer (?)

[moonagee]

Hello,

I have a B3 that has been restored and in the process the fallboard lock has been
covered with whatever was used to finish the cabinet. It appears you have to
operate the lock to remove it from the slot in the cabinet and
on mine it turns about 90 degrees and then jams. I suspect there's
about a metric ton of paint like stuff within.

Any thoughts as to how to clean it out? Solvents or other thoughts.
I'm very unkeen to squirt acetone all about due to the proximity of
stuff it eats and all but any experience or good ideas would be
welcome. I have the plate unscrewed and freed from the cabinet
side but without operating the lock further I can't get the mechanism
to emerge.

Regards and thanks.

m

[Guest]

I was repairing blocked, overlaquered window locks with soldering iron or hot blower.

It's tricky though - you have to make sure not to overheat it. If you do eventually, some more laquer repair could do the job.

I am sure your local carpenter could give you better advice for a beer or two!?!

[Wes]

Lacquer thinner followed by 3-in-1 oil?