How do I open a stuck drawer?
The top middle drawer of my chest of drawers is stuck and I can't open it. I read somewhere that using a spatchula can help but it didn't work. What would you suggest?
The chest and the drawers are all wooden. When looking up at the bottom of the drawer, there is no obvious reason for the jam. There is no way to see the contents of the drawer while it is stuck since it is the top drawer and has a fixed wooden base on top of the top drawer.
Depends on how the drawer is stuck... If it's stuck from age or swelling, etc. you can try removing the drawers directly below it and to the sides and see if it is open inside to where you can get to the drawer. If so, you might be able to see what's causing the jam or at least where it is. You can try using a small object as a prybar by wedging it behind the drawer and prying outward gently to free it. If there is something in the drawer that is getting caught against the front lip of the cabinet, try using your hand if there is enough clearance or the spatula if not, to pry downward on whatever is causing the jam and slide the drawer out.
If you manage to get the drawer free and it is caused by sticking/swelling, rub some paraffin or candle wax along the area where the sticking occurs. It will help next time you face this problem.
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