Rise and fall mechanism stuck

[Apajovejohn]

Hi forum folks, first time I've needed to contribute here, though I've found a few old posts very useful in the past.

I have a 1930s -ish Riley rise and fall dining table. Unfortunately one of the kids has managed to get it completely jammed on the diagonal. It won't budge at all. I tried to add a picture to this post but I'm not permitted.
Anyone got any suggestions? Can't believe I've had this 20 years without a single issue!

thanks

[DeanH]

How to add images to your TSF posts
You can use a free image-sharing site such as ImgBB, without registering (you can register for free), to upload your images, you may have to do the “not a robot” checks quickly. There are other image sharing sites as well.
ImgBB.com
Click on "Start Uploading"
Browse to the file and select it, click Open
Auto delete image - leave as "Don't autodelete".
Click "Upload".

Change "Embed Codes" to "BBCode full linked".

Hover over the code in the box, a "COPY" will appear, click this.
Go to your TSF post and paste.
You can repeat for multiple images in a single post.

[Apajovejohn]

Have attached an image, thanks for the tip

[PatBlock]

That looks like a very tricky situation, I hope you get it sorted. But I must say, I laughed out loud when I saw the screwdriver and hammer under the table, sorry. Have you tried spraying the mechanism with WD-40? That usually frees up just about anything. Best of luck John,

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[Starsky]

Bloody kids… 😖

I’d never heard of this mechanism before , very interesting .
I hope you get it sorted .

[Cue crafty]

Try getting in touch with Geoff Large https://gclbilliards.com/

[Apajovejohn]

Try getting in touch with Geoff Large https://gclbilliards.com/

I've sent an email, thanks for the pointer!

[Cue crafty]

I've sent an email, thanks for the pointer!

The man has vast knowledge, if anyone knows he will. Fingers crossed.

[itsnoteasy]

Don't take my advice but if that was mine I would be tipping that on its side, or even better right over( if I could without damaging it) it feels to me that would be far easier to free with the weight off it.

[Apajovejohn]

Geoff has kindly sent me some guidance, so I'm gonna take it to bits. Wish me luck!

[DeanH]

Geoff has kindly sent me some guidance, so I'm gonna take it to bits. Wish me luck!

good luck !!!

let us know how you get on