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Remove the two drawers and turn the cabinet upside down so that the undersides of the 'roof panels' of the drawer pockets will be facing up.
In the middle, about 1/4" from the front edge, carve a tapered notch in each of these undersides. The notch should start about 1/8" deep near the front edge, and then taper to zero-depth towards the back.
Take a ...
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Go to craft store and buy some velcro. Open up drawer halfway. Put velcro backing about an inch deep into drawer - I would use one piece on each side. After it is in place (they come with a glue side) then insert other side of velcro so it has some depth. Your drawer will get stuck when it hits it. Also you will be able to fully take the drawer out in ...
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Looks like the drawers fit into the case w near zero clearance, so the standard peg through the side of the drawer thing won't work.
A woodscrew into the case above the top of each drawer, and recessed a bit over 1 drawer-front thickness into the case should work. Put the screws in so they project down from the case 5-10 mm. You'll have to angle the drawers ...
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You could consider drilling a small hole in the center of the back board of each drawer. Then drill a corresponding hole through the back side of the drawer cabinet unit itself. Remove the drawer and install a piece of heavy string through the hole in the back of the drawer. On the inside if the drawer knot the string so it cannot pull through the hole in ...
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The ruler idea usually works for me. If not ...
If there is a draw below it, pull it out, then you may be able to reach under and up behind the jammed upper drawer and move the contents around or pull some out.
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Open it so it jams then back it off a bit, so whatever is causing the jam is not stuck. Then using a ruler, piece of cardboard, or other flat object, work it into the gap so it rests above the drawer contents and presses down on them (or just guides them) to free them from the drawer or frame above.
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Can you shake it a bit or get a coat hanger (or some other sturdy wire) inside and try to reposition whatever is holding it closed?
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