After many years, I attempted to open the drawer. I was successful, but it didn't open smoothly and I cannot close it now. Looking underneath, there is a plate covering everything but the last 3 1/2 to 4 inches at the rear of the cart. The front of the drawer is in this gap, and I think it is hitting the plate, preventing it from closing. Tilting the drawer up to clear doesn't help. I assume this area allows the drawer to be removed, something like removing a file cabinet drawer, but no luck there.
I'm guessing I'm missing something obvious, so before removing the scope and tipping the cart over, I thought I would ask the group. I've been retired for over 20 years, so can't go the lab and ask one of the tech's.
Jim
