Lost keys... Any suggestions

[SteveShady]

So, a friend of mine had to find a spot for his Freddy a Nightmare on Elm Street and I've gladly given it a home. When he delivered it he said "I've lost the keys, you'll have to drill them out" but I'd rater not do that if at all possible. Anybody have any suggestions for "picking' the rotary style "vending machine" locks?

Thanks in advance

Steve

 

[BMHouze]

You have to drill tubular locks.
I called a locksmith once....
Locks are cheap.

 

[SteveShady]

You have to drill tubular locks.
I called a locksmith once....
Locks are cheap.

That's what I thought. I hear the tubular locks are a pain in the arse to drill...

 

[Rosco]

On most machines you can also remove the tamper proof screws on both sides of the lock and it falls out . you will need to get the tamper proof screw bit or driver.

 

[goodmanners]

Front lock they are easy to drill - use a big bit. The metal is soft.

 

[luch]

yes drill

 

[Hammerbrother]

A new lock is $5 and takes 2minutes to swap. Just drill it

 

[Rosco]

use a quick cut

 

[pinballjah]

I just ordered a bunch of these. Don't see the point in having locks in a home environment. My GnR came with this installed and it was a lot more practical.

https://www.pinballlife.com/keyless-coin-door-lock.html

 

[SteveShady]

I just ordered a bunch of these. Don't see the point in having locks in a home environment. My GnR came with this installed and it was a lot more practical.

https://www.pinballlife.com/keyless-coin-door-lock.html

That's a perfect option! Thanks for the link.

 

[Rosco]

this bit set you can get at Canadian Tire has the tamper proof bits included. I think its the T20H

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/...n-electronics-bit-set-66-pc-0573624p.html#srp

 

[DRANO]

One time I had a lock that was such a pain to drill. Broke a couple of bits. I was so fed up that I went and grabbed my big corded BOSCH hammer drill (the kind that needs two hands to operate and looks like a small jackhammer). Needless to say it made short work of that lock. It was overkill but it provided some much needed stress relief

 

[SteveShady]

One time I had a lock that was such a pain to drill. Broke a couple of bits. I was so fed up that I went and grabbed my big corded BOSCH hammer drill (the kind that needs two hands to operate and looks like a small jackhammer). Needless to say it made short work of that lock. It was overkill but it provided some much needed stress relief

Drano, you just game me a great idea: I'll get out my cutting torches! lol