Title: Lost key to vendo 81
Post by: on March 02, 2005, 04:12:19 pm
I have lost the key to my Coke Vendo 81 (taken by small child to who knows where).. Two locksmiths have been unable to open it. If anyone has a machine with this number and could make a copy of it, I will reimburse all costs.. Key number is : PR507..thank you. 
Title: Lost key to vendo 81
Post by: on March 02, 2005, 04:29:25 pm
I don't know that specific lock, but can't you (or they) just drill it out?
As for where the key went, have you checked the small child's diapers?
As for where the key went, have you checked the small child's diapers?
Title: Lost key to vendo 81
Post by: on March 02, 2005, 04:47:54 pm
I may have to do that..yes, I can order a whole new mechanism.. they use those on restored machines. I am just trying to avoid doing that if I can.
Title: Lost key to vendo 81
Post by: sodaworks on March 02, 2005, 05:30:55 pm
Hello Maingate,
I would just drill out the lock. It only take a minute to do. Use a 5/16" drill bit and drill all the way through the center. Insert a large flat blade screw driver and rotate the tumbler 90 degrees. Very fast and easy to do. Take your old lock to Lowe's and match the length to a new lock assembly. It will cost you about 5 bucks. I hope this helps. Terry
I would just drill out the lock. It only take a minute to do. Use a 5/16" drill bit and drill all the way through the center. Insert a large flat blade screw driver and rotate the tumbler 90 degrees. Very fast and easy to do. Take your old lock to Lowe's and match the length to a new lock assembly. It will cost you about 5 bucks. I hope this helps. Terry
Title: Lost key to vendo 81
Post by: Yarochrehc on March 02, 2005, 08:08:39 pm
Hello,
Before you drill out your lock to the machine, email me and I can give you a couple of names to people that have old soda machines keys. They usually cost around $10. bucks if your are interested.
Bob
Before you drill out your lock to the machine, email me and I can give you a couple of names to people that have old soda machines keys. They usually cost around $10. bucks if your are interested.
Bob
Title: Lost key to vendo 81
Post by: Jim on March 02, 2005, 08:24:07 pm
I might even have an old one around...
I'll check in the morning and get back to you...
I'll check in the morning and get back to you...
Title: Lost key to vendo 81
Post by: Jim on March 03, 2005, 08:23:52 am
I only have a PR-508 key with a complete lock and cam.
Call Steve at Funtronics, 301-371-5246, I think he still sells the keys...
Otherwise, call Steve at Soda Jerk Works, 559-298-4684, and ask him...
Call Steve at Funtronics, 301-371-5246, I think he still sells the keys...
Otherwise, call Steve at Soda Jerk Works, 559-298-4684, and ask him...
Title: Lost key to vendo 81
Post by: on March 03, 2005, 10:49:57 am
Thanks to all.. I got two offers for around $15.. I'd rather buy a new key than replace the entire lock.