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Title: Drilling out an ACE Lock Post by: BryanH on April 01, 2007, 01:35:57 pm I was just given a ChoiceVend VUB/C 9-81 machine. No idea what works and what doesn't as it's locked without a key.
Is there any tricks, tips or techniques for drilling these locks out? Title: Drilling out an ACE Lock Post by: Seven181 on April 01, 2007, 02:06:41 pm Bryan,
I have had two selectivends. When I drilled out my lock, I just took a medium size bit and drilled it straight out. Mine cracked and I pulled it right out. Maybe this was me, but seemed easy. Other guys might have a better suggestion. What kind of selectivend? Good shape or need work? Brian Title: Drilling out an ACE Lock Post by: collecture on April 01, 2007, 05:50:19 pm For a regular slot key lock, just drill.
If it is an ACE lock, I'd make a dimple with a punch. That way the bit won't accidentally run off and gouge the body. A 1/4" bit should work. You shouldn't need to drill too far - 3/4". Title: Drilling out an ACE Lock Post by: BryanH on April 01, 2007, 08:26:45 pm Thanks guys - got the drill out and drilled out the center core. Went about 3/8 - 1/2 deep. Can't figure out how to get the core to turn so the handle pops out. Do I just keep drilling until it pops out?
Apparently yes... I went back and drilled another 1/4" or so and the lock popped. Title: Drilling out an ACE Lock Post by: halehouse on June 29, 2007, 03:14:59 pm Why doesn't this seem to be easy for me? I am trying to drill out a regular key lock on a candy machine and the bit just jams. I should just be able to drill down through the center, right?
Title: Drilling out an ACE Lock Post by: Marvin on June 29, 2007, 11:10:57 pm A locksmith friend got me one of these for those type locks. It works great.
http://www.lockpicks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=93 Marvin Title: Drilling out an ACE Lock Post by: halehouse on June 30, 2007, 07:37:27 am I saw that. But I don't think I need that for this type of lock. (see LK003 on the link)
This is the type of lock I need Title: Drilling out an ACE Lock Post by: aspbear1 on June 30, 2007, 09:08:22 am Dan they do not always go real easy, especially on keyed locks. I have broken a few drill bits doing these (well actually several). The key is to keep the drill going down the center of the lock.
Title: Drilling out an ACE Lock Post by: halehouse on June 30, 2007, 11:43:10 am Ok, got it with a titanium bit. Thanks
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