Advice on opening a machine with an ACE type lock (no key)

[Jcarter168]

I'm thinking of buying a Pepsi Choice Vend CV-157 and the owner does NOT have the key.  Is there a quick and easy way to get a duplicate key for these or will I have to drill out the lock?  I did not see a number anywhere on the lock but maybe I just don't know where to look.  I'm afraid if I have to use a locksmith it will cost more than the machine itself.  Any advice would be appreciated.

[steven c]

If no key code on face, just drill hole a little bigger than the pin size at all pins. Just in the grove,, don't drill the pin holes. They have two pins and spring in each hole. Poke with paper clip or similar thing and they will come out the holes you drilled then cut a slit in the round face and unscrew with screwdriver, or pliers. If it doesn't turn you don't have them all out.

Good luck,

Steve,

[Marvin]

I can't post a pic from thus phone. Here's a link.
http://www.lockpicks.com/tubular-lock-drill.html

Used it a bunch of times. Opens them like butter.

[cokecolaman]

I'm not trying to be a smart-a_ _ , but I wouldn't buy that machine...I've had one and it cooled fine, but the cans would split open...I don't know if I was loading it wrong or if it was made for the steel cans...but I had terrible luck with it.

[Jcarter168]

DAMN!  I really liked the look of this machine and also it seems somewhat compact for a can machine.   I really appreciate you giving me a real world opinion on it.  Anybody else have experience with this machine?  I've seen others that look similar, would they be a better buy? 

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