Circular fruit machine / pinball lock help.

[daveyp]

Anyone got any advice on best way to access my fruit machine as I cannot for the life of me get into my machine.

I know it's the correct key as it's the only circular key on my set for my machine.

I have tried everything but I think it's something to do with the locking bar stopping it opening sop looking like I may have to drill it out.

Guessing I'm not the only person who's lost keys or had a similar experience.

Dave.

 

[Monkeyboypaul]

I had to drill one out last year - made a right mess! Got hot too.

 

[daveyp]

I had to drill one out last year - made a right mess! Got hot too.

How easy was it to do? Any tips?

 

[Monkeyboypaul]

Fast speed, have a spare drill bit ready! Put an old rag down to collect metal shards.

 

[Mozie]

Start small get a decent quality bit maybe 2-3mm and go through then, follow up with a bigger 5mm one, take your time go slow and allow the bit to cool down every few seconds. Only takes a few minutes. Oh and hoover up your shavings after to keep the missus happy

 

[Paul]

New drill bits. 5mm pilot. 10mm main. Like a knife through butter. Usually good for a few locks before they need to be binned.