Remove Coinbox

[bluecivic21]

hello, I recently purchase a few machine but I didn't get the key for the coinbox?? how can I remove or replace these box without damaging them, Can a lock smith make a key??

[Anonymous]

Why not just drill the locks out yourself?

[MSKLAUNDRY.]

Depending on the type of machine, vault type, coin box manufacturer it may be possible to see the key code which is sometimes printed on the inside of the box, by using a mirror and a flashlight. Once you have the code just go to you local distributor and get them to order you the key(s).

I you don't have a lot of boxes I would just drill them out and replace them. They aren't very expensive.

[Rondo]

What type of machine and brand? More info needed.

[bluecivic21]

most of the machines are SQ toploaders, I guess I could drill them our, what kind of drill bit is best for this??.

how could I use the mirrow if i can't access inside, I think they are ACE locks but I'll check today and get back to you later

[Rondo]

You can take a hole saw that just fits over the ace lock and back the center drill bit out so you don't touch the lock when drilling and take the whole lock out and take it to a Lock Smith and they can make a new key that will fit the the other washers if they are keyed the same. This way you won't have to ruin all the locks and you'll only have to replace one box.

[Rondo]

BTW, drilling out locks is no fun because the guts just spin around and round . It could take hours.

[Ken]

ACE round lock is not very good lock anyway,drill them out!
It is one of easier lock to pick,most locksmith can pick them or you can even find the kit pick them yourself,someone was selling the pick on Ebay last years.
If you want to drill them out,buy a few good quality dill bits, use some mechine oil so you don't over heat the bit then use a junkey screw driver to get them out.Some locks took me 5 mins,some took me 30 mins.You may find lock # on the side old lock or inside the box,if you want,you can order new lock from the #.I get rid most ACE's boxes because security reason.

[Winston]

I drilled out one on a top loader, and several weeks later the timer started smoking. It actually started to burn. The problem was caused by a short due to metal flakes from the drilling. The small metal flakes fell into the timer. If I drill another one, I'll remove the timer, pull back the plastic covering and shake it thoroughly. This may or may not prevent a recurrence of the smoking timer.

[bluecivic21]

ok I drilled out 1 of the locks but I'm having a little problem drilling the tubular, also the coinboxs have that protective plate over it do I just drill through it??

[BWJR]

Yes continue to drill it out and use a screw driver to pry it open.
It's not easy, and aren't we glad its not for the theif either.

BWJR

[Ken]

If the box is full of money,it even harder to come out.
If the inside plate keep turning,use a junkey screw and hammer to hammer it stay.I bought a few repo dryers once,drill all of boxes out was not fun but I can get most box out in 10 mins now!