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Jimdril 12-21-2012 15:37:21 166.181.3.204 Report to Moderator	I lost the key for my pinball machine and want to drill out the lock. Its one of those simple locks with a finger that rotates. Its about a half inch diameter. What size drill bit would you use on this? [Reply]   [No Email]
Pops1532 12-22-2012 07:17:38 98.227.131.18 Report to Moderator	Re: Drilling out a lock in reply to Jimdril, 12-21-2012 15:37:21   The lock the OP has would be similar to the lock on a Craftsman tool box, or a truck tool box. [Reply]  [No Email]
cd1 12-21-2012 19:19:32 67.239.32.149 Report to Moderator	Re: Drilling out a lock in reply to Jimdril, 12-21-2012 15:37:21   can you post a photo of the lock/keyhole? I have made my own picks over the years and simple locks like a master lock or file cabinet you can pick in less than 10 seconds with a little practice. [Reply]  [No Email]
Retired Farmer 12-21-2012 19:11:15 207.200.116.12 Report to Moderator	Re: Drilling out a lock in reply to Jimdril, 12-21-2012 15:37:21   I had to drill out a Ford pickup ignition lock this morning. Started with about a three sixteenths bit and kept going up till I hit three eights. Just have to be careful about breaking the bits off inside. [Reply]  [No Email]
Steve A W 12-21-2012 18:27:48 71.201.150.15 Report to Moderator	Re: Drilling out a lock in reply to Jimdril, 12-21-2012 15:37:21   Just go get another roll of quarters! LOL Steve A W [Reply]  [No Email]
RayP(MI) 12-21-2012 18:10:09 207.241.137.116 Report to Moderator	Re: Drilling out a lock in reply to Jimdril, 12-21-2012 15:37:21   I would try to take off the sheet metal cover off the front of the lock, and probably the rest will be evident. [Reply]  [No Email]
Bernie/MA 12-21-2012 17:44:58 67.142.166.23 Report to Moderator	Re: Drilling out a lock in reply to Jimdril, 12-21-2012 15:37:21   I got a free metal desk once, draw was locked, no keys. I took the pilot drill out of a holesaw that would fit over the lock and had the draw open in a few minutes. Nothing in it. [Reply]  [No Email]
Joe W. 12-21-2012 16:46:41 75.7.199.7 Report to Moderator	Re: Drilling out a lock in reply to Jimdril, 12-21-2012 15:37:21   My grandson is a locksmith hobbiest and tells me he probably can help you if you post a photo of the front of the lock. We can't picture your description of a simple lock with a finger that rotates. Normally for a small lock that requires a key with knotches, a 1/8" drill bit drilled into the portion of the lock where the wafers are located will allow the lock to be opened. But the size of the drill bit depends on the type of lock. [Reply]  [No Email]
Jim in Ma. 12-21-2012 16:46:06 72.70.97.191 Report to Moderator	Re: Drilling out a lock in reply to Jimdril, 12-21-2012 15:37:21   Pretty small - about 3/16" All you need to do is get the pins out and it will open. [Reply]  [No Email]