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How Do I Replace Cam lock Keys?
« on: July 28, 2008, 03:14:11 pm »
I have a Nintendo Versus sit down cabinet, which still has its original cam locks on it.  Unfortunately, I do not have the keys that go with the cam locks.  I really do not want to buy new cam locks for it, since I would rather keep the originals.  What I am hoping to do is simply buy a key, then alter the locks slightly so that they will use the new key to open.

I know that with barrel locks, you can make them function by removing the barrel, inserting the new key, then filing the pins down flush with the barrel, but these are the kind of locks with keys similar to ones used in bicycle locks, and I am not sure what to do with these ones.

Does anyone know how to get cam locks of this type  functioning?
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Re: How Do I Replace Cam lock Keys?
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2008, 03:17:53 pm »
Even though this isn't what you want to hear, drill it out and install a new one. That's your best option. Not expensive to replace.
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Re: How Do I Replace Cam lock Keys?
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2008, 11:46:48 pm »
All Nintendo cabinets (upright or table or tent) use Nintendo standard key number K6510 for the monitor lid and back doors. The cashbox door lock is always keyed individually and is 5/8" long.

I think Arcadeshop or Mike's Arcade sells precut k6510 keys.
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Re: How Do I Replace Cam lock Keys?
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2008, 11:55:28 pm »
Good to hear better options than what I gave! ;D
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Re: How Do I Replace Cam lock Keys?
« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2008, 06:56:43 pm »
Ugh.   :-\

I've been looking around, and I can not find new cam locks.  Well ... I did find one, but it was not what I hoped for.

Searching the net didn't do much for me either.   :-[
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Re: How Do I Replace Cam lock Keys?
« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2008, 07:23:17 am »
i got my cam locks at home depot, they sell them as "drawer locks" for bathroom medicine drawers and such. i found them in the safety "baby proofing" isle.
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Re: How Do I Replace Cam lock Keys?
« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2008, 10:00:12 am »
Quote from: Boingo on July 29, 2008, 06:56:43 pm
Ugh.   :-\

I've been looking around, and I can not find new cam locks.  Well ... I did find one, but it was not what I hoped for.

Searching the net didn't do much for me either.   :-[

I have them in my store.  Link is in my signature.
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Re: How Do I Replace Cam lock Keys?
« Reply #7 on: July 30, 2008, 10:31:03 am »
Quote from: Ken Layton on July 28, 2008, 11:46:48 pm
I think Arcadeshop or Mike's Arcade sells precut k6510 keys.

Nope.  Already asked them, they do not.
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Re: How Do I Replace Cam lock Keys?
« Reply #8 on: July 30, 2008, 11:49:25 am »
Many game operators probably have tons of extra K6510 keys laying around.
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Re: How Do I Replace Cam lock Keys?
« Reply #9 on: July 31, 2008, 01:19:48 pm »
If you can dismantle it, you should be able to get a locksmith to make a key for it or reconfigure the lock for a new key.

However some Chinese-made cam locks are pressed together and can't be dismantled.  Good luck!
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Re: How Do I Replace Cam lock Keys?
« Reply #10 on: July 31, 2008, 04:38:23 pm »
Takigen still makes these K6510 locks and keys:


http://www.takigen.com/english/contents/eyesearch/detail.do?name=20335
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Re: How Do I Replace Cam lock Keys?
« Reply #11 on: August 01, 2008, 11:02:41 am »
Excellent!

I am glad to get that link.
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