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Necro:

What do you mean 'cocktail-style'?

I forget who I ordered from, but I got a cylinder lock (the key 'teeeth' part is a hollow cylinder) so my cab has the authentic look I remember from when I was a 'Arcade Tech' (i.e., fixed coin jams, soldered switches, unjammed ticket mechs).  Anyone that does orders from happ's can custom order you any lock they have.

Highly recommend it. :)  Worth the 5-6 bucks.

I think I got mine via Divermaster.

DashRendar:

Check with SirPeale on these forums.  He orders these for the community.

I think I got mine from him for only $7.  Very nice quality lock.

slapaham:


--- Quote from: Necro on February 03, 2010, 05:13:08 pm ---What do you mean 'cocktail-style'?

I forget who I ordered from, but I got a cylinder lock (the key 'teeeth' part is a hollow cylinder) so my cab has the authentic look I remember from when I was a 'Arcade Tech' (i.e., fixed coin jams, soldered switches, unjammed ticket mechs).  Anyone that does orders from happ's can custom order you any lock they have.

Highly recommend it. :)  Worth the 5-6 bucks.

I think I got mine via Divermaster.

--- End quote ---

I've got to say - I haven't taken a close look at how the locks are constructed - from what you're saying I'm assuming you just replace the cylinder part and the latches stay where they are (i.e. you don't have to replace the whole lot)?

--- Quote from: DashRendar on February 03, 2010, 05:16:57 pm ---Check with SirPeale on these forums.  He orders these for the community.

I think I got mine from him for only $7.  Very nice quality lock.

--- End quote ---

I might get in contact with him in a bit... being in the UK they'll cost me a bit more but it might be worth considering!

Cheers guys! :cheers:


ark_ader:

Get a paperclip and jiggle it about in the lock and it should open.

Necro:


--- Quote from: slapaham on February 03, 2010, 05:22:43 pm ---
--- Quote from: Necro on February 03, 2010, 05:13:08 pm ---What do you mean 'cocktail-style'?

I forget who I ordered from, but I got a cylinder lock (the key 'teeeth' part is a hollow cylinder) so my cab has the authentic look I remember from when I was a 'Arcade Tech' (i.e., fixed coin jams, soldered switches, unjammed ticket mechs).  Anyone that does orders from happ's can custom order you any lock they have.

Highly recommend it. :)  Worth the 5-6 bucks.

I think I got mine via Diveraster.

--- End quote ---

I've got to say - I haven't taken a close look at how the locks are constructed - from what you're saying I'm assuming you just replace the cylinder part and the latches stay where they are (i.e. you don't have to replace the whole lot)?

--- Quote from: DashRendar on February 03, 2010, 05:16:57 pm ---Check with SirPeale on these forums.  He orders these for the community.

I think I got mine from him for only $7.  Very nice quality lock.

--- End quote ---

I might get in contact with him in a bit... being in the UK they'll cost me a bit more but it might be worth considering!

Cheers guys! :cheers:


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Sorry for the confusion - I didn't mean how made, I meant how do they look externally.  Do they look the same as a normal cabinet lock or are they shaped/angled different?

Regarding the key thing I said - google 'cam lock' and you should see what I mean.  The keyhole is a circle and the key is round.  It's what I've always seen on 90's arcade cabs but...who knows whats stock and what isnt :)

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