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No keys... most economical option?
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.
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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.
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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 :)