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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: Necro on October 14, 2008, 09:01:29 am
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Can't think of another name for it, but was wondering if anyone has ever used one of those cabinet magnets that click-in and pop-out when pressed for a coin door. Seems like if you don't need it actually locked, it would be a perfect way to have the door be easy access and still stay shut tight when you dont want it open.
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What's wrong with using something like this:
http://www.happcontrols.com/security/30032500.htm
:burgerking:
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I actually put one of the push-to-close, push-to-open magnets on the KBD door of my cab. Works pretty well. I don't have children, so theres not much worry about little curious fingers.
But I find it easier to get to the KBD in a pinch if I find a game that isn't configured exactly right.
-Ultrageek
{EDIT} example link http://www.dlawlesshardware.com/masplotolac2.html
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I don't know how well that would work for a coin door. When closed, you want it solid. Any play and it makes a lot of noise. I like mine to lock tight, so I placed felt pads on the edges to remove the metal-on-metal sound and to get rid of any looseness.
The magnet thing might work great for you, but it's nothing I'd try.
To each his own, though...
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Ultrageek, that's exactly what I was talking about.
Guess I'm going to need to try it out - the worry about the door jiggling is a very valid one...so I'd want to avoid that.
The keyless 'lock'...don't like the look of it :). If I were to do this, I'd still have a lock in the hole, it would just be functionless and there for aesthetics only.
Thanks for the input guys...appreciate it. Very surprised no one's tried this yet.
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It's a neat idea, but coin doors are close to knee level and likely to get banged open by accident (more likely if sitting on a stool).
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Yet again, something I didn't think of...which overall was a big intent of this thread. Based on all the projects, one has to believe almost everything's been tried already! :)
Well, now I guess I just need to find someone that can provide me with a tube type key-lock ;). Even if I figure out a way to do the magnet thing, I'll want a lock like that for looks. (already checking with divemaster).
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Ace hardware has the cam locks you need. Just don't attach the catch, or if you do, point it the other way so it doesn't lock. Also, Mike's Arcade (http://www.mikesarcade.com), in the game parts / hardware section.
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It's a neat idea, but coin doors are close to knee level and likely to get banged open by accident (more likely if sitting on a stool).
Not to mention when you hit the coin reject button it may trip the latch and open :dunno
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Considering I want to make the coin return coin in buttons...yeah...this just got shot down definitively.
Mountain wins. :)
Thanks guys...
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Mountain wins. :)
What is the prize again....?
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(http://newsimg.ngfiles.com/39000/39610_you_win_inet.JPG)
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:cheers: