anon0330 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Hi! We're a club at a university that recently got our lock for the vending machine busted. At first, the T-Handle was on too tight (I think the one in charge of the machine twisted the T-handle too tight). We tried prying it out, but in one of our attempts, I think we dislodged the tubular lock and now the tubular lock is now free-flowing and still locked. Would you guys have any suggestions on how to solve this? We have been looking through the internet, and a lot of people have been just drilling these out (and if all else fails we would probably do this), but 1) I am not exactly sure how far I can drill without breaking the actual machine, and 2) I am not sure if there is another better solution. I think our vending machine is a Dixie-Narco one? Though if you guys can point to me how I can verify what my vending machine is, that would be swell. Many thanks and all the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCandyMaN Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 If the lock is spinning inside the handle, the lock is already broken, you should be able to slide it out, if it is not spinning and the t handle is locked, and the lock is not damaged, you may be able to pick it, if not able to pick it, drilling down the middle about 1 to 2 inches with a 1/2" bit or bigger will break the lock completely, new lock about $20, or get a locksmith to make a key Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon0330 Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 Thanks for the advice. I'll let you guys know what happens as soon as we get a chance to do this(maybe sometime in the next two week or so...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon0330 Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 So, we got the lock out, pics of the carnage at the bottom. We are now back though to the original. Do you guys have any suggestions on how to pry it open? Or is there a better suggestion? I'm not sure about what to do at this point... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orsd Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Try pulling on the T handle while unscrewing. Then, try slight pushing while doing the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Your middle picture says that your machine was made by Royal Vendors. I have one that needs the door to be pulled while turning the handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZVendor Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 On most Vendos you have to pull on the door as you turn the handle because they use the Quicker Lock assembly. Royals don't have that so your Royal has a machine or door that aren't level or your cage nut is mis-adjusted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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