Drilling out ACE II locks

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Ok got to drill out one of these locks. I was able to get the drill bit
for barrel locks. so I quess the dumb question of the day is how you
use it. just put the bit and the lock and drill or what. hate asking
dumb questions but just want to make sure before I kill my bit or break
something I dont want to. thanks all for the info

 

[Bob]

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I had a locksmith drill out some locks at my place just last week. They
were regular door locks IE. Arrow cylinders. He took what looked to be
about a 3/16" drill and drilled just above the key slot. So that the
drill went into the area where the Pins would be. My guess is that this
destroys the bottom stops for the pins and allows them to be pushed out
by the springs. Might have to redrill again in the same spot after the
pins drop down.

Hope this helps.
Bob

 

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Wear safety goggles and gloves, strike a pose, and pretend there's hair
around it. Be careful after you're done, the locks get pretty darn hot.

- Craig

dave21108@aol.com wrote:
> Ok got to drill out one of these locks. I was able to get the drill bit
> for barrel locks. so I quess the dumb question of the day is how you
> use it. just put the bit and the lock and drill or what. hate asking
> dumb questions but just want to make sure before I kill my bit or break
> something I dont want to. thanks all for the info

 

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You might increase your chances with a squirt of oil prior to drilling,
but from reading Bob Roberts page it appears the barrel lock specific
drill bits didn't hold up for him. They're really more like hole saw
bits and not tipped with carbide or anything substaintial to provide
repeat usage.

I either pry open the doors- and it can be done carefully so as not to
ding or damage the finish if you use a selection of screwdrivers and
something to prevent marring like a shop rag.

The other alternative for me is a good quality 1/4" drill suited for
metal work. The Black and Decker Bullet bits have worked well in the
past. Just drill the center of the lock out right through the screw
holding the hasp on the inside and it will either drop off and you can
open the door, or you'll have weakened it enough that a little prying
will cause it to pop.

Yes- I know some will say, "DON'T PRY ON YOUR COIN DOORS FOR CRIPS
SAKE!!!!!" but using a little common sense (and a big screwdriver) goes
a long way.

Mike Doyle