Quote Originally Posted by SteveFury View Post
mxfaiman, have you made a thread about this?I have a 1979 Nishijin that I'd like to make a "sealed" cabinet for, but I'd have to solve the lock problem first. I was considering opening up the existing lock and see if I can modify it so any bent metal that would fit the angled key slot would open it. Possibly remove the tumbler actuators and springs if it uses any... like was done on my Pachislo machine lock.
Are you sure you have a 79 machine because if so it has a magnetic lock and I can't help. But the thread link I posted will help you.