Need help drilling vault lock

Hi

Joseph in Texas here i wish I could say things are fine. However between repeated vandalism, all summer long street construction, and as always something happens. I have really developed a bad feeling for the Car Wash business. If things don't get better I may have to close soon.

Anyways enough bellyaching I have a bay medeco vault lock some one dug out a bit with a screw driver. I have tried a few metal bits to drill it out but most seem to snap or you can't seem to get a bite to start it. Have drilled out coin box locks, abus padlocks but this seems tuff any suggestions would be appreciated. If I was making any money I would call the locksmith for $100 but can't do that unless no other choice.

Thanks,

Joseph

If you can get a locksmith to open it for $100, I'd say do it. You'll end up spending that much on bits, and you'll take a chance of damaging something if you don't drill it just right.

The medico locks and surounding collar have a hardend stainless steel covering. You have to grind down the face of the lock, and possibly the collar, first. Then you can use a drill bit on the lock itself. Start with a 1/8 bit first, then use a larger bit, and then another larger bit until you can reem out the lock itself. It takes a while to do. A locksmith may in fact have to do the same thing depending on how much damage there is to the lock itself.

We use grinders to remove the disk locks at our self storage. Will probably work with a vault lock as well. Drilling out is difficult and often requires some luck.

you will never drill it out i had one 2 weeks ago i used a torch just stick it in the center and let her rip! have someone beside you with a some water to spray on the sides they will get hot and melt what ever is there other than that it took me about 45 second per lock i had 2 that i lost the keys to lol

I've drilled out many Medeco locks, both the T-handle and the plug. I have it down where I can blast through the lock without damaging the handle or the housing.

Hi New here
I am looking to replace the lid (in wall 7.25" round combo)
would like the key lock
?? where can i find some?
Ron

Ra-Lock.

Ron I've seen two kinds in use. A "star safe" and D&S safe. My D&S had a plug lock. If you have a combination head it is likely a star safe. If you get a keyed lock you may want to get a security cover to keep people from monkeying up the keyway.