AboutTom Novitski Expertise I am able to answer questions on old coin operated machines. These include vending machines such as gumball or peanut or other machines such as trade stimulators that did not dispense a product but were positioned on a store's counter to bring in customers or stimulate trade. I specialize in machines by Pulver, Zeno, and Mansfield and also any old cast iron or wood machines.
Experience I have been collecting these type of machines for about 10 years and have traveled the country to antique shows and auctions.
Organizations Coin operated collectors association
Education/Credentials I have learned about many of these machines from traveling to view the collections of others.
Expert: Tom Novitski Date: 1/25/2008 Subject: old vending machine
Question I have an old vending machine it has a knob on the right side to rotate the merchandise and a handle to press down to deliver the product It is a vedomatic or vendo something
I have no key Is there somewhere to get a key or how to drill the old lock
Answer Hi,
Can you possibly email a picture of the machine ? I know several people that have sets of keys but need to verify the exact machine. Or, take the machine to your local locksmith who should be able to pick the lock. I would not drill out the lock unless you had no choice.
