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About James
Expertise
I am knowledgeable in almost every area of Locksmithing. This includes locks, keys, lost keys, residential and commercial lockouts, rekeying, masterkeying, high security locks, access control, electric locks, security cameras and home safety. I have been running an online business since 2004 where I sell all types of lock and security hardware to everyone from apartment renters to business owners to the US government. Before that I started a locksmith service in 1999. I deal with many types of security equipment including high security safe locks, heavy duty padlocks, exit devices, biometric readers, electric strikes, magnetic locks, full surface hinges and I only sell what I personally stand behind 100%. The online business has given me a more in-depth look at the locksmithing industry, helping me to learn more about each and every product that I offer, as well as products I don't have but end up finding for customers to solve any issues they have with security or door hardware.

Please don't submit any automotive or safe questions as these aren't areas that I can help in.

Experience
I have been Locksmithing since 1999 and own my own Locksmithing business. I have many years of hands-on experience through the many services I have performed for my customers. I've run my business the way I wanted, treating everyone as I would like to be treated and knowing that any customer could be my last if I didn't perform my locksmithing duties as I had promised.

Organizations
Montana Locksmith Association

Education/Credentials
I have a diploma in Masterkeying, Advanced Locksmithing & Locksmithing from Foley-Belsaw.

Past/Present Clients
US government, colleges, schools, city and state governments, large and small corporations, home owners.

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Locksmithing - Bally Pinball Machine

Expert: James - 11/3/2009

Question
I have a 1975 approximate age Bally pinball machine that the key is lost for. Is there any type of master key you can get to open it. I really do not want to drill it out I would like to keep it as close to original as possible.

Thank you

Answer
Hello Terrie,

You'll want to hire a locksmith to either pick it or in some way open it. They can then either rekey it, make a key for it, or replace it with one that matches. If you drill it, it could be worse than you can imagine.

James
www.jmlock.com

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