Jim Coleman Vac Coin Slot

[JamboWash]

I am trying to upgrade my coin acceptor on my jim coleman combo vacs to the new microcoin ql but I ran into a problem the coin slot is cut out to only accept quarters nothing bigger like the tokens nor dollar coins can go thru , looking for ideas on how to widen the coin slot to accept tokens and dollar coin.

 

[Waxman]

just did this on my vac.

i used a dremel tool and disc for metal. take your time and try to be precise and neat. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES!!!!!!!!!!


http://www.homedepot.com/p/Dremel-1...7BkgEW2E-DHJx6k26pd0saAg1G8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Randy]

I use a set of “Precision Needle File Set 12 Pc” from Harbor Freight. Makes for nice clean cut, work a little off the top and off the bottom of the slot. You want to be careful to not take to much out of the coin slot.

 

[pgrzes]

I have done a few using a hack saw blade in a plastic handle I have. Fine tooth blade the slot is just over 2 blades wide.

 

[I.B. Washincars]

A chainsaw file works great. You can get them pretty much anywhere and they don't cost much.

 

[Earl Weiss]

Ditto on the Dremel. Use caution. It can work Fast.

 

[PaulLovesJamie]

I use a dremel with the tungsten carbide cutter

 

[MEP001]

I've used a jigsaw with an abrasive blade. Go slow, if you ramp it up to full speed the abrasive goes away almost instantly.