how do i get a key out of a door when it breaks off?

Question

when i put the key in mt door i went pass with something big and the key broke off can anyone please help me solve my problem?

Answer 1

try a needle nose plier or a tweezer

Answer 2

I know of two ways that I have used in past. One, I put a tad of super glue on the broken end of the key..inserted it into the lock and touched to the broken part...held it until dry (not too long) and pulled the entire key out..carfeul, too much will gum up and mess up lock -- only a dab is needed.

Second way: I used a thin blade from a coping saw (similar to a hack aw but the blade is much thinner). Inserted the blade at the top of the lock hole (above the broken piece) then pushed down lightly where the teeth of the blade rested atop the piece of broken key. I then pulled it towards me and it pulled the piece out smoothly. If the blade is too thick to insert, you can file down the top of the blade a little bit to make it easier to insert above the top of the key piece. (It's the basis of the extractors locksmiths carry around nowadays) there may even be key extractors commercially made and for sale at Lowes, etc.

Good luck

Answer 3

Broken Key Extractor

Answer 4

I`m really on the verge of telling you to get a locksmith, But something tells me otherwise. This better be your deadbolt. Remove the lock from the door. The rear of the cylinder should have what is called a tail shaft. This needs to be removed. But first apply a piece of duct tape to the face of the lock just exposing the slot. This will prevent the cylinder from falling out. The tail shaft removal could involve a variety of different things. You`ll have to figure that out. once removed you should have exposed the rear of the cylinder. You should see the end of your broken key. Now you only something to push it out. DON`T PUSH THE CYLINDER OUT!!!! That`s when I`d have to tell you to get a locksmith!!!!!

Answer 5

Locksmiths carry a tool appropriately called a "broken key extractor". Depending on the lock it is not that big of a job for an experienced locksmith. It will cost a few bucks but it is cheaper than replacing the lock. I work with a good locksmith. You can learn a lot from them.

Answer 6

honestly the only way to fix that is to replace the door handle. unless there is enough of the key you can drill a hole in it and put a string in it to pull it out

Answer 7

A good pair of hemostats, the kind that doctors use to clamp off vessels and arteries they are narrow and have good teeth I found them at Radio Shack sells them too and inexpensive got to hide them people keep borrowing them for roach clips :)

Answer 8

If you have a small tool with a magnet on it stick it in and it will come out. Or, put super glue on a small paper clip and stick that in make sure not to use to much or it will be stuck forever and need replaced

Answer 9

You have to completely remove the mechanism....but look at it this way, its a great way for you to learn how the lock works....and it will all go back together easy, I promise!

Answer 10

Try a pair of needle-nose pliers.

If that doesn't work, call the locksmith.