a key has broke off in the lock..its a yale type key on some frnch doors...is there any way to get it out or will i need to get a new lock?
2007-02-28 06:36:32 · 16 answers · asked by slsvenus 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
STEP 1: Find a thin-bladed piece of serrated metal. A broken coping saw blade is perfect, if you happen to have one.
STEP 2: Determine which way the key is oriented. You'll want to work from the side with the teeth, not the smooth side.
STEP 3: Slide the serrated blade into the keyhole so that the key and blade are tooth-to-tooth. The teeth on the coping saw should point back toward you, not the door.
STEP 4: Push the blade in far enough for its teeth to grab the key's teeth.
STEP 5: Draw the blade out slowly and smoothly.
This will work and save you lots of money on a locksmith.
2007-02-28 06:48:29 · answer #1 · answered by Bare B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a similar situation. I ended up taking the lock mechanism out of the door and turning the key slot toward the ground. I banged it on the ground and the broken piece slid out enough that I could grab it with needle-nose pliers. I had lubed it up with WD 40 first and my thought was; if it didn't work, I was half way to replacing the whole freaking thing...
2007-02-28 07:46:32 · answer #2 · answered by 6kidsANDalwaysFIXINGsomething 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many keys are non-ferrers and a magnet just wont work.
You need a strong but fine pair if tweezers (like medical ones)
failing that an engineer would drill a small hole in the end of the broken piece and and drive in a self tapping screw to give something to hold on to and pull the piece out.
2007-02-28 06:49:07 · answer #3 · answered by Ron S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First try spraying a little bit of WD 40 in the lock & then use a pair of needle nose pliars to remove the key. Try to wiggle the key back & forth as you try pulling it out. If no luck there, you may have to install a new lock.
2007-02-28 06:46:41 · answer #4 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put a little dab of superglue on the piece of key you still have.
Push it into the lock until it meets the broken piece, then after leaving it to set (10 seconds or so) pull out both pieces.
2007-02-28 06:52:13 · answer #5 · answered by bibulous48 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had the same problem last new years eve. tried for hours
had to call a lock smith
who came and took the broken key out in 2 seconds flat!
did not need to change the lock thou.
2007-02-28 06:46:26 · answer #6 · answered by magic 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-14 07:35:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the lock of and dismantle but beware of the springs because if they ping you need a new lock. It's easy enough if you use common sense.
2007-02-28 06:41:09 · answer #8 · answered by Steven W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could get a locksmith out but it might work out cheaper to fit a new lock.
2007-02-28 06:42:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you still have the other half of the key try superglue.
2007-02-28 07:30:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋