My cubicle at work has a desk that locks and my key broke off in it, it's taking maintenence forever to fix it and I have things in it I really need. My different co workers have suggested using a strong magnet and we have tried using fine tools like pliers and needle nose tweezers to try and grip the broken key but to no avail. I am at my wits end and tempted to try a crowbar which I don't know where I will get one but just frustrated. Any suggestions folks?
2007-03-14 07:27:31 · 11 answers · asked by ? 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If the key is still in the lock and has all of the cuts inside you should be able to turn it with and screwdriver. If some of the cuts on the key broke off with the part you still had in your hand find a woodworker. If the have a spiral scroll saw blade snip the fastener on one end and insert it above the key. Press towards the thickest part of the key and gently pull out until you have enough out to grab with pliers. The spiral Saw blade has teeth all around it and has all ways worked for me.
2007-03-14 09:00:31 · answer #1 · answered by b44z 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a lock picking kit.. and not one that pick's locks.. one that pick's keys stuck in locks.. it has a thin piece of metal or two with little teeth on the end to drag the key out once it's slid past the thick part of the key. Or try using a really strong paper clip with a teeny-tiny L shape on the end that you insert beside the broken key.
2007-03-14 07:31:44 · answer #2 · answered by chellimerrett 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try super glue. Put a bead of it on the part of the key that you have out. Mind you, a very small amount, right down the middle. Wait until it sets up a little then push it in against the broken part. You don't want it to squeeze out when you push it in. Wait about an hour and maybe it will pull out. Good luck.
2007-03-14 10:46:40 · answer #3 · answered by robert b 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Was the proper key completely in the desk, as so you could just turn the shaft? If not, you're probably going to have to drill the lock, which will cause the least amount of damage.
2007-03-14 07:31:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
what if you glued some thing like a file to the end of the broken key? use something like super glue wait a few minutes and then pull out? lock smith is next best answer
2007-03-14 07:32:16 · answer #5 · answered by sndsnw 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1.screw driver (flat head ) and turn to open then pop the whole lock off and replace.
2. drill it
3. attach the key together with cement glue and open then ave another key done.
4. all else fails BREAK it with a hammer!
2007-03-14 07:40:49 · answer #6 · answered by Lovable 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would call a local locksmith. They should be able to get into in in a matter of a few minutes.
2007-03-14 07:38:30 · answer #7 · answered by Mandy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can pull the half key with pliers and have a new key made
2007-03-14 07:30:49 · answer #8 · answered by valleyang 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if it is a work cabinet in the office, break it open. maintanance can fix it. (and they will show up quicker too.
2007-03-14 07:38:55 · answer #9 · answered by jeffrey m 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call a locksmith.
2007-03-14 07:30:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋