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How to remove a broken key?

Everyone at some point has experienced the fraustration of breaking a key in a lock. Most of the time the key can snap just due to wear and tear or sometimes it can be excessive force. Removing a broken key is quite simple, here is a step by step guide how to do it. If you have no luck im afraid its a job for locksmith local.

  • make sure the key hole is in the same position the key enters the lock
  • apply some oil. WD40 is a great product to use
  • using a pin or paper clip make a fish type hook
  • enter the tool into the lock running it along the pins to get it in behind the key or into a cut of the key
  • pull swiftly and the key should extract enough to use a pair of tweezers to remove it fully.

I hope this step by step guide has helped you. 

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