1 Causes of broken keys
Lock is stuck
The most common cause of a key getting stuck in the lock is misuse. A cam-lock will often break because its mechanisms are delicate, and if you use it for too long without taking care to oil or clean up any rust on your keys then they’ll eventually wear down enough that even one additional bump can make them jump out past their depth into slot where there’s no turning back! And don’t forget about those rain storms–humidity makes everything expand at different rates depending upon how much water has been absorbed by soil moisture content throughout seasonally varying conditions which means every time we get some nice hot summer sun…
If the key is stuck in a lock, you should not try to remove it because this could cause more damage and potentially make matters worse.
Unlocking too hard causes the lock to break
It’s hard to say whether or not the key broke when you unlock a door with an exterior lock, but in most cases it does. The unlocking situation can be too strong because users don’t know they are putting so much force into opening their locks which causes them damage right away! In addition- if someone has poor quality keys then even just laying on top of one another will break those little pieces off inside your Schield (lock).
Keys and locks do not guarantee quality
How can you be sure that the product you’re buying is worth your money? There are many things to consider when purchasing a lock, such as where it was made and what brand/model they represent. It would ruin any trust in this important purchase if someone bought something from an unknown source without knowing its quality or origin story beforehand!
Rusty lock leads to broken key
The common causes of rusted drives are:
You do not remove the key from a lock for too long, causing it to rust. Do not use that specific key on any other items in order to prevent corrosion and breaking both ways! The influence of weather can also cause rapid damage which is why you should never take your keys out immediately after using them when there’s snow or rain involved – this includes salt-based chemicals as well either way if they’re left outside without protection against moisture (which brings us back full circle).
The key was broken because the thief failed to crack the lock
It may be because the thief’s unlocking technique is not fluent, as they are trying to force it with too much power. Your lock has damaged internal components and when you put in your key-it won’t come out easily due to how sturdy these locks can become!
2 How to get a broken key in a simple lock
How to pick up a broken key with tweezers and pliers
Preparation: A stapler and a pair of tweezers.
Here’s how to do it :
- Step 1: Use tweezers to pull out the broken key in the lock
- Step 2: Next, fix the key so that it doesn’t get back inside.
- Step 3: Finally, you use pliers to pull the key out.
Note :
- This way requires coordination between two people to get the key out of the lock quickly.
- Requires you to be a little dexterous.
- Know how to use moderate force when folding.
How to get a broken key in the lock with a piece of plastic
You need to prepare :
- Hard plastic piece with a width of about 0.2cm, which you can cut from a plastic bottle.
- 502 glue.
- 1 scissors.
How to do it :
- Step 1: Cut a piece of plastic about 0.2 cm wide.
- Step 2: Using a razor (blade), scrape one end of the scratched plastic piece and apply 502 glue to the scratched part.
- Step 3: You put that tip in the broken key, wait until the glue dries, about 10 minutes, you can pull the key out of the lock.
Implementation note :
- When pulling out, you do a gentle movement.
- You should not use this method with the key stuck too deep in the lock.
- This method only applies flat keys, not round keys.
- Use the glue carefully, to avoid the glue getting into the eye or sticking to the outside of the lock, making it harder for you to get it.
How to get a broken key in the lock with scissors
Preparation : One tree pointed.
Steps to take :
- Step 1: You use the two ends of the scissors to fold the broken key out of the lock.
- Step 2: Then, take one of the scissors to remove the broken key.
Note when doing : You need to be careful because the sharp point of the scissors can hurt you. At the same time, the steps to take the key out of the lock must be done gently to avoid the key being pushed inward.
How to get a broken key with an iron bar
Preparation : An iron rod and .
You follow these steps :
- Step 1: Use a hammer to flatten the iron bar so that it fits the slot on the plane of the key core.
- Step 2: Next, you bend a small end of the iron bar.
- Step 3: Finally, you use the ingenuity and meticulousness of your hands to put the iron bar into the lock, then use the curved end to pull the broken lock out of the lock.
How to get a broken key in the lock with a drill
You need to prepare :
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- Small drill bit 1.5mm – 2mm.
How to do it :
- Step 1: Fix the lock at a certain position.
- Step 2: Then, drill a small hole in the lock and use the drill bit to get the broken lock out. That way you can get the stuck key out easily.
How to get a broken key in the lock with a piece of plastic
You need to prepare :
- Hard plastic piece with a width of about 0.2cm, which you can cut from a plastic bottle.
- 502 glue.
- 1 scissors.
How to do it :
- Step 1: Cut a piece of plastic about 0.2 cm wide.
- Step 2: Using a razor (blade), scrape one end of the scratched plastic piece and apply 502 glue to the scratched part.
- Step 3: You put that tip in the broken key and wait until the glue dries, about 10 minutes, you can pull the key out of the lock.
Implementation note :
- When pulling out, you do a gentle movement.
- You should not use this method with the key stuck too deep in the lock.
- This method only applies flat keys, not round keys.
- Use the glue carefully, to avoid the glue getting into the eye or sticking to the outside of the lock, making it harder for you to get it.
Hope the above article will help you to get the broken key in the lock at home easily and quickly. Any questions, please leave a comment below!
