How to remove broken key from lock - DIY snapped key hacks

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How to remove broken key from lock using household items.
In this video i will show you the best 7 ways to remove a broken or snapped key from a door lock or any lock actually. From using professional broken key extractor tools set to DIY hacks using household items to remove the broken keys and also save you a few hundred dollars in locksmith fees. unfortunately it doesn't take much for the key to get stuck in the key hole and accidentally snap they key, leaving half the key lodged in the keyhole. these 7 ways are the best ways to remove a broken key from any locks around the house or home. Hope you all enjoy the video as always LIKE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE for more videos #DIY #howto #billshowto
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@goddesslakshmi 3 года назад

This has instantaneously become one of my favorite RU-vid videos of all time. It demonstrates what the internet can be at it's best. I had a key break off in the lock and I had no idea what to do. I was thinking it was going to be a $275 visit from a locksmith. Bill get's right down to business with a litany of professional and DIY solutions. I stopped midway because I already had heard 3 different methods I could attempt. It worked and the key was out. I then went back and watched the rest of it just so I could be amazed at the myriad clever and ingenious fixes that were employed by this entertaining and informative host.

@W.Khairi 2 года назад

Exactly ...... same here...except i stopped at the first method and it worked right ....what a fantastic video.

@justtrinn7505 9 месяцев назад

I’m so

@Hiprich День назад

Ooooh my God! I just used a pointed knife to remove a key that was stuck in the barrel. God bless you eternally. May you live to see all your enemies fall in disgrace. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have saved me a ton of money. And with that may God line up your pockets with riches . God bless you for sharing this with the world!

@FionnCondren 2 года назад

Amazing. Had a key that broke so deep into the lock for weeks and I really didn't want to have to call someone out. The screw method worked so well after the other failed. Thank you

@ansayamna2318 2 года назад

What he spray 1st

@yellomellow9481 Год назад

@@ansayamna2318 WD-40. It's a spray to lubricate and protect metals.

@jexmirjuno 2 года назад

I cannot thank you enough for this!! I didn't have the other items, so I used my small kitchen knife and to my surprise it worked really well. This was such a life-saver

@Sara-hj8cf 2 года назад

Really appreciate this! Ordered the little kit from Amazon because none of our local stores had it and came overnight. TOTALLY worked!!

@lonnielove8452 2 года назад

what link did you use? his link isn't working anymore

@Girlscouting. 2 года назад

This video is phenomenal. It’s 10 at night with a broken key in my room and was locked out. I was working on it for hours with tweezers etc.Nothing worked watched this video and boom broken key was out. I was so ecstatic because the next stop was target for a needle nose pliers. I used the knife method. Thank you So much have a great weekend, holiday and life. Good video.

@joannegarner2137 2 года назад

Thank you sooo much, Bill. Back door key snapped in lock today. You're amazing & have saved the day. So grateful to you. :-)

@mynameisyasser 2 года назад

Proper quality. Thank you. Straight to the point. Tons of experience all boiled down. Added value to fellow humans

@jamiefox8304 4 года назад

I have also found success and removed a broken key from my front door , thanks for the advice saved a lot of time , money and ear ache haha

@ikedee649 2 года назад

Very informative video,. my only comment though is the broken key part youre extracting is almost flush to the lock face. If the key part is smaller and broken further into the lock your options of removal are much more limited since youre working in the dark so to speak. If you have the opportunity could you please do another video to explain how you would get the broken part out if its smaller, further in and cant be seen ?

@Vlad-fs3gf 11 месяцев назад

The same way, just be more patient

@seeitpickitbinit2510 11 месяцев назад

a droplet of supergue on a piece of wire, precisely positioned onto the key shaft, being careful not to touch the sides of the keyway.

@stevenjohnson8532 4 года назад

Thank you, the two knife method with WD40 worked perfect.

@graym6036 3 года назад

So glad I found this. Got me out of a real jam. Thanks for putting this online

@UrBasicGuy 4 года назад

Thank you , thank you , thank you. You just saved me a lot of work having to remove the lock from my filing drawer to take to a locksmith, not to mention the locksmiths charge.

@lukemather9653 4 года назад

Thank you, after watching this tutorial I successfully retrieved my broken key from my front door lock.

@AndrewBowden101 3 года назад

Your hacksaw method saved me £60 locksmith bill! The available space was tiny, so I cut the hacksaw blade just under the teeth, and hand sanded the sides to make it as thin as possible. Thanks mate- very much appreciated! Cheers!

@jeffcanyafixiy 5 лет назад

"If possible" lightly put that coping saw blade on a low speed grinding wheel. Made mine really thin, real narrow but it retained its tinsel strength. Pulled out a few keys at work that way. Great video, you gave me a couple other good ideas. 👍

@siddhekzozduebslxofejnskxo150 4 года назад

Thank you so much, I would've died if my parents found out WOOOO

@billshowto 4 года назад

Lol

@esmemarper6775 4 года назад

Once me too but I’ve still not got it out 😭

@YahwehJesus777 4 года назад

I'm screwed, I broke a key into a warehouse and I broke the window tryna open it, im fucked, im so fucked

@keepitloki_yt1741 3 года назад

Me to

@abAnthony 3 года назад

@@billshowto 1p

@arcticair2617 5 лет назад

A wonderful guide and help. Thank you very much. Had a broken key in my filing cabinet and did not know how to fix it. Your video was wonderful.

@billshowto 5 лет назад

Glad I could help 👍 thank you

@philodendronobsession2891 4 года назад

You are a legend!!! The fish hook did it in the end. Thank you so much🙏🏼

@pr395 3 года назад

Straight to the point, concise and effective! best video out there on this. Thanks

@abderrahmaneelhabbab1780 Год назад

@juamiso 4 года назад

Thanks for the Video. No tip worked for me but it encouraged me to try. For me a bent staple pin worked!

@larrygross8176 Год назад

Just saved a $100 for a locksmith because of this video. Thanks so much for sharing multiple ways to do this. Knife method with tweezers worked! I appreciate it.

@billshowto Год назад

You’re welcome 👍

@onenationundergod8 2 года назад

Thanks for making thus informative video! It helped save my son however much a locksmith would have changed for his snapped off key! The double knife method worked for us.

@nortok00 3 года назад

This video saved me! I had a broken key in a tiny filing cabinet lock that was almost flush with the lock. I couldn't get the tweezer trick to work but I found a tiny enough screw that fit. I couldn't believe my eyes when it popped out. 😁 Awesome video! Thanks for taking the time to make it!

@billshowto 3 года назад

You’re very welcome 👍

@noacantrell4591 3 года назад

You my dear man just saved me with this video! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us dumskeys who would’ve paid big bucks for a professional to do what you just showed me! I am so excited to go remove a key now!

@michaelbrown6032 4 года назад

So many great ideas! Thanks for making the video! Gotta try some on the very stubborn key broken off in my car's trunk keyhole.

@dbfarm8974 2 года назад

Thanks Bill, my neighbor had broken off their key deep inside their entry door lock. I took your hacksaw blade idea and scaled it down to a scroll saw blade (very narrow profile), bent the side I was holding to a 90 bend, the blade slipped in beside the broken key and lock with a little wiggling, turned the bent side of the blade I was holding toward the broken key and genty pully until I could feel the blade grabbing, gave a tiny pop and the piece came right out. Thanks again, very helpful :-)

@cheryllundgren9685 2 года назад

Thank you! Broke the key off in the trunk this morning. Didn't use any of the tools you did but had some tools I used for the computer which worked perfectly. Just had to understand the concept which you demonstrated perfectly.

@Mezwangendaba Год назад

Thanks so much, slept with an open door but I managed to remove it today. You are a star ⭐

@cynthiaedmonds1066 Год назад

WD-40 and tweezers worked like a champ! Didn't know what on earth I was going to do, except call a locksmith, so thank you SO much for sharing your knowledge. THIS is why I love the internet!!!

@sadidal-yahya5358 3 года назад

Thank you for the idea and guidance! Alternatively, I used 2 baby pins to pull out the broken key from my sliding door!

@Thetrueshogun 4 года назад

You saved the day with this one! Thx

@beerhistory 5 месяцев назад

You, sir, are a gentleman and a scholar. I've had a key stuck in my back door lock for a year and half before I found your video. The tweezers didn't work, and the knives didn't work, but the screw method got it. Thank you!

@WorldofJcc 3 года назад

Thank you sir.

@razakbakare2296 3 года назад

⁰

@boudreaufrombayu 2 года назад

I'm glad I found this video. Through a combination of the different techniques I was able to remove the key. Thank you.

@jogaserbia Год назад

What a champ! Well done Bill. Got my key out that was stuck for over a year.

@Annie-bk8zp 2 года назад

Thank you! Knife and tweezers did it! Last problem I needed, especially on the windows of a rented house! 🙂

@jakibros Год назад

Excellent video. Saved me replacing the entire lock and a locksmith fee.

@tomphillips8792 4 года назад

Life saver. Managed to get it out with a single knife. Thanks for the help! X

@caramelqt26 3 года назад

Me too!!! I was panicking

@chitrasankarlingam1718 2 месяца назад

Awesome hack! Did exactly what you did for the broken key stuck in keyhole. It came out in a trice. Thank you so much!

@Haryadiajja Год назад

Thank you sir, you video help me! Now i can fix my broke key

@dantaylor7135 3 года назад

Thank you so much for video. Very helpful as I was able to use a household item accompanied with your instructions to get the job done. Cheers!

@neerajvarma26 Год назад

Thank you! You saved the night and few hundred dollars for us!

@christinespeight3844 2 года назад

Absolutely brilliant!!! Bill, thank you, thank you, thank you. During my move, the small key safe key broke in the lock. I thought I was going to have to toss out the safe. I found you and your video. I was prepared to purchase the extractor set and am so glad that I watched the whole video. I used a small awl point in the key and lock space, gently pushed against the key, and pulled. It popped right out. I didn't even need the WD-40. I can't wait to watch your other videos. Thank you, again!!!

@damionparran5641 3 года назад

This video is extremely useful. Thank you!

@Barry.Doveston 2 года назад

Many thanks for a great video - saved us a serious expense on a Sunday. After watching your video we used a scroll saw blade which totally worked a charm. 🤜🏻🤛🏻

@FloraAshley 3 года назад

This looks great. Hope it works. Best vid I’ve seen so far on the subject. If you’re in Oz, sending love to a country I fell in love with 30 years ago.

@jaye6912 4 года назад

Thank you so much! I was so worried as to how much it would cost to get a locksmith out. The knives worked for me! You are a life saver!!!

@billshowto 4 года назад

👍👍👍

@Templar112299 2 года назад

I don't think it was mentioned in the video, but for some locks it will be impossible to get the key out of a lock if it's unlocked (whether the key is broken or not). So make sure to turn it to the 'locked' position before you start, usually a coin or the side of the broken key (that's outside the lock mechanism) will work.

@caribbeancreole2173 3 года назад

Thank you for your video, I just removed a broken key using the two knives.

@gracie15928 3 месяца назад

I somehow hulked out on my apartment key and broke it- the two-knife method worked! Thank you for saving me money/an call to our property manager!

@samatimecharles1960 Год назад

Used the knife method and it worked, My grandparents are so happy! Thank you man🙌

@luthgardabadawen5617 Месяц назад

Perfect remedies. All tools used were just as simple and available in every house needs. love it. Saves possible waist of times and money. Thank you more blessings upon you.

@fbyarightyaright294 10 месяцев назад

Excellent fix video!!! The sharp knife was the ticket. Thought the lock was gone. Thank you!

@user-nx3vb7mg9j 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the picking device tip. I extracted the broken key by fashioning a small-wire gauge paperclip with a tiny 90° hook bend at the end!

@johnstanden9733 3 года назад

The two knifes together method worked for me, thanks!

@kneenee71 4 года назад

A pointed steak knife worked for me after trying other utensils. I was able to pop it out far enough for me to grab it with my fingers.

@randpkandprgpearce5523 2 месяца назад

Thank you for saving my life - my key snapped inside my motorbike lock for the seat. TRied many of your methods. In the end used wd40, very pointed knife and my wife's tweezers. Success ! Now I have oiled the lock again. Spare key works perfectly - seat unlocks! wooohooo!

@billshowto 2 месяца назад

You’re welcome 👍

@andreacooks59 29 дней назад

This Worked!! I ask a neighbor for help, he said nawww it's in too deep. I prayed and found you, the rest is history. I had to Subscribed, thank you.🤓

@ZukovskiReviews 2 года назад

I had my doubts on the knife trick, but it did work! Thank you for the tips and tricks.

@turna8005 2 года назад

Don’t usually comment on videos but you have saved the day sir. Bravo.

@billshowto 2 года назад

👍👍👍

@paulmcdonough6083 2 года назад

Hi Bill your video and technical advise on my problem inspired me....I grabbed a long shaft fish hook and straightened it ! With the small barb it did the job easily . Thanks mate just awesome.

@user-sm3dh6qk1b 11 месяцев назад

The double knife trick worked for me! Thank you so much!!

@arvind16982 2 года назад

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to teach these tricks. The knife one worked for me...

@petermiddo 5 лет назад

Thanks for this vid, Bill. Its not something Id ever thought of.

@billshowto 5 лет назад

this will save you hundreds of dollars that a locksmith will charge. Now you can do it yourself

@petermiddo 5 лет назад

@@billshowto mate, I'm more worried about those times Im out in the Never Never where locksmiths fear to tread.

@babu1842 2 года назад

Thank you. You are clever. My 11-year-old son managed to take the broken key out of my window keyhole by watching your video by using the knife strategy under my supervision. We do appreciate you making this video.

@TheLastThingWeNeed 3 года назад

If the key you snapped off has a thin wire keyring, you could unbend it with a bit of pliers so it makes a hook, and use the hook method shown in the video to pull the key out. Took me a while, but it eventually worked. I had to jam it in the bottom and lever it out, then used the pliers to pull out the key. Thank you for this video.

@sarad.2570 2 года назад

Wow that’s amazing! I watch this video for 30sec I went and tried it with knife and baby oil, Praise God it came right out. Thank you for that great creativity!

@winniestrecker4753 2 года назад

Thank you so much. I used a knife to get the broken key out far enough to grab it with needle nose pliers. Great advice!

@marcelrey9533 4 года назад

Interesting, good job!👍🏼

@adsarefornerds7632 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much, this really helped us! My son broke the key in the doorlock and we managed to get it out with the tips in this video.

@Corplock1 2 года назад

Hi, Bill one simple method to remove a broken key is using a cheap spring steel wire keyring by using pliers to nip one side of the keyring and straighten for 15mm at the end of straight pice can now be used to hook in between keyway and lock profile and draw out broken key. Keep up the great work Bill very informative Lex.

@andrewjohnstone7578 Год назад

Thank you so much. The 2 knives and pliers and patience worked and saved me calling out a locksmith 😀

@philyates7670 2 года назад

Used the two knives technique just now and the broken key came out at the third attempt. Great advice. Thanks very much. 👌

@billshowto 2 года назад

You’re welcome 👍

@Mulholland1972 3 года назад

Bro you’re a life saver, thank you 🙏. Went with the knife option, worked a treat.

@jaytony2847 6 дней назад

Gawd I love RU-vid. Thank you sir!

@estheremmanuel4512 3 года назад

i just removed my broken key with a tiny screw after so many trials this morning i lubricated and left it alone after watching this video i tried with a screw and pop it came out then and i pull out with my fingers. Thank you.

@elodie7446 2 года назад

Legend! I only had to spray dw40 on it and was able to pull it out easily with a metal nail file!

@brazilianonhdharleydavidso6343 2 года назад

Just removed a broken key from a car door using a coping saw blade... Worked w wonderfully

@amnamohamed4536 3 года назад

Very helpful the 2 knives method worked for me and it was very quick and easy to follow 😀 thanks a lot 👍

@ginatrias4396 2 года назад

You are brilliant ! My friend realized to take broken key just following your wise tricks. She is absolutely happy . She saves money to pay the expert. Thanks you so much for your help. God bless you!

@maddenterprisesllc.3914 2 года назад

February 2022 broke my key off in one of my trailer toolboxes due to the freezing temps of the winter season. I’m not at the storage yet to try any of these methods just yet but I’m more than confident that I can remove it after seeing this video. So I’ll thank you in advance before I forget. Thanks for such a great video.

@billshowto 2 года назад

You’re very welcome 👍

@robertcaffrey6097 2 года назад

Simply an excellent vid.Thank you sir...

@kimphatpham2160 2 года назад

I used 2 knives and managed to remove a broken key that was lodged in quite deep, and I didn’t even need WD40! Thank you very much for the video you’re a saviour!

@nadyaellixor4293 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! This video is 5 years ago and still helps! Thankk youuuuuu!!!!!

@billshowto 5 месяцев назад

You’re welcome 👍👍👍

@SahadosShadow 4 года назад

Thank you for the video! I got out the key using pliers and a screw.

@dar2354 2 года назад

Just used the two knife trick can't believe how easy it popped out thanks a lot 👍

@emmadavis5633 2 года назад

Tweezers worked for me! Thank you so much!

@MrGavinjenks 2 года назад

Fantastic. The knives worked for me. Also helped as it was a door lock, that I put the key in the good side. Saved me a fortune there! Thanks

@travelmaster101 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for posting this video. We had a broken key that was locking the battery to an electric bike and stopping us from charging it and bringing the lithium battery in for the winter. Following your tutorial, we managed to get the key out with a minature crochet hook.

@Sanddaal 7 месяцев назад

Yes!! Thank you!! Tweezers wouldn't grab so i used toenail clippers to grab it. Just...and i got it out. Very relieved.

@Jypsie415 2 года назад

Oh my goodness! Thank you! My key broke off and licked me out of the house... In the heat of summer!! The screw trick worked! Took a few tries (no WD-40 handy) but it finally worked! Thank you!!!! ❤

@ethansoppy7733 2 года назад

Thanks! The screw technique worked for us!

@timefortruthnow 2 года назад

Pliers and screw worked great, THANK YOU!!!

@roxanneemberg374 27 дней назад

Thank you very helpful! Saved me a locksmith. Did the WD40 and prise with two mini flathead screw driver methods instead of knives (this key was too deep for knives). Thank you for showing a helpful method!

@gugunkosi4323 3 года назад

Just tried this and I would like to say thank you, save me a lot of hassle. I tried the tweezer method and it worked.

@darlafogie9335 3 года назад

Omg thank you! I called a couple locksmiths who wanted to charge $100-$200. I used your knife trick. Took me 3 seconds and cost me nothing! You are my hero!!!

@billshowto 3 года назад

You’re very welcome 👍

@mumbles8078 2 месяца назад

This video, is to be very recommended!!!

@felixd.garcia4367 Месяц назад

Great video, straight to the point, no BS and lots of great ways to do it ,,, "But" what if the key broke in half , and the other half all the way in the key slot? ..."Please help" " thank you. You guys are the best.

@dominiqueaddo3885 3 года назад

Thanks for the assist. I have really bad luck with locks and keys. You help me out so much.

@Thisbook2022 3 года назад

Thank you for the video. I used 2 needles, 1 to push the spring upwards and the other needle which I bent using the bold side of a wire cutter and used it to latch onto the key, and just pulled it out.