Some practical tips for when your key breaks into the lock

Tips

However, there are a few tips we can try. The first and most important question is whether the blocked half of the key is somewhat visible? If so, we have a chance. In this case, spray the lock from both sides with WD-40 or some contact spray, then try to remove the key with small pliers or tweezers. Basically, we have quite serious chances of success if we can grasp the key.

Magnet

Don’t be discouraged if you can’t get hold of the end of the key. It might happen that we have a good, strong magnet at home, which can provide an immediate solution. There may be a chance for this, as brutal “key fishing” videos with a powerful magnet are also widespread on YouTube. Some people swear by strong glue, trying to glue the broken key together and then ripping it out of the lock again after some time. These are also proven methods, although to be honest – we can succeed in a small percentage of cases.