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Locksmiths of Bristol
Bristol
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
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| Physical Address |
1 Blenheim Road Bristol Gloucestershire BS6 7JL |
| Phone | 01172390282 |
| Website | |
| https://locksmiths-of-bristol.co.uk | |
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| A key snapped in a lock? Don't panic! You can remove it without calling a locksmith. The method varies depending on the type of key and lock, but most snapped keys can be removed by one or more of these techniques: If you have a key with two top grooves, try this. Insert the end of a hard object, such as an awl or nail about 2 mm in diameter, into the U-shaped hole to enlarge it. This may take several attempts. Once enlarged, grab hold of the broken part and pull upwards to remove it from its slot within the cylinder. Another option is to use double sided tape (not duct tape) on an item that will fit inside the lock. I've used an emery board successfully for this purpose. Or you can push against the ends of a pen as far as they will go they then should be long enough to get a grip on the key and pull it out. Be warned that this can damage your lock if the key is too deep. These are techniques for removing a snapped key from its slot in the cylinder. Also, try lubricating the lock with coconut oil (or WD40).you might get more leverage by using pliers than by doing it with your fingers. It will hurt but if you get the plier on the broken end of the key, it may work. You might also try to get a small screwdriver or some other thin wedge into the slot and push upwards as hard as possible in order to break off enough from the key that it falls out. I have used this method with a chisel type instrument. This is tricky but it has worked for me. I also suggest you use a normal screwdriver that will fit into the keyhole. | |
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