{"id":78168,"date":"2024-05-30T16:02:22","date_gmt":"2024-05-30T09:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/?p=78168"},"modified":"2024-05-30T16:02:22","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T09:02:22","slug":"how-to-remove-a-broken-key-from-a-lock-five-tips-to-prevent-the-need-to-disassemble-everything","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/how-to-remove-a-broken-key-from-a-lock-five-tips-to-prevent-the-need-to-disassemble-everything\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Remove a Broken Key from a Lock: Five Tips to Prevent the Need to Disassemble Everything"},"content":{"rendered":"
A broken key in a lock can quickly turn into a frustrating situation, especially if it happens at an inconvenient time. However, there are several practical methods to extract the broken key without having to disassemble the entire lock.\n
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Description: If a portion of the broken key is protruding from the lock, you can use needle-nose pliers or tweezers to grasp it and gently pull it out.\n Steps:\n Description: A lubricant such as WD-40 can help loosen the broken key inside the lock, making it easier to remove.\n Description: A broken key extractor tool is specifically designed to remove broken keys from locks and can be found at most hardware stores. Description: If the key is broken close to the lock’s opening, super glue can be used to adhere a small object to the key fragment for extraction.\n Steps:\n Description: A thin jigsaw blade or small hacksaw blade can help extract the broken key by catching its teeth and pulling it out. Dealing with a broken key in a lock doesn\u2019t have to be a daunting task. With these five practical tips, you can effectively remove a broken key without the need to disassemble the entire lock.\n By using simple tools and household items, you can save yourself from unnecessary stress and potential locksmith fees. Keep these tips handy for the next time you encounter this common household issue, and remember, a little patience and the right technique can go a long way.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A broken key in a lock can quickly turn into a frustrating situation, especially if it happens at an inconvenient time. However, there are several practical methods to extract the broken key without having to disassemble the entire lock. Knowing these handy tips can save time, effort, and potentially costly locksmith fees. This guide provides\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":78178,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[410],"tags":[742],"class_list":{"0":"post-78168","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-life-hacks","8":"tag-hometips-lifehacks"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/broken-key-e1717059667793.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78168","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=78168"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78168\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/78178"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=78168"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=78168"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=78168"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
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Broken Key Extractor Tool:\n
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Super Glue Method:\n
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