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03-04-13, 09:40 PM
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Got home tonight and Stu's key has snapped clean off in the lock of the front door. Can't get the broken piece out. If anyone is or knows a locksmith who can give advice before I have to take a day off work I'd be grateful. Can PM pics.
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03-04-13, 09:46 PM
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Re: Locksmiths : any on here?
You have changed the locks on him haven't you? lol sorry, can you get some pick like things and tweeze it out, those metal scribes might work?
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03-04-13, 09:48 PM
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Re: Locksmiths : any on here?
No. Too far in. I'll post a pic up.
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Locksmiths : any on here?
Some really sticky chewing gum on the piece of key you have left in your hand...?
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03-04-13, 09:59 PM
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Re: Locksmiths : any on here?
paper clip with the tiny amount of 90 degree bend at the end and tease it out
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Re: Locksmiths : any on here?
Superglue (a very small amount) on the broken surface of the end you have? This happened on our old Discovery but I missed watching the bloke take it out as I made him a cuppa.
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03-04-13, 10:04 PM
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Re: Locksmiths : any on here?
If you can return it back to center you might be able to use another key from other side to push remnants out.
There is little shuttle thing inside cam in middle of lock that will push it 1mm or so and might let you tweeze it. If you got patience you might be able to grind some tweezers to get down parallel parts of key and grip it. It won't come out twisted as it is because pins will hold it. Pins can only go up and down when barrel is in straight position. Don't try sticky stuff you will only end up glueing lock solid
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Assuming you can get a drill from somewhere (garage/neighbours). |
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03-04-13, 11:21 PM
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Re: Locksmiths : any on here?
You could always try ramming a screwdriver in there and turning it on the hope that the broken off bit will turn the pins.
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