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

[@goddesslakshmi]

This has instantaneously become one of my favorite KZbin 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]

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

[@justtrinn7505]

I’m so

[@cynthiaedmonds1066]

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!!!

[@FionnCondren]

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]

What he spray 1st

[@yellomellow9481]

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

[@arvind16982]

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

[@Hiprich]

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!

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@frankwithad1897]

Definition of glazing 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 (al jokes)

[@jexmirjuno]

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]

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

[@lonnielove8452]

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

[@ccdenice]

Yes, what link, please!

[@Girlscouting.]

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.

[@larrygross8176]

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]

You’re welcome 👍

[@turna8005]

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

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@TheresaKnauf]

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

[@dwr4992]

GENIUS! Screw worked for me. Only had to rotate it a little and the point had the broken key coming out enough that I could grab it with tweezers. Thanks Bill!

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@andrewjohnstone7578]

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

[@cheryllundgren9685]

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.

[@gracie15928]

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!

[@chitrasankarlingam1718]

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

[@mynameisyasser]

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

[@samatimecharles1960]

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

[@The_Dream_Space]

Thank you so much! The knife method worked. I was locked out the house, husband didn’t realise his key had broken in the security gate. I searched and found this video. Thank you!

[@adsarefornerds7632]

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.

[@romanosaraviadis]

Yours and similar other videos (I have to say) helped a lot so thank you very very much. I had to retrieve my key from a house door, that also had a little "gate-keeping" metal piece, so I first had to push that thing up and out of the way and then I used your suggestion to drag the key out, but by hooking the end of a paper clip. So that can work too if someone doesn't have the other hooked instruments you showed. Thanks again.

[@ninadj1074]

Just right now the two knives actually worked thank you so much

[@Haryadiajja]

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

[@darlafogie9335]

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]

You’re very welcome 👍

[@Mezwangendaba]

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

[@MrGavinjenks]

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

[@neerajvarma26]

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

[@beerhistory]

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!

[@saracsmile]

Thank you.. You give me hope, been sitting at my front door crying for 2 hours when I cool down I'll try these.

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@luthgardabadawen5617]

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.

[@onenationundergod8]

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.

[@dar2354]

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

[@hayleysahara496]

Skipped the professional tools as it was my front door and needed to remove asap. Tried with tweeter and needle without success, then watched this video and knife did the trick! Wouldn't have thought about it as it's a larger item, thanks for the video it saved me a ton!

[@sarad.2570]

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!

[@jakibros]

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

[@markroman7234]

Thank you for the hack. The household tweezer worked for me

[@Annie-bk8zp]

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

[@nadyaellixor4293]

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

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍👍👍

[@kimphatpham2160]

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!

[@maddenterprisesllc.3914]

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]

You’re very welcome 👍

[@marie-troumanos106]

Thanks a lot buddy you saved us $120 the knife trick worked a charm

[@pr395]

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

[@abderrahmaneelhabbab1780]

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[@jamiefox8304]

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

[@boudreaufrombayu]

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

[@cenanesirtgen]

Thank you so much, just got my key broken and used your knife method to get it out. I used micro screwdrivers instead of knives, the idea is the same. WD40 was really necessary. Thanks again for great tips.

[@nortok00]

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]

You’re very welcome 👍

[@ikedee649]

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]

The same way, just be more patient

[@seeitpickitbinit2510]

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.

[@joannegarner2137]

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

[@egidijusmickevicius5741]

Mr. Bill Fish hook did it BEST PRACTICAL EDUCATIONAL VIDEO EVER ! THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR LIFE KNOWLEDGE

[@babu1842]

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.

[@UrBasicGuy]

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.

[@Chrimo33]

Superb video. I managed to remove a key that was pushed in 5mm into the keyhole. I used a saw very slim saw blade. Pushed it in hard and pulled out holding the blade with a pair of pliers.

[@AndrewBowden101]

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!

[@johnsims38]

The two sharp tip knives worked a treat ...many thanks

[@Sanddaal]

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

[@roxanneemberg374]

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!

[@jaseb6366]

You legend, the screw tip was genius 👊

[@ginatrias4396]

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!

[@Retrostasis]

Thanks, just helped me remove broken key from my conservatory door here in the UK, much appreciated!.

[@billshowto]

Glad it helped

[@christopherjohns7191]

Bravo to this video, highly informative, good DIY methods- using the screw method I was able to remove the broken key

[@ZukovskiReviews]

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

[@fbyarightyaright294]

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

[@johnstanden9733]

The two knifes together method worked for me, thanks!

[@karenbudd2933]

Brilliant! Thanks so much for this video. I used a knife and it worked easily.

[@arcticair2617]

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]

Glad I could help 👍 thank you

[@felixd.garcia4367]

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.

[@fragrant.flâneur]

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!

[@juamiso]

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

[@sgreen7577]

Thank you so much. Key snapped in patio door, I watched your video and made my own tool of bending the tip of a needlework pin with pliers. Got broken key out on second try. Phew, on a warm day we need the door open :)

[@AlaskanSnowball44]

You just saved me a Sunday locksmith call out!! Thank you.

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@Alexa-tb5qe]

Tried the knife hack and it worked instantly, thank you!

[@TurboTed1971]

Thank you for posting, it takes some time to work it and or several methods. I used the fishing hook technique to no avail and then broke off the hook end and used that segment as a pry bar to move it enough to grab it with the tweezers. 😊

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@italiannyfd]

I Just used the hacksaw blade technique, worked perfectly. Thanks for the info 👊

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍👍👍

[@donnalombardi2880]

I used the small flat head eyeglass repair screwdriver after spraying wd40. Thank you for your video

[@timmy3423ify]

Awesome advice. The screw and pliers worked a treat

[@toothlessrick3970]

I had a situation today and with the 'knife tip' method, I got the key fragment out on the second try. Thank you and this upload. A well earned like and subscribe.

[@devikamahadeo4149]

Omg I tried this and it worked 💪 thanks you're a genius.

[@tarikaz2717]

Thanks a lot for these hints. It helped me remove a broken key from lock.

[@travelmaster101]

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.

[@BowieTheOctoBear]

Oh Thank God I found this! It worked! Thank you so much.... Now if only we could know how to unlock that lock without the key( cause it's broken and the door is locked)

[@cozajeden]

Thank you, I bent the needle tip to make a little hook. It worked like a charm.

[@jogaserbia]

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

[@philodendronobsession2891]

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

[@christinespeight3844]

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!!!

[@tpdutoit]

Wow. What useful information. Your are a star. You will be top of my list when next I need DIY advice.

[@majidtoossi1842]

After watching this video, it took me 30 seconds to remove the broken piece from the key hole. Thank you for great instructions.

[@technodroog]

great video, came very handy just now - after the tweezers didn't work, it was the kitchen knife, of all things, that did it

[@katlehostebu1549]

The method with the screw works wonderfully

[@SneedPatch]

Cheers mate 🍻 My key was really jammed in there but the two knives truck managed to work it out far enough for a pair of pliers to grab onto

[@billshowto]

👍

[@lukemather9653]

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

[@winniestrecker4753]

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!

[@Adsral]

Cheers fella - the two knife point method worked for me.

[@Bongalongjones]

This video was VERY VERY HELPFUL!!🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@MaryGarcia-rn3do]

I'm so glad I found your site. I'm trying it tomorrow. Letting everyone know thank you so much 😎😎😁

[@randpkandprgpearce5523]

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]

You’re welcome 👍

[@c2h6-e]

Knife works like a charm. Thanks for the tip mate

[@emepleez]

You just saved me a locksmith bill. Thanks so much.

[@MiguelMGMT]

Yeah. Thank god I got all my broken key extractors handy at all times.

[@johnm3413]

Two knives hack worked for me. Took less than 20seconds. Much thanks for the video.

[@graym6036]

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

[@ccdenice]

He got your KEY out of a jam 😆