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

[@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)

[@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 👍

[@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!!!

[@strawberrymouthharlem]

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

[@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.

[@benjamindouglas1259]

My bro, thank you for posting this saved me $180

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍👍👍

[@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.

[@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

[@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 👍

[@rut_roe_rhaggy3063]

Brother…you saved me at 4 o’clock in the morning on my way to work. Thank you. 😅

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍👍👍

[@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!

[@busachic]

This trick works. This guy knows what he's talking about. I bought my tool kit from Amazon last night and just got it delivered. Went to Walmart and got a small 3oz WD-40 and 5 minutes later the key was out. OMG!! I was going to call a lock Smith last week until I ran across this video. Less than $15 and 5 minutes of my time saved me $350 charge from locksmith. He probably would of try to sell me a whole new lock with the door. Lol. Thanks so much

[@mynameisyasser]

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

[@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!

[@arvind16982]

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

[@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!

[@pr395]

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

[@abderrahmaneelhabbab1780]

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[@marie-troumanos106]

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

[@joannegarner2137]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@Sara.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!

[@neerajvarma26]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 👍

[@lukemather9653]

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

[@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!

[@TheresaKnauf]

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

[@turna8005]

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

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@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 👍

[@samatimecharles1960]

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

[@crapbassist22]

i tried the screw technique with just a small cabinet screw and my hand and it worked after a few tries i was so shocked 2:51

[@jakibros]

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

[@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.

[@ninadj1074]

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

[@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.

[@andrewjohnstone7578]

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

[@Annie-bk8zp]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@wcapwestcoastaccomplishedp4616]

My key was stuck at the moment and after the hook key extractor I used WD40 and a utility knife blade...and baby, I got it out! Two clicks later in this video you showed the knife method...I was proud of myself. Thank you brother!!!

[@Iamstaar]

i just removed my broken key with a tiny screw after so many trials this morning i lubricated and left it alone after watching this video i tried with a screw and pop it came out then and i pull out with my fingers. Thank you.

[@elodie7446]

Legend! I only had to spray dw40 on it and was able to pull it out easily with a metal nail file!

[@Mezwangendaba]

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

[@stevenjohnson8532]

Thank you, the two knife method with WD40 worked perfect.

[@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.

[@juamiso]

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

[@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 👍

[@philodendronobsession2891]

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

[@majidtoossi1842]

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

[@Templar112299]

I don't think it was mentioned in the video, but for some locks it will be impossible to get the key out of a lock if it's unlocked (whether the key is broken or not). So make sure to turn it to the 'locked' position before you start, usually a coin or the side of the broken key (that's outside the lock mechanism) will work.

[@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

[@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 😆

[@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!

[@deadseadetox]

How grateful can one be? Endlessly. You made it look so simple, gave excellent advice, plenty of options and all with an easygoing, positive attitude - extremely helpful when you're thinking "ohhh s..t!!". The knife method worked a treat!

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@rekaszasz623]

Bill for President, your video just saved my day.

[@Thetrueshogun]

You saved the day with this one! Thx

[@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 👍

[@Endymion5547]

Thank you for the idea and guidance! Alternatively, I used 2 baby pins to pull out the broken key from my sliding door!

[@karenbudd2933]

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

[@phtoo7926]

I had no time to order special tools so I chose first to try tweezers since that was the simplest. I first sprayed DW-40 and waited a half hour. Finding the hole in the key is crucial and your video shows that well. The tweezers took out the broken key in 2 tries. Thanks, Bill.

[@alysarevell]

Thanks!

[@billshowto]

you're welcome👍👍👍

[@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!!!

[@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!

[@jeffcanyafixiy]

"If possible" lightly put that coping saw blade on a low speed grinding wheel. Made mine really thin, real narrow but it retained its tinsel strength. Pulled out a few keys at work that way. Great video, you gave me a couple other good ideas. 👍

[@GerardKielenstijn]

Very helpful video. I work as a mechanic for various housing corporations. So we have to fix broken keys regularly. So thank you very much for this video.

[@siddhekzozduebslxofejnskxo150]

Thank you so much, I would've died if my parents found out WOOOO

[@billshowto]

Lol

[@esmemarper6775]

Once me too but I’ve still not got it out 😭

[@YahwehJesus777]

I'm screwed, I broke a key into a warehouse and I broke the window tryna open it, im fucked, im so fucked

[@keepitloki_yt1741]

Me to

[@abAnthony]

@@billshowto 1p

[@King_XJ18]

You just saved me $150! THANK YOU!!

[@rushi7312]

Great unless your lock does not have any gap between the key and the cylinder. I'm doomed. There's not even a hole for a needle to fit.

[@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 👍

[@AnthonyVassallo]

Does not really help if the broken piece is too deep in the cylinder. These examples were all set up for a pretty easy removal. But the ideas/tools to use are helpful.

[@JDRacewear]

i Agree as mine is about half broekn off in the lock

[@prettygreeneyes7235]

Same

[@dougggiereid]

I had the same problem. I tried all his suggestions and more. But his example of using a saw blade made me think of trying a scroll saw blade. Luckily I have a scroll saw and had a thin and fine enough blade that could squeeze between the key and lock. This worked perfectly. The fine blade I had looked similar to that extractor tool with the barbs. Some places do sell individual scroll saw blades but usually you have to buy a pack so may not be an option if you don't have a scroll saw.

[@Ramjit275]

Drill the key, but only the key, then knife will slide it out. You got this sir

[@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.

[@lesleygoddard5919]

Thank you so much for this video. I had a broken key and was struggling to get key out but the 2 knife method worked within seconds and no wd40 used #legend

[@andreacooks59]

This Worked!! I ask a neighbor for help, he said nawww it's in too deep. I prayed and found you, the rest is history. I had to Subscribed, thank you.🤓

[@kneenee71]

A pointed steak knife worked for me after trying other utensils. I was able to pop it out far enough for me to grab it with my fingers.

[@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!

[@petermiddo]

Thanks for this vid, Bill. Its not something Id ever thought of.

[@billshowto]

this will save you hundreds of dollars that a locksmith will charge. Now you can do it yourself

[@petermiddo]

@@billshowto mate, I'm more worried about those times Im out in the Never Never where locksmiths fear to tread.

[@TS_Horizon]

This just happened since the key was bent so much by my mom and now after it broke so easily after locking, she put the blame on me, this is a real lifesaver so thank you

[@rafafurgana7466]

Thanks a lot, you saved me from my parents... Go to the heaven man ❤

[@fbyarightyaright294]

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

[@WorldofJCC]

Thank you sir.

[@razakbakare2296]

⁰

[@boudreaufrombayu]

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

[@elizabethbutler1676]

Really helpful thank you so much, after watching your video I used a corn on the cob holder and removed a broken key from a pad lock with great ease.

[@christopherjohns7191]

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

[@marcelrey9533]

Interesting, good job!👍🏼

[@markroman7234]

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

[@Retrostasis]

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

[@billshowto]

Glad it helped

[@jemrules835]

Billshowto: A basic household knife me: I prefer long ranged *pulls out gun

[@malloryslife2972]

Thank you so much!!! I just used the knife method and it came right out!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!

[@GRAFFLIXdotCOdotUK]

All good if the key is in the open position, but if its broken in the locked position what you gonna do?

[@juamiso]

Then you should be able to turn the cylinder with externa force applied

[@accel_3982]

@@juamiso makes less sence...

[@Terryg1968]

Flat head screwdriver. Push in and turn what's left of the key inside. Usually works.

[@Sanddaal]

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

[@i.p2154]

I use a Magnet

[@sjbritton4190]

Just worked a treat with 2 little Sharpe knifes. Thank you! 🙂

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@partypetie]

That’s not a knife.......

[@michaelflood5710]

Your screw+pliers trick worked like a charm! Saved me much time and money - mucho arigatou!!!!

[@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 :)

[@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!

[@Bullpit2]

I've tried many things to get that bugger out, your 2 knives method worked like a charm, tnx mate.