How to Remove a Broken Key

Beginner 10 min 11 steps 31229 views Rating: 4.5/5 Published: 2026-01-02

Flush the lock with a spray lubricant.. Align the cylinder.. Insert the broken handle portion of the key as a guide.

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Steps

1

Flush the lock with a spray lubricant.

Step 1

Flush the lock with a spray lubricant.

2

Align the cylinder.

Step 2

Align the cylinder.

3

Insert the broken handle portion of the key as a guide.

Step 3

Insert the broken handle portion of the key as a guide.

4

Select your extractor tool.

Step 4

Select your extractor tool.

5

Slide the extractor tool or tools into the lock.

Step 5

Slide the extractor tool or tools into the lock.

6

Twist the extractor tool and pull.

Step 6

Twist the extractor tool and pull.

7

Break off one end of a coping saw blade.

Step 7

Break off one end of a coping saw blade.

8

Cover the other end of the blade with duct tape.

Step 8

Cover the other end of the blade with duct tape.

9

Flush the lock with a spray lubricant.

Step 9

Flush the lock with a spray lubricant.

10

Slide the coping saw blade in the cylinder alongside the key.

Step 10

Slide the coping saw blade in the cylinder alongside the key.

11

Turn the duct-taped blade handle and pull.

Step 11

Turn the duct-taped blade handle and pull.

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