Broken key extractor set

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Once the knife is in the keyway, apply leverage to the key. If your knife slips, try digging it into various other places on the key, including the bottom. Paperclips are genuinely a magical tool and work decently well to remove broken keys— as long as the fractured piece isn't too small and it is not too deep within the keyway. This method works really well; however, it may take several attempts, so don't get discouraged and keep at it! 10. Superglue This method is a little more difficult, as you’d be required to have a tool called a broken key extractor to carry it out. Next, insert the cut-off end of the blade into the side of the keyway and push the saw's teeth into the broken piece of the key.

For this method, all you need is super glue and a match. Ordinary glue won’t work as you’d be required to pull the broken key out using just the glue. Some extracting tools—such as HPC spiral blade key extractors—use a thin, flexible bar with a spiraled thread on it—similar to a screw. If there is enough room, you can also insert the paperclip at the top of the keyway to try and grip the first cut on the key.Make sure that you don’t push the key in too much. If it doesn’t get out by prodding a little, use one of the 6 ways that we’ll be discussing, as pushing the key too much would do more harm than you are good. Once the extractor is hooked to the bottom of the key piece, gently try to slide it out along with the key fragment. There is no need to pull the entire chunk out, a small part of it would do. From there, you can use tweezers to yank the broken key out. The metal used for most keys is relatively soft, and typically the tip of a sharp knife will pierce the side of the key well enough to leverage it out. For any of the methods below, you'll want to reduce as much friction as possible. While this step isn't necessary, it can help significantly. It’s also a good idea, before starting the extraction process, to apply some kind of lubricant to the keyhole such as WD-4O to help get the broken key out faster. 1. Tweezers

Additionally, both methods work far better with lubricant, and if you can pull the key far enough out, you may be able to finish the job with pliers. Once inserted, gently lift the handle of the extractor upward and leverage it against the top of the keyway to help dig the barbs into the key.To use superglue, place a VERY small amount of glue on the broken section of the key. Smear the glue around and wipe away any excess globs so nothing smushes out. There are many different types of key extractors, but each is typically used the same way. They dig something sharp into the broken piece of the key and give you the leverage to pull it out. Do not squeeze too hard on the tweezers. When the tweezers shut after gripping the key fragment, the fragment will be pushed further into the keyway. Each failed attempt to grip the key will make the key more difficult to remove. 2. Broken Key Extractor There are two ways to use a paperclip to extract a broken key. In my experience, thinner paperclips tend to work better and give you a deeper grip on the key. If the paperclip method above doesn't give you enough griping power and keeps sliding off the key, you may need to use something with a sharper tip.

Another excellent method to remove a broken key is with the help of a drill bit. Note that you can only use this method when the broken bit of the key is accessible from the keyway's entry. Select an extractor in your set once you have a good gauge of where the missing piece is lodged. Generally, the small hook type is the most common tool to use to search for nudges to hook a missing piece out. Another tool you can use when your key breaks is a pair of needle-nose pliers. You should use this method, especially if your key broke, leaving only the bow in your hand. There should be part of the broken key protruding out of the keyhole for this method to succeed. Tweezers are an excellent alternative for needle nose pliers, thanks to their more compact design. While needle nose pliers are relatively large, tweezers are much slimmer and can help you grab the key while it's further than pliers can reach. Unfortunately, tweezers aren't as sturdy as pliers, so they can easily slip off while you pull the key out. You'll need to dig the knife into the sides of the broken key while pulling it out. It won't work instantly, but if you give it several tries, you'll notice the key coming out. You can even use two knives on each side of the key, but you should be careful not to cut yourself. 12. Drill BitPush it in as far as possible and then bend the tool into the key so that the threads dig into the key. For this method, you'll need wire cutters and blades thin enough to fit between the broken piece of the key and the side of the keyway. One thing to keep in mind with this method is to not force the blade into the keyhole, it should be able to fit smoothly. If you find the need to force it, make adjustments to the blade to make it thin enough to fit. 4. Broken Key Extractor Do not force the blade into the keyway. If it does not fit smoothly, make adjustments to the blade. It must be thin enough to fit in the keyhole and pass alongside the broken key fragment. 4. Super Glue Broken key extractors come in different designs. Some have one hook while others have more, so you'll have to decide the most effective one to use for your situation. You should give it several tries since it might not work perfectly the first time. 4. Needle Nose Pliers