Alan Lott wrote:
>
> >Hi Barry, .....
> > A couple of months ago, Popular Mechanics had an idea for removing
> >broken keys. What they illustrated was a hacksaw blade, with a ..
>
> FYI, a coping saw blade with the end snipped off is the tool of choice used
> by most locksmiths. This tip only cost me $40 while I watched the locksmith
> remove a broken key in about 10 seconds. :-O
>
> Alan Lott
Scroll saw blades work even better. :)
BTW - If you ever try to remove a broken ignition key on a car where the
lock still turns, do it on the locksmith's parking lot. That way, if
you move the piece of key out of position but can't get it out, you've
at least saved a service charge.
A couple more tips... When removing broken keys, be sure that the lock
is turned to the normal key-pull position or it won't come out. Also,
if the broken part of the key is in past the first tumbler, you'll have
to use a second tool to push the tumbler(s) out of the way so they
aren't blocking the key.
I hate to sound like a broken record but again I want to caution all,
about removing broken keys. It *can* be done, but if you screw it up it
can cost you more in the long run. (Much more.)
Bobby
77 MGB Roadster
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Bob De Weese
Certified Professional Locksmith
bearlock@bigfoot.com
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