Broken Key? Don’t Call a Locksmith — This Trick Saves You $150+! (All lifehacks)

Methods overview: 1 - 00:10 - Spare key method. 2 - 00:51 - Coping saw blade method. 3 - 01:53 - Spring method. 4 - 04:36 - Glue stick method. 5 - 05:12 - Toothbrush method. 6 - 05:49 - Ballpoint pen / syringe method. 7 - 06:06 - Safety pin method. 8 - 06:22 - Fishing hook method. 9 - 06:49 - Two knives method. 10 - 07:29 - Magnet method. 11 - 07:56 - Super glue method. 12 - 08:24 - Drill and screw method. 13 - 08:41 - Angle grinder method. If you are dealing with a broken key in lock, do not panic — in this video I show many reliable and practical broken key removal techniques that you can use at home without calling a locksmith. Each method is demonstrated step by step, so you can easily repeat it even if you have never tried DIY broken key removal before. First, I show the simplest solution: how to remove a broken key from lock if you have access to the opposite side and can push the fragment through using a spare key. But even if the key is stuck deep inside, you will find several effective options suitable for both flat and notched keys. The method that works for almost every lock is using coping saw blades — a highly reliable tool for tight spaces. I explain how to position the teeth correctly so the blade grips the fragment securely. Then I show how to use a thin spring from a pen or lighter to hook the piece from inside the keyway. This trick may require patience, but it often succeeds when other solutions fail. Next, I demonstrate alternative ideas for broken key extraction, including hot-melt glue sticks, softened plastic from a toothbrush or pen barrel, and the use of hooks, safety pins, or other sharp tools. For magnetic keys, even a strong neodymium magnet can help with stuck key removal. There are also risky but still possible options like using gel super glue or drilling a small recess into the fragment so you can pull it with a screw. These should be considered only if safer techniques do not work. You will also see how to deal with a broken door key in old, rusty, or frozen locks when the cylinder cannot turn at all — and how to fix a lock key broken situation using a grinder and WD-40. All methods in this video are shown clearly so you can understand exactly how to remove a broken key, what tools for broken key removal are needed, and what to avoid so you do not damage the lock. Whether your key is stuck in lock, the key broke flush with the surface, or the fragment is deep inside, you will find a suitable solution here. And in the end, I also explain what to do if someone left a key turned on the other side and your own key cannot rotate — a common issue many people face. Watch the full guide and choose the technique that works best for you!