Repairs
Broken Key Stuck in a Lock in Stanley, NC? Do This
A snapped key isn't the end of your lock. Here's how a Stanley, NC locksmith extracts one without damage.
Step 1: don't put another key in the lock or push the broken piece deeper. Both make extraction harder for a Stanley, NC locksmith.
If a sliver is sticking out, fine-tip needle-nose pliers or tweezers can often pull it. Spray a tiny bit of dry graphite (not WD-40) into the keyway first.
If the break is flush or recessed, you need a broken-key extractor. A Stanley, NC locksmith carries hooked and saw-tooth extractors that grab the cuts without scratching the cylinder.
Once removed, your Stanley, NC locksmith can usually cut you a fresh key on the spot from the original or by impressioning the cylinder. Replacement is only needed if the cylinder was damaged before the call.
Key takeaway
Don't push the broken piece deeper. If tweezers don't work in the first 30 seconds, call a Stanley, NC locksmith — they have purpose-built extractors.