Is a key extractor worth the money?

Truk3112 · 2 Jan 2009

I have a problem with a fragment of a key being stuck in the lock of my door. I have explored my options, and one presented to me was the use of a key extractor.

I was wondering if anyone had any experience with these, if they are worth the money, and whether i can get them in any hardware store e.g B+Q or whether i am limited to the internet?

Thanks

skenk · 3 Jan 2009

what kind of lock is it?

Truk3112 · 4 Jan 2009

It is a WMS eurolock

Truk3112 · 4 Jan 2009

I have heard that using a magnet to slightly extract the key and then removing it with tweezers works.

Can anyone comment on such a method (especially the bit with the magnet)?
Thanks

skenk · 4 Jan 2009

If you can get the door open (ie from the other side) then a decent euro cylinder costs less that a tenner. Don't know about the key extractor or magnet technique, worth trying the magnet technique though if you have one, i'd use some spray oil to lubricate it and i reckon someone tapping on the other side as well at the same time might help. If the key is broken off just inside the lock it wouldn't have to move much before you could get at it with needle nosed pliers - or tweezers i guess. If the cylinder is half turned you'll need to get it back to the normal position before the key will come out.

HandyHands · 5 Jan 2009

If you read my reply on your other post, I've advised how to get the broken section out.

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Is a key extractor worth the money?

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