Photo shows a broken key deep inside the lock. I would like to find a tool (HomeDepot or local shop) to extract the key and salvage the lock. If such a unicorn exists that I can buy locally: what is it called so I can Google it?
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slam the lock down on a horizontal surface ... the key may pop out of the lock– jsotolaCommented Nov 27 at 23:56
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Chop sticks or something similar. I think lock picks are what you are looking for, but doubt a big box store would sell them. Two small rods/drill bits/hex keys might be able to work it out or the vibration from a hammer/hard thing hitting it.– crip659Commented Nov 27 at 23:56
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2that's a dirt cheap lock ... it may not be worth the effort– jsotolaCommented Nov 27 at 23:59
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1@DIY75,you're probably right, because keys almost always bend a little when they snap, but it's not certain that there's a enough bend to jam it.– Chris HCommented Nov 28 at 7:58
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1For a "fishing" tool, a piece of steel music wire can be bent to have the tiniest hook at the end (perhaps 200 µm, 0.2 mm). You might need to heat the end to soften and then bend immediately, grinding off excess. BTW, music wire can have tensile strength of 30,000 kg/cm sq!– DrMoishe PippikCommented Nov 28 at 19:20
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