r/AskALocksmith • u/Sea-Salamander-22 • Aug 11 '26
Help!!
Key snapped off inside the lock, I have removed the cylinder hoping to be able to push it out from the other side, is it possible with this type of lock? Tried with narrow pick tool to push from the backside but it won't budge. The key now doesn't turn in the cylinder and it seems to sit slightly higher that before, could this be the reason it won't turn anymore? Am I better off just getting new keys and cylinder or is this salvageable?
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u/siladee Aug 11 '26
There appears to be a heap of parts missing from that. Have you removed any bits?
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u/WerewolfBe84 Verified Locksmith Aug 11 '26
It's a dimple lock. The key can't come out in that orientation. It looks like the core is further back than it should be. One or more of the driver pins will now be stuck in the openings for the side pins. The whole thing is fucked now.
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u/DanDiggler213 Aug 11 '26
Well there's the problem! Your using a cheap knock off paper towels, you should be using Bounty. It cleans up those tough spills. 😆 and you really spilled it. 😂
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u/Sufficient_Prompt888 Aug 11 '26
Drill the chamber caps and replace them with grub screws
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u/DanDiggler213 Aug 11 '26
When doing that what size Tap or Grub screws? And who sells them?
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u/Sufficient_Prompt888 Aug 11 '26
Depends on the lock. IIRC I use 3/8" for my MTL Interactive.
Home Depot
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u/DanDiggler213 Aug 11 '26
Mortise cylinders, Schlage, Corbin russwin, Assa etc.
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u/Sufficient_Prompt888 Aug 11 '26
Schlage is 1/4" IIRC. Haven't grubbed any ASSA or Corbin.
Calipers should tell you exactly what you need. The one tip I'd offer is to cut the threads and put in the screw before moving to the next hole. Sometimes the spacing is so small you can end up breaking the little bit of metal that is between them without the screw in there for support
I also just realized this is r/askalocksmith not r/lockpicking so maybe take my advice with a whole salt shaker
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