lock smith

[gripon]

unable to gain entrance to home sized up lock/door due to lack of use any one have information on local lock smith Tatlisu area

[thornaby]

Have you tried freeing the lock with wd40. Assuming it's a Euro type lock, some good videos on YouTube showing how to get into doors that have them fitted.

[Keithcaley]

If the pins are sticking, then as long as you can insert the key, after the WD treatment, stick the key in the lock & rest a lump of wood on the lock next to the Key and tap the free end of the wood gently a few times with a stone or something - DON'T HIT THE KEY - you'll bend it!

The pins should settle down onto the key and allow the lock to open.

[benjaminbutton]

I've broken an old fashioned type key in a lock and left with the bit you hold. The only way I can think of to get it out is to actually unscrew the whole thing (finger plate and all) from the door and get at it that way. Any other suggestions.

[Keithcaley]

I've broken an old fashioned type key in a lock and left with the bit you hold. The only way I can think of to get it out is to actually unscrew the whole thing (finger plate and all) from the door and get at it that way. Any other suggestions.

A fine pair of tweezers should help to to work the broken piece out of the lock, very fiddly, but I've done it a couple of times - WD40 helps!

Alternatively there are a few methods demonstrated on YouTube...

[benjaminbutton]

Don't think fine tweezers will help, the key is not small and had just been turned to the closed position when the key snapped in half. Will have a look at You Tube though. Thanks.

[Maisiemoo]

unable to gain entrance to home sized up lock/door due to lack of use any one have information on local lock smith Tatlisu area

That's my fear when I come out in 3 weeks time!
You shouldn't use oil of any kind, it attracts dust which can cause further problems. According to my research Graphite Powder is the answer and I have bought and packed some just in case!

[thornaby]

If it is a Euro style lock after removing the handle then gripping hold of the lock body with a wrench twisting back and forward will cause the lock to snap in half at the point were the retaing screw is. The lock parts can now be pulled / pushed out. You now have access to the mechanism that will allow the door to open. This is the method a locksmith would use. YouTube it.