Kevinator Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 I bought a NW 60 double head and the key is broken off in one of the heads and that was the only key he had. Does anyone know any special tricks? My best idea so far is taking a Sawzall and cutting the globe in two then ordering a new globe and new lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Drill the lock out with a 1/8 inch bit and if that does not work come back with a 3/16. It takes a little while to do it but it's a lot better than have to replace the globe and lid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuikVend Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Drill the lock, save yourself the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney69 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 I sometimes will start with a 1/8" bit to start, but most of the time I'm just to impatient for it and just use a 5/16". You have to make sure you're straight or it makes it harder. Then use a flat screw driver to turn the lock. With a 5/16" you get most of the tumblers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrotthead Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 My nephew can take a screwdriver and hammer it in a little then pop the lock but he is a strong sob lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orsd Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Cheap flathead, whack it in, vise grip to unscrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w2wUJ44y Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Order a key extractor off a locksmithing website. Handy tool and will save you if you need it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falls Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 if the key isn't bent inside the lock, take a broken hacksaw blade and grind the blade so there is a couple of teeth with almost no backing. insert this into the lock so that the hacksaw teeth remaining can (hopefully) grab into the keys cutouts. Pull out partial key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinator Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 Got the broke off key part out. None of my keys fit it and I have extra locks so I took a flathead screwdriver and cut the handle off. Drove it into the lock then used a 8 point socket with a 2 foot long breaker bar and it come out of there with ease. Thanks for everyone's help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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