Screw caps you tighten as much as possible without forcing it(obviously), then back off one click. #LockBoss
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
🙌 -PJ
@BarryCampbellAlticLock3 жыл бұрын
Same thing can happen with cylinders that use a clip to retain the tailpiece, usually after years of wear. If you don't have a proper replacement clip, putting a slight bend in the clip will often tighten things up enough for at least a temporary repair. Likewise, the groove the clip fits in may wallow out. Bending the clip may be the only answer short of replacing the cylinder. Also, when originating a key, make sure you are using the correct blade. The wrong blade can effect the MACS or leave the key with a vertical cut surface that can trap a key. #lockboss
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
Great Points! Thanks for sharing Barry -PJ
@steamgadget3 жыл бұрын
That's great advice, thankyou!
@marks.steven46955 ай бұрын
Thank you sir! Cap was loose. You saved me time with this DIY project. 5 Stars
@BronxLockPicker60Rodriguez3 жыл бұрын
Hi PJ! Another way a key can get stuck in a lock is by not having a balanced stack, along with a long spring. It's like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. 🤣🗝🔑🔐🔏🔓🔒 Thank you for sharing!
@BronxLockPicker60Rodriguez3 жыл бұрын
#Lockboss
@IowaLockDoc10 ай бұрын
I did this at my Mom's senior living apartment. They love the idea of using their apartment key for their storage locker (in a room down the hall). They don't have to find a separate padlock key, remember a combo, or do anything but take their normal set of keys to get their stored items.
@crazygameplays18632 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. I had a small padlock that wouldn’t budge no matter what, but as soon as I tried this it opened instantly.
@PocketWomen3 жыл бұрын
Great tips and solutions to the problems. In Locksport, with hand filing keys I got a key stuck because the edges of the depth cuts were not the 60 degree or 80 degrees, ( I cant remember exactly), that was needed for the smooth operation of the key. Learnt a lot that day! #LockBoss Australia
@DoctorHogmaster3 жыл бұрын
The same thing has happened to me. I was able to get it out, but it was a fight!
@PocketWomen3 жыл бұрын
@@DoctorHogmaster Yes it's quite the battle to recover the key. I was lucky I put up a video asking for help on what I was not doing right and the locksport locksmith Paul Springett made a video explaining what was wrong and how to fix it. That saved the day.
@gerardthomas90233 жыл бұрын
Good info in the video and the comments. On inside mounted mortise cylinders that are seldom used, the cam screws can work themselves out so far that when a key is actually inserted and turned, they then prevent the plug from rotating back to vertical trapping the key and requiring removal of the cylinder to free it. #lockboss
@phillip7453 жыл бұрын
The Master pins have caught me on the second one while rekeying. I have learned to spray a degreaser and clean all parts before rekeying. It makes it smoother and drops out all of the old master pins. #LockBoss
@lokpikr9993 жыл бұрын
Another reason for keys getting stuck are because of the presence burrs on the cuts.I’ve had this problem occur three times with ones cut on my Pak-A-Punch.
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
Good point! -PJ
@theprofessionalhobbyist8023 жыл бұрын
I don't see the MACS pdf in the notes like the video mentioned.... although I'd love to take a look at it. Last time I got a key stuck in a lock it was because I was testing a bump key on my house and I ended up breaking something in the cylinder. Had to use a pick to lift the pins to remove the key. So reason #3, being stupid with bump keys. :) I guess if you're learning to be a #lockboss you're bound to make a few dumb mistakes along the way, right? Thanks again for another great video!
@51-FS3 жыл бұрын
I found out that the more wd40 u use win useing bump keys the better chance of geting it unlocked quicker
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
Hi Doug, here is a link to it! cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0839/9519/files/MACS.pdf?v=1603907399 -PJ
@wesgillin4723 жыл бұрын
Rekeyed an office door awhile back not aware it was on a master key system. Took me forever to figure out why my new key was stuck. Now I know next time to check. On my way to being a #lockboss
@dustyknuckles1993 жыл бұрын
Great reminders for any #Lockboss on the go or in a hurry and forgets to make a tiny adjustment or tighten everything just right, and nobody wants to cut themself into a lockout key by missing those MACS!!!
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
😂 very true! -PJ
@tomcason53993 жыл бұрын
Very good video. Just had one two days ago. On a mortise lock the key was 180 degrees out of phase with the bible and wouldn't turn. Turns out the cam was hung up on a broken chunk of spring inside the lock. Tom JMJ Locksmith
@lambertomidolini80273 жыл бұрын
Get that all the time key stuck in the door because the cam is loose, when I’m working on at 530 Cylinder I balance the stack, 0-3 large top pin, 4-6 medium top pin,7-9 small top pin #lockboss.
@gerardthomas90233 жыл бұрын
There is a great article by Rod Oden where he presents an alternative to using the 3 Schlage top pins. His normalized pin stacks use reversed bottom pins and master pins to create pin stacks that are all .420 or .405 in length. Driver springs are never fully compressed, keys easier to insert and remove, and plugs less likely to wear out. Quite interesting. www.locksmithledger.com/locks/article/10229457/masterkeying-basics-lock-cylinders
@lambertomidolini80273 жыл бұрын
PJ is absolutely right I just add a little bit more to help others.
@gustavoaltube33533 жыл бұрын
The most common one for me is the castle nut getting loose because the notches on top are worn-out and doesn't lock in place. #Lockboss
@gerardthomas90233 жыл бұрын
In this situation, can the key be removed by pushing on the plug face?
@gustavoaltube33533 жыл бұрын
@@gerardthomas9023 yes, push the plug in and pull key out.
@gkeyman5653 жыл бұрын
Nice info!, For all the #LockBoss type people!. Question: you always say to remove the master pins/wafers but shouldn't you first know if that lock is part of a master keyed system or a multi key system? You don't want to get called back to fix a problem of your own creation, possibly free.
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's mainly if you are working/keying up a lock and not following the rules! -PJ
@bstrickler3 жыл бұрын
Another thing is that in a car, your shift column may be getting loose. You may think your vehicle is in Park, but it is slightly out, not allowing the key to rotate back to "off" fully. Obviously separate issue from the key being at fault, or lock cylinder being the problem, but its still not an impossible occurrence. Typically happens on ultra high usage fleet type vehicles. Hopefully other fellows who are a #lockboss are able to put that info to use.
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
Good point! -PJ
@lambertomidolini80273 жыл бұрын
I think In that vehicle it has behind the lock As a gear with a rod that goes down the column that may be stretched or bent.
@primelocksmith77473 жыл бұрын
Some cheap after market locks, after rekeying, can cause the key to get stuck in the lock d/t plug holes not aligning with bible holes. A fix for this would be to round off the top of the bottom pins (like old original kwikset pins)
@jimmaser Жыл бұрын
Worked perfectly. Thank you for the concise easy to understand repair video.
@53pqWL9 ай бұрын
I’ve found out with schlage F series locks if you don’t use top pins and springs intended for that lock, you can get jams as if it was loaded with master pins.#Lockboss
@figdish903 жыл бұрын
great tips wouldnt say you missed anything. kinda an obvious one but sometimes a lock binds and you think you have it in the 12 o clock position but you dont. when in doubt jiggle and pinch. #lockboss
@the_locksmith_life3 жыл бұрын
Great video PJ!!! THE pin trap could be a reason a key could be stuck!!! 🔐🔑 #LockBoss
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
😂 -PJ
@ImGumbyDangit3 жыл бұрын
Thx for the video. I am bad for over tightening the back cap when in the testing phase of a new pinning job. Also, challenging combinations that are within MACs can be problematic like an 8-2-9 🇨🇦#LockBoss🇨🇦
@kevinbacon51423 жыл бұрын
Been there, done that, PJ! My biggest fault for getting keys stuck was failing to replace the top pin with a shorter one when the key pin was changed to a much longer length during a rekey. After a few of those, I did learn my lesson! ‘Cause....I’m a #lockboss
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
for sure! -PJ
@charlesdwight6096 Жыл бұрын
I have a dead bolt that was just installed by a handyman, but the key will only come out when it is unlocked. In addition, when it has been locked with the key the nob inside is stuck in the locked position and will not turn. This is the second deadbolt he has installed with this issue, so I assume he has installed it wrong. Any idea what the issue is?
@timjames5785 Жыл бұрын
I bought a new wisers door lock set and the keys that came with it don’t work. Is there a way I can fix the pins to make the keys work?
@jamesestep763 жыл бұрын
Great video pj. Keys stuck n lock. James estep the locksmith living legend. #lockboss
@noahsmith19333 жыл бұрын
Good to know. I've run into that problem quite a few times. And I never knew exactly what was causing it. Thanks! #LOCKBOSS
@kookita93 жыл бұрын
This video would have been great for my former coworker! Our road tech would get all upset because he never tightened the castle nut or the screws on the cam on the mortise cylinders when he prepped jobs in the shop. notice I said former... and great explanation on MACS! #lockboss
@kookita93 жыл бұрын
Always remember to lubricate after rekeying! Sometimes the cylinder just needs love 💗 #lockboss
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
So true! -PJ
@randydowns75543 жыл бұрын
I have personally ran into these #LOCKBOSS issues in the past, great tips PJ keep them coming
@Will-is3od3 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video explaining how to get the wrong key out of a lock like you were saying the beginning
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
We have key extraction vids-PJ
@elmeracevedo37793 ай бұрын
good suggestion, lock boss
@rickmancuso12603 жыл бұрын
Hi PJ, just an FYI -- your website takes 5+ seconds to load any page. I would strongly recommend you look deeper into your web hosting provider because something is not right. A faster webpage means a better customer experience and more business! You have great stuff there, you should show it off at top speed. Cheers.
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
Hey Rick, thanks for the heads up! We are currently working on the issue, we have some code that is slowing it down and we are fixing it! Hopefully very, very soon -PJ
@ljames77243 ай бұрын
HON 137E, plug came out. Stuck in locked position. How do I get it to unlock?
@dianahowe98118 ай бұрын
Hi hi. So housekeeping mistakenly forced in the wrong key 😩 literally your words in the beginning of this video where you mentioned this scenario is for a whole different video 😅. Please help. Because I'm dealing with a wrong key in stuck in the cylinder.
@dannyjacobs18064 ай бұрын
Thank you sir! Great tip that worked!
@arijitkundu55773 жыл бұрын
Thank u for the informative and instructive video.
@michaelharold013 жыл бұрын
I have had this happen several times and it stumped me at first. Great video ! #LOCKBOSS
@SesamoPicking3 жыл бұрын
The most common reason I know for key getting stuck is because someone tried to force open the lock and caused a damage to the internals of the lock, mostly springs. But I guess that's too a very different video... thanks! #Lockboss
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
Very true! -PJ
@e.t.92008 ай бұрын
Kwikset satin nichole exterior door that I have and key won't come out ....HELP PLEASE‼️
@maxgarascia3 жыл бұрын
I've stuck a key while impressioning. A good #lockboss will file sharp points down on an impressioned key
@e.t.92008 ай бұрын
Still can't get it out. I would submit a pic, but it won't allow me
@DoctorHogmaster3 жыл бұрын
I’ve definitely run into both of those issues. Nice video! #lockboss
@LockpickingsGal3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!! Could also use some Houdini!! Dirty gritty locks don’t like to open very well. Houdini cleans and lubricates!! Love that stuff!! Thank goodness you have small and large cans!! Great way to get to be a #lockboss
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
Great point! -PJ
@Pyrolock3 жыл бұрын
Good tips for any #lockboss# to remember
@beergeekcom3 жыл бұрын
Similar can happen with SFIC cores too. May be a sign that your pins don’t add up - that you overset the cap - or used the wrong spring. #lockboss
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
Very true, thanks for the comment! -PJ
@randydowns75543 жыл бұрын
PJ thank you for the awesome pinning mat and the other great prizes, awesome
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
You bet! -PJ
@wattvoltamp3 жыл бұрын
Great information for a #lockboss! I've run to this a time or two. Also key stuck in a car. For a broken key I would use the Wedgco kit. Thanks #clksupplies!
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
🙌 -PJ
@Pyrolock3 жыл бұрын
Your MACS PDF misses the MAIN point in that if you exceed MACS the angle of the key cutter wheel removes the portion of the key where the higher depth key bitting is supposed to be. SIMPLY YOU CANNOT CUT THE KEY (it won't operate the lock as the higher depth will be cut away). A good #lockboss# should know that when selecting a bitting specification.
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
Hey Ken, thanks for bringing this up. When making the PDF I was really focused on MACS pin stack vs angle of the key but since it's a MACS PDF it should all be included! I will get it fixed, thanks again -PJ
@kimrobinson7283 жыл бұрын
Done one the day with a loose cam .I had a best they had some bad cut keys but not all #lockboss
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
Those loose cam's are so common! -PJ
@kenhoggard70443 жыл бұрын
#Lockboss it, I figured out the loose cap my first time many years ago. Great video 👌
@dougfaunt55653 жыл бұрын
I figured out the first one for myself, and came up with one you sorta go by- I put a top pin in position 6 without putting a bottom pins in there. It took shimming to sort that out, so I had to wait for them to be delivered from you. Novice #lockboss
@cygnettax49313 жыл бұрын
Those are tricks of the trade of that every #LockBoss will need to know. Sometimes we just don't think of the simple solution. LOL
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
righ! -PJ
@araceliarriolafernando1562 Жыл бұрын
Good info,thanks for your video❤
@daveaedion3 жыл бұрын
Great advice as usual. Please keep these videos coming. Besides just needing some lubrication a much less common problem, is too short of a top pin, where the top pin and the bottom pin together are lower than the shear line and the spring can get caught between the plug and the cylinder or even a skinny master pin getting caught where it shouldn't. #LockBoss
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
Great point! Thanks Dave -PJ
@kennethg.stutmann81073 жыл бұрын
Not to long ago I had an apartment where the little pin in the back broke. That was so far the only time I had that happen. #lockboss.
@vernondollhopf32493 жыл бұрын
Good info. I have had trouble with loose caps in the past #lockboss
@Chirael3 жыл бұрын
Great practical tips here for a common-enough problem, and easy solutions like a #lockboss - thanks for sharing this PJ 😊
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
You bet!-PJ
@markchen88022 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@santiagocarranza67503 жыл бұрын
I had a few miscut keys get stuck. Main if they come from big box stores kiosk machines. #LockBoss
@isabellasakuda4205 ай бұрын
Amazing,thanks alot
@fuktfingerz3 жыл бұрын
Thank u guys for the videos. The information is very helpful I use a lot of the knowledge I've learned from here day-to-day today #lockboss
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! -PJ
@springstonlocksmith63093 жыл бұрын
Customer last week stuck the wrong key in, got stuck bypassed the comm latch and tore it down exceeded MACS along with being wrong key. The key ring had about 20 other keys on it Smh #lockboss
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
oh man! -PJ
@carlosvasquez-um9qq3 жыл бұрын
I get this call all the time, such an easy fix-most of the time..Great Video! #LOCKBOSS
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
It really is!-PJ
@Mur-lock683 жыл бұрын
Great video PJ! all the reasons for sticking of the key are bang on lol Stay well #LOCKBOSS
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! -PJ
@lukereeves44483 жыл бұрын
I've had it happen because of a spring worked its way out of the bible and around the plug... I still have no clue how that's possible though. #Lockboss
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
Fun! -PJ
@danderdolf22412 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MrAmarillo83 жыл бұрын
Great video on a common problem often overlooked by my competitor - I get a number of "stuck key" calls and the fix is always an easy, but important one! #AccessLock&KeyLLC #LockBoss
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff!-PJ
@shainabede4316 Жыл бұрын
What is it?
@seanbaker31853 жыл бұрын
#Lockboss Great info. Always remember the basics. Thanks PJ
@bradraynes62143 жыл бұрын
Really like the info, just starting out and need all the help I can get. #LockBoss.
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
Hey Brad, Welcome! -PJ
@inspectorbaldbeard12113 жыл бұрын
I’ve purposely loosened the nut on a KIK cylinder, after removal of the tailpiece, to capture a key that was being misused. Key goes in and turns, door doesn’t open, key is trapped. #Lockboss
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
Sneaky! Good stuff, thanks! -PJ
@sixxpro2 жыл бұрын
Screwcap fully tight then back off two spots. #lockboss
@timssharpening14513 жыл бұрын
Just went through this myself yesterday for a customer. Everything old loose and worn out. #lockboss
@sirenandlights463 жыл бұрын
Great tips...and solutions. i could of used this video last week. LOL! #LockBoss
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
🙌-PJ
@gaetano3538 Жыл бұрын
You mentioned the wrong key jammed in the door lock . That's the video I am looking for.
@frankmulcahy26053 жыл бұрын
PJ, great reminders, #lockboss, keep them coming. Father Frank
@securelk57513 жыл бұрын
I like the series and have done business with you all over the years. Good tips overall that are hard to find other places. #lockboss
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the support!-PJ
@hartmanlockkey25923 жыл бұрын
Haven't had this problem yet, but I'm sure my turn is coming. Thanks to you I'll know how to handle it. Thank you for the useful information every #Lockboss needs to know.
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
thanks! -PJ
@-DJ2343 жыл бұрын
Great tips PJ. I think I've encountered all of them at various times. #lockboss
@JJtheguitartech3 жыл бұрын
Dear Mr. #Lockboss , I made an oops while practicing pinning a schlage rim cylinder for my 1st time. To make a long story short my key is stuck and wont shim open due to the top pins falling into the empty bottom pin holes. I forgot to put the back locking cap on before removing the key from the locked position causing the once fully loaded plug to pull out partially, losing 3 top pins and springs. How does someone in my position get the top pin cap off? I am having a hard time trying to get that pin cover off. Is there a trick to getting it off? Thank you for any advice you can toss my way.
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
Hey Jay Jay, We've all done this! It's hard to say without seeing it. If it's the crimped on type I would recommend gently prying back the crimped pieces -PJ
@JJtheguitartech3 жыл бұрын
@@clksupplies Can I send you a pic of what I'm up against? Thank you so much for responding.
@NoMercy-qd7os Жыл бұрын
What could be the reason for an automobile 🚘 key to be stuck in the ignition??
@rogerlareau76213 жыл бұрын
PJ great and sound advise and how to take care of a common problem. #LockBoss
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Roger -PJ
@leonroberts19982 жыл бұрын
Thanks ✌🏾
@namitakala39318 күн бұрын
If anyone has this problem please try putting some professional grease inside, my problem was fixed in 2 min with that
@garymisbach3 жыл бұрын
Always well described solutions. #lockboss
@polarbear7334 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for share. I liked the master pinning video better, #Lockboss
@Ronald-xs1ui3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info pj i am in the middle of reading the locksmith training program from clk its pretty good so far #lockboss
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Thanks Ronald -PJ
@markcall96953 жыл бұрын
Great simple solutions from our #LockBoss PJ!
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark -PJ
@buz3753 жыл бұрын
Now that is nice to know #lockboss
@edkeel50073 жыл бұрын
Great information, thanks #lockboss
@53pqWL9 ай бұрын
Super great advice, #lockboss
@KozelkaPD3 жыл бұрын
Thanks PJ #LockBoss
@63flight3 жыл бұрын
An old lesson but a good one to know. #lockboss
@b.k.74303 жыл бұрын
Excellent info, thank you as always.. #lockboss
@carllewis22073 жыл бұрын
Great advice, seems like you’ve covered all the bases. #Lockboss
@morgancrawford14943 жыл бұрын
Great tips! #LockBoss
@faradaymaxwell3 жыл бұрын
I have to say, I’m a big fan of your PDFs. Thank you ! #LOCKBOSS
@clksupplies3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear, thanks for letting me know!-PJ
@djneonfx873 жыл бұрын
Awesome video man. Cool to see you guys reaching out #lockboss