key broke off in padlock

[mlc2000]

Is there an easy way to get it out?

Basically its an industrial lock, they are about $175 so I can't just go get a new one at Crappy Tire.

[Siefer999]

at what point did it break off? is it deep? is the key hard to insert?

business lock?
tweezers? locksmith?

[jvangilst]

If you even manage to get it out, do you have more keys to use?

[deep]

Epoxy or crazy glue a small metal lead to it. Strong wire or similar. Then pull it out.

[mlc2000]

^ I'll try that. Maybe some crazy glue?

[mlc2000]

at what point did it break off? is it deep? is the key hard to insert?

business lock?
tweezers? locksmith?

Its meant for locking a delivery trailer to prevent trucks from hooking onto it.

[BartBandy]

^ I'll try that. Maybe some crazy glue?

Crazy glue (any CA-based glue) is usually very runny and is more likely to get well into the lock and render it useless. Maybe the thick variety would work, but I have my doubts. Be very careful if you try it.

[mart242]

Crazy glue (any CA-based glue) is usually very runny and is more likely to get well into the lock and render it useless. Maybe the thick variety would work, but I have my doubts. Be very careful if you try it.

JB Weld?

[Dustbunny]

Here are some instructions http://www.ehow.com/how_16770_remove-broken-key.html

[dmyvr]

Assuming it's the correct key inserted, sometimes, depending on the manufacturer, if you can still operate the lock, dissassemble the lock.

I know for higher end Schlage padlock (and some Master ones too), they are re-keyable, so with the lock opened, you would open the lock, insert a screwdriver in to the hole where the loop part of the lock was, unscrew, then the cylinder would come out.

With the cylinder out, you can from the back side push out the key with a toothpick or something.