How to remove a broken key in a lock!

Most people don't have fancy Locksmith tools and occasionally find they broke a key off inside their lock.
DON'T PANIC! There is a way to get it out without the stupid superglue or other gimmicks. I'm trying to use every day items you may find in your home, car, or around the house to help you fix it.
If your 1st attempt isn't successful, stay calm and try again.
Good luck and I hope this video helps someone.
Mike

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  • @rubenlazo8071
    @rubenlazo8071 Жыл бұрын

    2023 and this still works i did it on a Kenworth semi truck and this worked. God blessed this man 🙏🏼

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding!! I'm glad it helped you Great job!

  • @wasabejerk2276
    @wasabejerk227610 ай бұрын

    The most realistic scenario and solution. No nonsense content. Gonna try this one later.

  • @Deadstk
    @Deadstk11 ай бұрын

    I had a broken key in the trunk of my car for years-tried a bunch of different things to no avail. Your bent paperclip method worked like a charm. Thanks for posting!

  • @thequietcamper5499
    @thequietcamper54998 күн бұрын

    Key totally broken all the way in the back. 2 pins all the way down in front of it. 5 minutes with this method! Thank you!

  • @bevoburn
    @bevoburnАй бұрын

    Oh my gosh! Thank You! I had a key broken off in my Kennedy tool box (for years) and just did your paper clip trick and was able to finally extract that key end.

  • @momof5inpa
    @momof5inpa Жыл бұрын

    I can’t thank you enough for this video and hack. I have been trying for months on how to get a key out of shed lock. I was thinking I would have to call a locksmith soon.

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    Жыл бұрын

    That's fantastic! Very nice job :-) It's not always an easy task and watching the other videos saying to use superglue to get it out are just crazy and should be removed. I'm happy the video helped you save the money and helped you fix it yourself. Thank you for sharing Mike

  • @flimflam2
    @flimflam2 Жыл бұрын

    Got a deep broken key out in under 5 minutes using this method. No glue sticks, candles, knives or gimmicks. Thank you!

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    Жыл бұрын

    That's Awesome!! Very nice job! Those little "gimmicks" don't work. I'm glad you got it out

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    2 ай бұрын

    The biggest reason I made this video is because I have seen the gimmick videos. One says to put super glue on the head of the broken key and insert it into the lock to connect the 2 halves and then "just pull it out". I had a customer that tried that and ended up superglue the key tip inside the lock. I extract broken keys all the time and the method I use is this video (but using special tools for it). Hopefully this helps a lot of people. I would rather help everyone be able to remove their key and prevent them from from making things worse.

  • @donmo625

    @donmo625

    2 ай бұрын

    @@unclemikeslocksmith5530you are the best 🎉🎉 , my key motorcycle key broke while trying to buy fuel at the filling station today and your video saved me . All I did was get a paper clip and a plier. Thank you

  • @11busai59

    @11busai59

    27 күн бұрын

    Worked for me as well. Thank you!!!

  • @villa0001
    @villa00017 ай бұрын

    the only video that works, after i have tried several methods and videos, this works. thank you

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    7 ай бұрын

    I'm glad it helped you! Thanks for sharing your results! Nice job getting that key out

  • @alanbarnes4991
    @alanbarnes4991 Жыл бұрын

    Dude, this was epic, thank you. Literally worked in 5 seconds. You're awesome.

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding!! Nice job and I'm glad it helped. Thanks for sharing

  • @hkkk6991
    @hkkk69916 ай бұрын

    You saved my life and all the possible costs for locksmith. I can’t thank you more

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    6 ай бұрын

    I'm glad it helped you! Very nice job getting your key out also. It's not always so easy and sometimes even professionals have a difficult time. Thank you for sharing your results.

  • @SuperBeardable
    @SuperBeardable8 күн бұрын

    Took me a bit longer to get it out but I got it done, thanks for the video.

  • @Teeder
    @Teeder Жыл бұрын

    Hi, Thank you for the excellent “how to do it” presentation. After wrestling with the broken key in the door at my place, I used your bent paper clip technique and eventually, I was able to get the broken section out. Needless to say, I’m very grateful for your lesson as you saved me the hassle and expense of having to call a locksmith. Thank you once again!

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you got it out! That's the reason I made the video. I was hoping to make some videos to try helping with the easier issues. It may not always help but a lot of times it does. I'll make a few more videos this summer. Great job and thanks for sharing your results! Mike

  • @Teeder

    @Teeder

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi, as a thank you, I’ve become a SUBSCRIBER to your channel. If it helps you financially, I am more than happy to do so. Also, I’m sure I’ll learn lots of tried and true solutions to everyday household “challenges”, (like your “broken key extraction” technique.) Thank you once again

  • @lucyarisato6850
    @lucyarisato6850Ай бұрын

    Got a key snapped off in the lock, removed in under 15 seconds. God bless you for this video.

  • @rickfromhove3324
    @rickfromhove33244 ай бұрын

    Brilliant ! Just did this with a sewing needle worked as treat. Love from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @NatFacker
    @NatFacker Жыл бұрын

    I have just recovered a broken key that was stuck in a door lock using this paper clip method. It worked in seconds. Thank you!

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding!! Thank you for sharing your results! Nice job getting that key out :-)

  • @rodhorncastle
    @rodhorncastle10 ай бұрын

    Thank you - we used an old bent guitar string. Your technique worked perfectly. Cheers!

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    10 ай бұрын

    That's awesome! Great thinking and using the guitar string. I'm glad you got the key out Very nice job!

  • @ac_caligula
    @ac_caligula5 ай бұрын

    Yo man, just showing my appreciation here. My cousin got stuck and desperate about his lock. Needed some lube, but worked just fine. Got myself a small impure quartz as payment for the job. 😂

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    5 ай бұрын

    Outstanding job! I'm glad it worked out and you were able to get the key out. Thanks for sharing your results!

  • @AWIRELINK
    @AWIRELINK Жыл бұрын

    This is the only video on YT that solved the broken key issue. THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge. God Bless!

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm very happy it helped! Some of those other videos make it much worse but I'm happy you got it out! Nice job!!

  • @joshuacleberg7995
    @joshuacleberg79959 ай бұрын

    10 second fix from bending the paper clip to removing the broken key. Thank you!

  • @donmo625
    @donmo6252 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video , it Saved me so much stress and money , I just removed my stuck motorcycle key in the tank key hole .

  • @jeremiahvik2472
    @jeremiahvik24722 ай бұрын

    Much appreciated. Saved me $150 easily!

  • @char90303
    @char903035 ай бұрын

    Didn’t have a paperclip but used a manicure tool and pulled the key out licadee-split. Thank u for the inspo.

  • @Amita4ever
    @Amita4ever Жыл бұрын

    FANTASTIC! Thank you SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much! Watched your video once and from finding the paper clip to getting the piece out was - quite literally - a minute's work. SOOO simple and SOOO effective! thanks for sharing this!

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    Жыл бұрын

    That's awesome, I'm glad it helped you! I watched all the joke videos and cringed thinking anyone would superglue theirs or even worse. I absolutely love hearing back from successful extractions so thank you. Nice job!! Mike

  • @lydia5409
    @lydia54093 ай бұрын

    Amazing. I snapped my key in the door before going to work and my dad was so angry. Tried this and got the tiny little snapped piece out in like 2 minutes. Cancelled the locksmith call out 😂phew!

  • @lydia5409

    @lydia5409

    3 ай бұрын

    Saved me £150 at least

  • @alecacdol951
    @alecacdol95123 күн бұрын

    Worked like a charm first go. Thanks mates you’re a legend

  • @jasintharamirthalingam105
    @jasintharamirthalingam105 Жыл бұрын

    Wow this worked like a charm !! This was the best KZread video especially if the key is stuck deep in the lock. You’re the best !!

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    Жыл бұрын

    Very nice job getting that deep key out!! I'm glad the video helped you.

  • @SnackityWackity
    @SnackityWackity8 ай бұрын

    The amount of joy i felt saying “IT ACTUALLY WORKED” 5 minutes ago is unmeasurable

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    8 ай бұрын

    That's awesome! Nice job!! Thanks for sharing your results

  • @SnackityWackity

    @SnackityWackity

    8 ай бұрын

    @@unclemikeslocksmith5530 thank you for the great easy solution! Saving me money!

  • @gars
    @gars3 ай бұрын

    This is awesome! Thank you for this post. Was able to remove my broken key from my lock using this method.

  • @amberwise1148
    @amberwise1148 Жыл бұрын

    Didn't have a safety pin so I bent a long thin nail and used pliers to grip it...came out in 2 tries! Ty! You save my life

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    Жыл бұрын

    That's fantastic! Great job getting your broken key out :-)

  • @Pynkato
    @Pynkato6 ай бұрын

    Someone must have tried to steal my car because there was a broken key in the door lock. Thanks to your video I was able to get into my car!

  • @vikingthor8060
    @vikingthor8060 Жыл бұрын

    Perfect, Worked like a Charm... thank you😀

  • @WiIdFx
    @WiIdFxАй бұрын

    Thanks. Just had a key break off in the lock. Had the paper clip but no players to bend it. Used the key opening to put a slight bit of paperclip in to bend it in the 45 I needed. Did it the same fashion as you and popped out identical. Thanks again

  • @kevincooper6099
    @kevincooper60995 ай бұрын

    Holy crap, I felt like Batman and Bob Vila all at once. Thank you so much for this video, got my sons key out the door like it was nothing!

  • @user-tk5yl4hc1f
    @user-tk5yl4hc1f6 ай бұрын

    Just used this method and it worked in like 10 seconds!! Thank you my guy!!

  • @stevencpeng
    @stevencpeng4 ай бұрын

    My key has teeth or bittings on both sides so I used 2 paper clips to get the broken part out. It did take 20 minutes and needle nose pliers to do the job but I am glad I watched this video to learn this method. There is one other video just tells you to drill the lock and replace the whole set.

  • @karentucker1304
    @karentucker13042 жыл бұрын

    Great job Mike!! 👍

  • @michelecarrella255
    @michelecarrella255 Жыл бұрын

    👍THANKS MIKE! Also took less than 10 minutes to make tool, spray tool w/lock lube spray (Not WD40) and remove broken key. BRILLIANT!! 👍

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding job getting your key out :-)

  • @beahoggie
    @beahoggie Жыл бұрын

    Good video, did this and pulled a broken key out of my own lock. Thanks!

  • @mehrdadparsa5431
    @mehrdadparsa5431 Жыл бұрын

    Great video that took 3 min to remove the broken key .Thanks a lot

  • @mikeerchul4094

    @mikeerchul4094

    Жыл бұрын

    That's awesome! Nice job removing that broken key.

  • @JMR-vk5or
    @JMR-vk5or Жыл бұрын

    Thanks - Great hack!!! Worked on a key broken deep in the lock.

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding job getting that key out! Thank you for sharing your results. Mike

  • @almoss8020
    @almoss80209 ай бұрын

    thank you .....worked for me ... I like people who know what they talking about ..super glue idea is silly

  • @jgriffiths5743
    @jgriffiths57438 ай бұрын

    Just had call to try this and after a few minutes it worked a treat - thank you.

  • @alfredindy8058
    @alfredindy80588 ай бұрын

    Thank you! It worked successfully. You saved me money!

  • @davids6577
    @davids6577 Жыл бұрын

    This is gold, and you are hilarious! I appreciate the tutorial.

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you I do my best

  • @richardkamau1068
    @richardkamau1068 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. This video has saved me time and a lot of money.

  • @shawntonner3643
    @shawntonner3643Ай бұрын

    Many thanks. Worked like a charm.

  • @bassfunk
    @bassfunk10 ай бұрын

    Worked like a charm. Thank you!

  • @larryrhindress2972
    @larryrhindress29723 ай бұрын

    A superb video!! I will try this on my broken key!!!

  • @andrewbaker8852
    @andrewbaker88529 ай бұрын

    FOCUS!! Thanks very much for this video, tip, and a bit of humor with the focus issue, that we all share.

  • @andremiller8621
    @andremiller86217 ай бұрын

    Worked like a charm. Thanks

  • @bodontcry
    @bodontcry7 ай бұрын

    Worked! Thank you for the solution!

  • @elizabethlamont6788
    @elizabethlamont67888 ай бұрын

    This just worked for me - thank you!

  • @AlesAndBluesGuy
    @AlesAndBluesGuy9 ай бұрын

    Thanks Mike for this great tip with paper clip,I tried everything else not super glue😏I bought new long door lock £14 installed myself easily,luckily key broke off in lock when door was open so at least I could remove door lock 👍😁I did remove broken key with nappy sefety pin same method as didn't source paper clip thanks again method 👍🤗🎉 FC

  • @falconeaterf15
    @falconeaterf155 ай бұрын

    Followed instructions. Worked first try.

  • @ronkuhre9914
    @ronkuhre9914Ай бұрын

    Watched , this helped me out. Thanks.

  • @rayrodriguez399
    @rayrodriguez39910 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much. Just tried this On my neighbors lock and it work on the 2nd try. WoW this video was Super helpful. Again Thanks

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    10 ай бұрын

    Outstanding job getting your neighbors key out of the lock! It's sometimes a pretty difficult task to do. Congratulations!! Thank you for sharing your results

  • @chrisj9904
    @chrisj990411 ай бұрын

    It worked!!!! Thank you so much!!!

  • @suzannegaeta3988
    @suzannegaeta398821 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much! This one worked for me!

  • @pedroperez8865
    @pedroperez88655 күн бұрын

    Amazing video you just made me look like a rockstar !!!

  • @laurelromero6404
    @laurelromero64042 жыл бұрын

    You just saved me, great video!!!

  • @markmcroberts1361
    @markmcroberts1361 Жыл бұрын

    Great advice U.M. - tired a number of "my" idea's and all it did was push the broken key farther into the lock. Using the paperclip had it out if ten seconds. Thankyou!!!!

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding job getting yours out. Thanks for sharing your results. Mike

  • @ozkroca9003
    @ozkroca90035 ай бұрын

    You, sir, have my eternal gratitide!

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    5 ай бұрын

    Outstanding job getting that broken key out! I'm glad I could help but you did the work. Thank you for sharing your results!

  • @tenchmagic
    @tenchmagic Жыл бұрын

    Cheers bud. Worked perfectly 👍👍😊

  • @JeffKaz25
    @JeffKaz2511 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the great advice! After almost giving up I have it one last light try and it came out easily.

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    11 ай бұрын

    I'm glad you were able to get it out and didn't give up! Great job removing it. Sometimes these are really difficult to get out even with the right tools. Thank you for sharing your results! Mike

  • @mdc-km1qj
    @mdc-km1qj2 ай бұрын

    Thank you, just the tip I needed

  • @natebarker4237
    @natebarker4237 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! We had a paper clip and a mail file. It worked on the first try!

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    Жыл бұрын

    That's awesome! Very nice job! I absolutely love hearing from people that succeed! Thank you for sharing!

  • @LL-tc1re
    @LL-tc1re Жыл бұрын

    Worked perfectly, thanks

  • @Brandon_Apollo
    @Brandon_Apollo Жыл бұрын

    This technique helped me so much....post more videos master....I was stack in a mess.....I used this trick to remove the remaining part of the key in my safe lock.....so real trick😎😎

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, and congratulations on getting that key out! Those other fake videos irritated me so I made one to try helping for real. Thanks for the feedback and I'm happy this helped you. As soon as I get some other ideas, I'll definitely be posting more videos!

  • @stephencosbey7106
    @stephencosbey7106 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks soooooo much. Wiggled and wiggled and out came the broken key!!!

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    Жыл бұрын

    That's outstanding! Nice job getting that key out. It's not as easy as some people think but once you get the hang of it, you'll be a pro! Great job and thanks for sharing your results! Mike

  • @mikeagho9717
    @mikeagho9717 Жыл бұрын

    Interesting. Thanks for the enlightenment

  • @rebeccascott6403
    @rebeccascott64039 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! Totally worked!🥳🥳🥳🥳

  • @andyb7754
    @andyb7754 Жыл бұрын

    Very interesting, thank you.

  • @mikb2619
    @mikb261925 күн бұрын

    Thank you! It worked!

  • @Df-dg1zp
    @Df-dg1zp2 ай бұрын

    Worked much appreciated

  • @Zipporahgitau23
    @Zipporahgitau23 Жыл бұрын

    Much love from Kenya,the hack just worked for me yesterday,I used a safety pin.

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    Жыл бұрын

    That's awesome, nice job! I appreciate the feedback and am glad you got it out.

  • @hiriyannakandikere2278
    @hiriyannakandikere22782 жыл бұрын

    Good idea Mike

  • @Bob-jw7dg
    @Bob-jw7dg Жыл бұрын

    Mike Work like a champ had it out before you finished the video

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    Жыл бұрын

    That's awesome!! I'm glad it helped! It's not a very easy task so I'm always happy to know when it helps get another key out successfully. Thank you for sharing the outcome!

  • @peacekeeper624
    @peacekeeper624 Жыл бұрын

    Worked like a charm

  • @jamesshaw8599
    @jamesshaw8599 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, just saved myself a Locksmiths call out

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice job retrieving your broken key!! Thanks for sharing

  • @jacquimorley2636
    @jacquimorley26369 ай бұрын

    Wow. I wish I'd read this a week earlier. Now £120 lighter and with a back door I can only lock and open from inside. New barrel and keys.

  • @michaellyons33
    @michaellyons3311 ай бұрын

    Thank you. I finally got a broken key out of my Thule bike rack after a year of not being able to use that side to lock

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    11 ай бұрын

    That's great to hear! Congratulations!! Thank you for sharing

  • @user-wo5nx7sg4b
    @user-wo5nx7sg4b Жыл бұрын

    thank you, that worked like a charm.

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad it worked! Nice job getting your key out

  • @katieinportland
    @katieinportland3 ай бұрын

    I had a hard time seeing which direction you were putting the bent paper clip in. Does the bent end go in 'up' or 'down' ?

  • @mikemaners4411
    @mikemaners441120 күн бұрын

    I will try it soon and let you know, thank you Sir from Montreal

  • @kevinwood9580
    @kevinwood9580 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you friend, I accidentally snapped a key in the door lock last.yes I tried the super glue and failed.then I watched your video and used WD-40.,blow me down I had it out in under 5 minutes.thank you again

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding! Glad it worked for you Nice job digging that key out!

  • @HNemo880
    @HNemo880 Жыл бұрын

    Got it in under 30 seconds, thanks for the help

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    Жыл бұрын

    That's awesome, nice job

  • @elleh1263
    @elleh1263 Жыл бұрын

    Used your method today. Worked great ,only difference was that I used a very thin crochet hook

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    Жыл бұрын

    There ya go! Nice job finding something else that worked out just as good! That's pretty cool!

  • @adrianaperez5716
    @adrianaperez57162 жыл бұрын

    this worked amazing for me thanks!!

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy it helped ☺️

  • @born2wrench
    @born2wrench6 ай бұрын

    Sir I did this just like you showed and within seconds it was out .Thanks

  • @keskoo465
    @keskoo4652 жыл бұрын

    thank you for this! it worked like a charn

  • @themadtool6214
    @themadtool621423 күн бұрын

    Thank you your trick works

  • @Abecedario300
    @Abecedario3002 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!! It came out in less than 2 minutes!!

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome!! Thank you for letting me know! I love hearing that my tips actually work for people

  • @td4700
    @td4700 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!! The locksmith was gonna charge me $200 for an after hours emergency request. I did it with a safety pin and got it in 2 tries.

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    Жыл бұрын

    $200 to remove a broken key!! Holy $h!t!! I'm way undercharging $75 and I would have made you a new key but that's just me. I actually care about my customers. I keep hearing stuff like that and it makes me sad hearing about people getting gouged. Outstanding job getting that key out! I'm happy every time I see someone posting this helped. It's not that easy sometimes so I am glad it helped you. I think once you realize why it's difficult, it makes it that much easier to succeed. Thank you for sharing and again, Outstanding job!

  • @td4700

    @td4700

    Жыл бұрын

    @@unclemikeslocksmith5530 $75??? He was going to charge me $105 if i could wait until business hours tomorrow. He offered $25 if I brought the lock to him. I'm so glad I found this video.

  • @lahirujay4748
    @lahirujay4748 Жыл бұрын

    Great job bro

  • @v111ksb
    @v111ksbАй бұрын

    Nice one it worked 👌🏻

  • @wilvanderbent
    @wilvanderbent Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! It worked

  • @moonrabit
    @moonrabit2 ай бұрын

    My neighbors stuffed something into both keyholes of our car. So our key doesn’t go in anymore. You think this will work to work out what ever they shoved in there?

  • @andyzsu
    @andyzsu Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. It works!

  • @AquariusDarkheart
    @AquariusDarkheart Жыл бұрын

    I used a hair pin and it worked! Thanks 🙏🏽

  • @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    @unclemikeslocksmith5530

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice job!! Thats awesome :-) I'm glad you could get it out

  • @pinkysegolabeng3576
    @pinkysegolabeng3576 Жыл бұрын

    great so helpful thank you