Thank you sir! Cap was loose. You saved me time with this DIY project. 5 Stars

Worked perfectly. Thank you for the concise easy to understand repair video.

I have personally ran into these #LOCKBOSS issues in the past, great tips PJ keep them coming

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

Good to know. I've run into that problem quite a few times. And I never knew exactly what was causing it. Thanks! #LOCKBOSS

Thank u for the informative and instructive video.

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.

Thank you sir! Great tip that worked!

Screw caps you tighten as much as possible without forcing it(obviously), then back off one click. #LockBoss

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

🙌 -PJ

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

Good info,thanks for your video❤

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🇨🇦

I have had this happen several times and it stumped me at first. Great video ! #LOCKBOSS

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

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

for sure! -PJ

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

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.

PJ thank you for the awesome pinning mat and the other great prizes, awesome

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

You bet! -PJ

#Lockboss Great info. Always remember the basics. Thanks PJ

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!

@BronxLockPicker60Rodriguez

3 жыл бұрын

#Lockboss

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

@DoctorHogmaster

3 жыл бұрын

The same thing has happened to me. I was able to get it out, but it was a fight!

@PocketWomen

3 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.

Amazing,thanks alot

#Lockboss it, I figured out the loose cap my first time many years ago. Great video 👌

Thank you!

Great video PJ!!! THE pin trap could be a reason a key could be stuck!!! 🔐🔑 #LockBoss

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

😂 -PJ

Great video pj. Keys stuck n lock. James estep the locksmith living legend. #lockboss

Great practical tips here for a common-enough problem, and easy solutions like a #lockboss - thanks for sharing this PJ 😊

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

You bet!-PJ

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!!!

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

😂 very true! -PJ

Thanks!

Great tips PJ. I think I've encountered all of them at various times. #lockboss

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

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

Great point! Thanks Dave -PJ

Great video PJ! all the reasons for sticking of the key are bang on lol Stay well #LOCKBOSS

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! -PJ

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

I get this call all the time, such an easy fix-most of the time..Great Video! #LOCKBOSS

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

It really is!-PJ

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

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff!-PJ

@shainabede4316

10 ай бұрын

What is it?

Good info. I have had trouble with loose caps in the past #lockboss

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.

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

thanks! -PJ

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

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

Great Points! Thanks for sharing Barry -PJ

@steamgadget

3 жыл бұрын

That's great advice, thankyou!

I’ve definitely run into both of those issues. Nice video! #lockboss

Great advice, seems like you’ve covered all the bases. #Lockboss

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

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

Great point! -PJ

Good tips for any #lockboss# to remember

Great video and great tips #LockBoss

good suggestion, lock boss

Really like the info, just starting out and need all the help I can get. #LockBoss.

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Brad, Welcome! -PJ

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

Thanks ✌🏾

Thanks for all of the great videos. #LockBoss

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

PJ great and sound advise and how to take care of a common problem. #LockBoss

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roger -PJ

PJ, great reminders, #lockboss, keep them coming. Father Frank

Excellent info, thank you as always.. #lockboss

Great tips...and solutions. i could of used this video last week. LOL! #LockBoss

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

🙌-PJ

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!

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

🙌 -PJ

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

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support!-PJ

Awesome video, PJ.#LockBoss

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

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! -PJ

Awesome video man. Cool to see you guys reaching out #lockboss

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joshua! -PJ

Great advice PJ. Thanks #lockboss

Great simple solutions from our #LockBoss PJ!

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark -PJ

Thanks for the info pj i am in the middle of reading the locksmith training program from clk its pretty good so far #lockboss

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Thanks Ronald -PJ

Always well described solutions. #lockboss

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

@kookita9

3 жыл бұрын

Always remember to lubricate after rekeying! Sometimes the cylinder just needs love 💗 #lockboss

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

So true! -PJ

I have to say, I’m a big fan of your PDFs. Thank you ! #LOCKBOSS

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear, thanks for letting me know!-PJ

Great information, thanks #lockboss

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)

Great tips! #LockBoss

As always great info video, #Lockboss.

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve -PJ

Some great info., glad I found you're channel. #LOCKBOSS

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome! -PJ

Damn I could have used this video years ago but always great as a friendly reminder thxs PJ #lockboss

Awesome info for the new people thanks PJ #LOCKBOSS

Thanks PJ #LockBoss

Super great advice, #lockboss

great video pj!! lot of great useful information. thanks #lockboss

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jerry -PJ

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?

#LockBoss Great info thanks !!

Great info Thank you #lockboss

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

What can I say my friend excellent tips it's all happen at one time too me thanks for the great video 😎#LOCKBOSS

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

🙌 -PJ

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.

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's mainly if you are working/keying up a lock and not following the rules! -PJ

Thanks for share. I liked the master pinning video better, #Lockboss

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-FS

3 жыл бұрын

I found out that the more wd40 u use win useing bump keys the better chance of geting it unlocked quicker

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Doug, here is a link to it! cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0839/9519/files/MACS.pdf?v=1603907399 -PJ

I love the tips and tricks videos! Keep up the great work! #lockboss

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! -PJ

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?

Now that is nice to know #lockboss

Awesome video ! #Lockboss

I need to get one of those master pin followers. Next order from you guys! #Lockboss

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dean-PJ

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

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

righ! -PJ

An old lesson but a good one to know. #lockboss

Lefty loosie righty tighty 😃👌🏼👍🔒🔐 #lockboss

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

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

Very true! -PJ

HON 137E, plug came out. Stuck in locked position. How do I get it to unlock?

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.

#LockBoss good to know about that

I've stuck a key while impressioning. A good #lockboss will file sharp points down on an impressioned key

Done one the day with a loose cam .I had a best they had some bad cut keys but not all #lockboss

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

Those loose cam's are so common! -PJ

I had a few miscut keys get stuck. Main if they come from big box stores kiosk machines. #LockBoss

great info! #LOCKBOSS

Kwikset satin nichole exterior door that I have and key won't come out ....HELP PLEASE‼️

Do you have a video explaining how to get the wrong key out of a lock like you were saying the beginning

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

We have key extraction vids-PJ

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.

@clksupplies

3 жыл бұрын

Good point! -PJ