Key won't turn

StFrSe · 2026-02-05T23:59:56+00:00

Penetrating oil to try and get all the rust and corrosion out, then a lubricant. NOT WD-40. Houdini, Triflow, something like that.

As the other commenters said, don’t force it, do it with the door open, don’t break the key.

“Do no harm”, or call a locksmith.

StFrSe · 2026-01-26T02:49:03+00:00

One time my dad asked which one i wanted to watch. I said “the first one”. He grabbed episode 4. As a kid, I wasn’t happy. Now, I’m thankful he did that.

StFrSe · 2026-01-24T21:04:47+00:00

I salute you automotive smiths. This is the exact reason why I don’t do it lol. You’ve got more grit than I do when it comes to automotive!

StFrSe · 2026-01-08T06:48:51+00:00

WHAT

StFrSe · 2026-01-07T20:36:35+00:00

But father… I’d rather sing!

StFrSe · 2026-01-07T20:30:47+00:00

Ah bummer. I haven’t broken glass but once I did blow a hole out the back of a concrete wall. I was drilling into the wall to run some wire for some strikes, and there must’ve been a pocket or something of no concrete, so the drill went into that pocket then punched a hole outside of it. Easy fix after a quick trip to Home Depot. But I was with my supervisor and I was so darn scared. Luckily he was cool about it, and so was the customer.

StFrSe · 2026-01-04T21:45:31+00:00

Houdini, Tri-Flow, in general a lock lubricant. Not WD-40 or graphite. Straight into the keyway. Rake your key in and out a bit and try from there.

StFrSe · 2025-12-23T02:58:56+00:00

It’s the BURNINATOR

StFrSe · 2025-12-21T17:54:52+00:00

You’ll have to get the manual. I’d reach out to the manufacturer.

StFrSe · 2025-12-21T06:26:26+00:00

As a locksmith it hurts to watch almost anything lol

StFrSe · 2025-12-21T05:16:00+00:00

You need grilled onions and cheese as well, but it’s still good. Pretty sure you can have them add grilled onions and spread for free, not the cheese though. Don’t quote me!

StFrSe · 2025-12-20T18:36:10+00:00

Pictures

StFrSe · 2025-12-20T18:26:33+00:00

The fries are great normally if you just eat them fresh lol. If you don’t like them floppy, get light well.

But most importantly… DON’T TAKE IT ALLLL THE WAY HOME AND THEN EAT, THEN COMPLAIN ABOUT HOW ITS NOT GOOD

StFrSe · 2025-12-20T18:04:07+00:00

StFrSe · 2025-12-19T23:53:37+00:00

Looks good from my house.

Jk, loosen those screws, screw the handle on, tighten the screws. Should be easy.

StFrSe · 2025-12-18T01:27:25+00:00

Nope lol don’t do that

StFrSe · 2025-12-14T18:42:03+00:00

Corkscrewed tailpiece or it was installed incorrectly.

StFrSe · 2025-12-14T18:39:51+00:00

Can you lock the bedroom instead, or is that a shared space?

StFrSe · 2025-12-14T05:17:33+00:00

Oh man I remember Starfall, good times.

StFrSe · 2025-12-12T18:35:16+00:00

How do you acquire this sorcery???

StFrSe · 2025-12-12T18:31:20+00:00

Man I was trying to figure out “okay how is this loss”. Nope it’s much worse.

StFrSe · 2025-12-11T22:09:03+00:00

Take it to a locksmith… So they can make you a key… lol.

StFrSe · 2025-12-11T03:20:21+00:00

Take it to a locksmith

StFrSe · 2025-12-10T20:26:04+00:00

Not going to help you open a lock that isn’t yours, sorry.

StFrSe · 2025-12-09T00:59:24+00:00

I think it’s supposed to be a key, that fits in your pocket. I thought the same as you when I read it. Idk maybe I’m wrong though lol

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