This is the secret of blacksmiths that has never been revealed: from now on everyone will want to do it at home, because it is really useful.
How many times have you needed a quick solution and not found it? With this locksmith secret it will be a real piece of cake. When the lock is broken and you don’t know how to do it, the only way is to avail yourself of some tips for a DIY method while waiting for the locksmith. Let’s find out together.
Locksmiths secret for broken or stuck lock
When a door lock gets stuck or breaks, if it happens on the weekend or at night, it is necessary to find an alternative solution. While waiting for the expert, the secret of the locksmiths comes to the rescue to take stock of the situation.
The simplest solution is certainly the one that takes the least time, especially for those who are not familiar with DIY. The process is certainly cumbersome and not easy, but with a few tests you can make something quick. Not only that, this is a universal method for all locks and doors. Thanks to a simple meal fork you can obtain a lock stop of great value.
You therefore need a fork, not valuable because then you can no longer use it, together with a hammer, hairpin and long nail. How do you proceed? Take the fork and insert it directly into the slot where the window frame is. Take a permanent marker and mark the teeth of the fork with a ruler.
Take the pliers and hold the fork still, together with the hammer that will bend the teeth at 90 °.
Insert the fork into the slot and close the door. The handle and teeth are turned outwards, while the bent part remains stuck where the frame is present. The final step is to take the long nail or hairpin, fitting it into the teeth. This is no longer a fork but a latch that will be used to close the door while waiting for the locksmith. Obviously, those who have manual skills can bend the handle of the fork as they wish, customizing the method.
Other DIY method
For those who do not have these skills, closing the door with a broken lock may be difficult. The only thing you need to do is use the chair stuck under the handle. You should not use a folding chair or one with wheels, better the classic one perhaps in hardwood so that it can make weight and allow a perfect closure.
The inclination is thirty degrees and must fit perfectly, preventing the door from being opened from the outside. Once this is done, we wait for the locksmith to arrive to change the lock, with a new one.
