Broken lock key

[ohmish]

Hi

The winter frost made my bicycle lock.. freeze
So I wiggled the key a lot trying to open it
Result: broken key

It's a cheap spiral lock, like this one http://www.skevi.com/images/6125017.jpg

Any idea how I can open the lock now?
The broken key fits in the keyhole, aligning with the height of the keyhole
So the cylinders are pushed up, I guess

Maybe I can force some nails in or something, and turn it open
Do you have a trick or any ideas?

[painkiller]

are trying to save the lock or just get it off the bike and do not care if it is ruined?

[ohmish]

(12-08-2012, 09:44 PM)painkiller Wrote:  are trying to save the lock or just get it off the bike and do not care if it is ruined?

I just want the lock opened and off the bike, so it does'nt matter if it gets ruined
Will buy a new lock

[painkiller]

any kind of cutoff wheel like on a dremmel or cable cutters will work

[Bill]

You could try a hacksaw, but it will take you a while. But PK's idea is probably better.