How to make an emergency spare key using household items.
This is PERFECT for an emergency!
Ever find yourself in need of an emergency spare key? I know I have, and that’s why this video is so helpful. Dave Hax is back with a brand-new tutorial to show you how to make a print of an original padlock key, and transfer it onto the lid of a food can. You can then cut out your own DIY spare key and use it to unlock your padlock.
This spare key is so compact, you can keep it right in your wallet. It’s also helpful if you have guests coming to town and you want them to have their own extra set of keys. This is awesome!
- Hold the original key over a flame.
- Once the key has a black coating, place it somewhere safe to cool.
- Take strip of tape and place it onto the key to make a print.
- Carefully peel off the tape.
- Remove the lid from a can of food and lay it on a table.
- Stick the tape on the lid.
- Using a sharp pair of scissors, carefully cut out the key and make it as precise as possible.
Pretty simple, huh? Dave notes you can use pliers and safety gloves for this simple DIY, and please be careful not to cut yourself.