Duct Tape Keychain

This Instructable shows you how to create a small Duct Tape keychain that is very versatile and can be carried almost everywhere.
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-10 minutes

Note: This is my first published Instructable, so constructive criticism is welcome.

Step 1 Collect Materials & Tools

Collect the following tools and materials:
-Scissors
-Tape measure/Ruler
-Hand drill/Screw Driver
-Duct Tape
-Roll of Teflon tape
-Small beaded chain/small keychain piece

You don't need the Teflon tape, so you can use an old one. The beaded chain is from a pair of souvineer dogtags, but you can use any keychain attachment of your choice.

Comments

[gregory46580]

cool creation

[unclex6]

You should have just drilled 2 holes!!


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[Ragnar_Svardfri]

That's pretty cool but the other day, I made a leather holster for duct tape that goes on my belt.

[hintss]

why not out of duct tape??

[power]

 if you see me,you'll see your project in my pocket

[romedeiros1970]

I like your key chain approach, although I already have too many do-dads on my key chain as it is. My choice for keeping duct tape handy, (or electrical tape, which I use OFTEN), is to simply wrap a meter or two around the grip of a cheap pen, like you did with the teflon. Makes a comfy grip and nobody "accidentally" steals my pen. Keep on tapin'.

[XaiofDren]

I've heard of putting tape on a pen. Is there an instructable on pen key chains? Somebody, please make one!

[Dorkfish92]

hm, mabey i can make one, i'll try to come up with some ideas this week.

[sharlston]

please make one

[XaiofDren]

Oh, by the way, nice instructable.

[roxymojo]

Brilliant! I love it! Thanks for sharing.

[Dorkfish92]

Thanks for the compliment! PLease don't forget to vote!

[sharlston]

i love it

[codongolev]

hey.... random question, but I went to ollie's bargain outlet (giant "everything is cheap as dirt" store) and got 10 sheets of 8 1/2" by 11" sheets of duct tape. what should I do with them?

[Dorkfish92]

um...is your bedroom floor 935 square feet or less? Heh heh, actually, i have no idea. They could be used to patch stuff up. How much are those? I've never seen them down here.

[codongolev]

it was 3 bucks. pretty amazing.

[sharlston]

thats well chaep

[radiobath]

At first I thought, "What could you do with that little duct tape?" Answer: What can you NOT do with it? There have been so many times where I found myself out somewhere with no cash and needed a quick-fix for something. Hole in my backpack or a strap is tearing, needed to hang something up in a jiffy ("Out of Order" sign, for example), or anything where I would need tape, and not have it on me. The moment I started putting things on my keys/wallet, no matter how useless they seemed at first, became lifesavers. A crappy souvenir pocketknife actually helped fix one of the registers at my work. A little LED light helped me find someone's debit card in a field at night. I'm almost positive anyone who creates this will find out how useful it is within only a few days of having it. Five stars.

[sharlston]

duct tape solves anything

[jimbo333]

thanks for this post, ive been carrying a cut up room key wrapped in ductape, this is much better im gonna switch over

[sharlston]

me too

[simplicity is key]

Your instructable has inspired one project I've recently made! Here's a picture!
I call It "Dang, it's duct tape!" It is the strength of duck tape, combined with the easy usage of scotch tape! c=:-) <<<<<<<that smile's wearing a chief hat!

[sharlston]

thats good

[Radioactive_Legos]

I thought it was a light bulb :P

[sharlston]

thats well cool please post a instructable on that plz!!! :)

[Derin]

8=:) could work too

[sharlston]

woaa thats well good,neat design -sharlston

[simplicity is key]

This is a great instructable because it is useful, yet simple. Simplicity is the key (hence my username).

[daelans]

i totaly agree. plus this is something no ones ever thought of. i mean the closest ive ever heard of is either A. carry a roll of duct tape. or B. ball it up and carry a roll of duct tape. and this is also a stealth role, it thinks its that other type, although ot good disuise cause its stil tape, witch is so obvious its geniious thats the last place id look for tape, in other tape. lol. pure genious man. on a whole other not. pure genius man. absolutely ure genius, almost like outting breathmints in an altoids can HAHA just kdding. besides my off topic ramble about disuises it is still very clever and simple witch is exactly a perfect instructable

[Dorkfish92]

Thanks, glad you liked it

[Walikai]

isnt that a pipe tape keychain?

[Dr. Tarantula]

this is way cool dude i will use it

[ggiihh1]

4.5*

Convienient, 5*
but the tape is rather skinny for any largersized needs -1*
But for pocket sized good +.5*
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5-1+.5= 4.5*

[Gibson_SG_95]

Hail the almighty duct tape! For without duct tape, there would be no point to life itself. Ok, not really, but Awesome i-ble. This should come in handy! Favorited.

[GorillazMiko]

Easy, and a great pocket item! My dad always uses that tape, how does it actually work? It's like.. rubbery paper to me.

[Murdok]

Teflon tape just fills in the gaps in threads, and when you screw something in, the tape seals all of the gaps. It is supposed to be rubbery so it fills the cracks. Very useful for plumbing and vacuum forming.

[smithy813]

you need to be enlightened, you are missing out on a BIG part of this world, and it is easy for you since your dad already has it.

[valkeray]

a very handy little thing to have-thanks for the very nice instructable--nice pics--good description--i definately voted

[comrade_general]

This a easy to figure out, simple to make at home, and great a Instructable well written out! As soon as I get some Teflon tape cases, I'm making one. +1, you deserve it!

[Dorkfish92]

Thanks alot! Every vote counts!