Sugru a Lock Finder ('V' Lock)

Have you ever been in the position where you are trying to open a lock but it's too dark to see?  I bet you have, which is why I made this Instructable.  I cannot take credit for the original idea (see Yanko Design site:  http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/04/21/never-miss-the-key-hole/  ) but I can take credit for the Sugru version of it!  :)

Supplies:
Sugru (choose your color)

Tools:
Small stick or pointed tool

Step 1 Plan Your Design

Take a look at your lock to decide how best to form a "V" around the keyhole.  See the picture for a visualization (picture is of a different lock than the other photos).

Comments

[projectsugru]

hey mrsupercool, great Instructable :) James

[bac512]

why not make the V upside down? then not only would it guide your key, it would block water from the lock :)

[Earthy Eric]

Very cool idea. There may be a slight problem with the "V" catching water and freezing in the lock though. Do they make glow in the dark sugru? That would be sweeet.

[makerdan]

Good point on the water problem. Perhaps the bottom of the "V" needs to be slightly slanted downwards to allow water to run out of the keyhole.

[sillyzombie666]

no but you can make your own, just buy glow powder and mix it in

[ChrysN]

Clever!