Introduction: Bike Tool Key Set (MOD)
This is a guide on how to make your own flip out key set using a bike multi tool set kit
Step 1: Take Off the Tools
Depending on how many keys you may have take off one side (or two) of the tools on the tool kit and check to see if the keys match up to the bolt that runs through it. If the keys don't line up you would have to find a circular file and round out the holes so the bolt can go through them.
Step 2: Line Up the Keys
Once you know that each key will fit on the bolt line the keys up in a way that you know they fit together and then using the washers from the tools that came off thread each key on and add a washer after.
Step 3: Tighten the Nuts and Bolts
Tighten the bolt up but make sure you don't over tighten because the keys wont be able to move around otherwise.
Step 4: Finished
Now enjoy having all your keys together in one holder.
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25 Comments
6 years ago
Amazing solution for holding multiple keys..
8 years ago
Great idea
9 years ago
you are a genius!!!!!!
9 years ago on Introduction
Nice concept and execution. A few cautions, though. The first regards those keys with plastic heads. Some of them bulge-y or otherwise non-parallel sides, and that could cause interference when swinging them in and out of the case. Easily remedied with a coarse file or some sandpaper.
-- The second caution is about weight and weak ignition-switch springs. If you have a car whose ignition switch's ON position is at a strong angle from the vertical, this device could cause your key to turn off your engine, first because it's kind of heavy, and second, because it holds the case in line with whatever position the key is in. (The keys rotate on an axis, but don't swivel around freely in all directions.) If your car's ON position is 40 degrees to the right of vertical, for instance, the case of this device will be a counterweight that hangs below the keyhole at an angle 40 degrees to the left of vertical, and will exert a force on the key that tries to turn the key toward a straight-up-and-down position. GM just had a huge recall for this issue, and there were some deaths that resulted from people's losing their power steering, power brakes and so on while moving. My car isn't a GM car, but I'd still be wary of this kind of arrangement, since my ON position is about 75 or 80 degrees to the right of vertical. You could swing the case around so that its weight tended to hold the key in the ON position, but that would be something you'd have to remember to do every time, and to remind others about, when you allow someone to drive your car, take it in for service, turn it over to a valet, etc.
-- The third caution is more trivial, and it has to do with making sure that the locks where the keys are going to be used don't have collars, tangs, or other protrusions close to them that would interfere with getting the keys all the way inserted or turning it once inserted.
9 years ago on Introduction
Nice concept and execution. A few cautions, though. The first regards those keys with plastic heads. Some of them bulge-y or otherwise non-parallel sides, and that could cause interference when swinging them in and out of the case. Easily remedied with a coarse file or some sandpaper.
-- The second caution is about weight and weak ignition-switch springs. If you have a car whose ignition switch's ON position is at a strong angle from the vertical, this device could cause your key to turn off your engine, first because it's kind of heavy, and second, because it holds the case in line with whatever position the key is in. (The keys rotate on an axis, but don't swivel around freely in all directions.) If your car's ON position is 40 degrees to the right of vertical, for instance, the case of this will be a counterweight that hangs below the keyhole at an angle 40 degrees to the left of vertical, and will exert a force on the key that tries to turn the key toward a straight-up-and-down position. GM just had a huge recall for this issue, and there were some deaths that resulted from people's losing their power steering, power brakes and so on while moving. My car isn't a GM car, but I'd still be wary of this kind of arrangement, since my ON position is about 75 or 80 degrees to the right of vertical. You could swing the case around so that its weight tended to hold the key in the ON position, but that would be something you'd have to remember to do every time, and to remind others about, when you allow someone to drive your car, take it in for service, turn it over to a valet, etc.
-- The third caution is more trivial, and it has to do with making sure that the locks where the keys are going to be used don't have collars, tangs, or other protrusions close to them that would interfere with getting the keys all the way inserted or turning it once inserted.
9 years ago on Introduction
I was wondering if any of you that have made this have noticed any problems with the weight of all the keys?
9 years ago on Introduction
I love IT!
9 years ago on Introduction
This could be made with 2 pieces of anything the builder
likes for the outer sides, a couple screws & nuts at each end, a couple
pieces of tubing to act as spacers as needed, and a few washers, between the
keys. Key heads can be ground down to fit, and drilled as needed, I would
venture to guess it could be done for less that $1.00 US; Just Sayin'.
Stuartcom your Idea is a good one, but it could be made this way and save you £ 4.39
9 years ago
Great instructable. For people who aren't as shop savvy,a company called liquid wallet is making a similar product to this by the end of 2014.
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Or Get Keysmart, making them now.
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Very nice! you can hold a few more keys on mine :P
9 years ago on Introduction
This is fantastic will do mine soon :D
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Awesome dude!
9 years ago on Introduction
super idea.
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Thank you, have a go at making it yourself! :)
9 years ago
brilliant idea
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Cheers, I got bored of the conventional way of key holders :D
9 years ago on Introduction
Great idea, well done!
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Thank you Luke
9 years ago on Introduction
That is slick.
good one.