Introduction: Keylendar
Monthly calendar made from keys of old / broken keyboard
Step 1: Remove Keys
Remove keys from an old or broken keyboard
Step 2: Remove Characters
Remove the characters or symbols using one of the blade of scissors. Better to shave a thin layer from the whole surface othewise stretch trails would be left.
Be careful using the tools. Don't use cutter or you will risk your fingers.
Step 3: Stick on Number Labels
Number labels are available from stationeries stores. HK$7.50/pack with 2pcs. Place the labels on the keys with tweezers and stick firm.
Step 4: Glue Into Strips
Glue the keys on strips of thick cardboards.
The keys are arranged on same strips since the 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th must be the same day of week in the same month. So as to the others. For keys with 29, 30 and 31 stand alone. So when the job is done, there should have 7 strips with 4 keys and 3 separated keys.
Step 5: Add Magnet Sheet
Glue the key strip onto the magnet sheet. Shape the magnet sheet until it fits the key strip.
Step 6: Place on Ferrous Surface
The keys can hold itself on ferrous surfaces such as refrigerator doors. Arrange the keys according to the days of month and it will work perfectly as a calendar.
Step 7: Further Extension
Can further add the name of the dates at the top or even name of the month.
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46 Comments
11 years ago on Step 3
The cheapest and simplest way I found was to use acetone, aka nail varnish remover. Soak your jar or put it in the dishwasher to remove the label and then wipe it off with cotton wool dabbed in acetone.
Source Link :
http://www.123-labels.co.uk/faq/label-printing/3-ways-to-design-a-smart-looking-address-label/
13 years ago on Introduction
You know I think these would work a lot better individually to the side of the fridge in a cluster, then to mark the date, you arrange them in the shape of the month like it would be on a regular calendar.The strips are a useless way of doing it.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
I agree that the vertical stripes make sense. Find a 7-day/week Gregorian calendar where the number 8 does not appear under the number 1 etc
I just want to know where the builder found keytops of uniform profile--that's a tough find!
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
I found it rather easy. Get a couple of old/broken keyboard from friend. Keys of the same line should have alike shapes, Of course, colour matters. It's hard to find if the key colour is rare.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
At first the permanently attaching them to strips didn't make sense to me either but it really does make the months easier to build. You lose some flexibility in how you could arrange the numbers, however, if you're building a standard calendar grid it works perfectly since you only need to position the 29-31 keys on their own.
13 years ago on Step 7
it's very gooooooooood
thanks
14 years ago on Introduction
The correct name for ironic is ferris.
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
And the correct name for ferris is ferrous.
Wikipedia: Ferrous
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
My mistake, I cant spell very well sometimes.
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
hehehe... (Snickering in the corner)
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
stop snickering
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
They taste good.
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Haha!!
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
:P
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Fgsfds
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
???
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Also, i would like to point out that my Bulgarian chemistry teacher pronounces it "Ferris".
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
epic win!
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
How... ironic.
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
correct name for ferris is buhler....