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key chain? (self.buyitforlife)
submitted 9 months ago by johannesvanderwhales to c/[email protected]
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Any recs on a BIFL key chain? Those rings always get bent over time, looking for something sturdy. Might just be a flaw in the design because if you can bend it enough to get a key on, you can probably bend it out of shape over time.

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[–] FauxPseudo 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Do a search for "key holder multitool." It gets rid of the whole concept of a "ring."

Downsides

  • You need to drill keys to get them on it.
  • Taking keys off it, removing keys, rearranging keys, is a pain.
  • Some models are not friendly to people with arthritis or other hand issues

Upside:

  • lasts forever.
  • You can grab any alen wrench multitool and use the body of it so you don't even need to buy anything. Typically this method can accommodate a dozen keys. Make sure you use the washers between the alen wrenches between the keys
  • Attach a carbineer and it hooks to your belt without you ever sounding like a janitor
  • Gives you a firm grip on any key in a lock.
[–] johannesvanderwhales 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Do you have an example of what you're talking about? Searching for that seems to bring up a variety of types of things.

[–] FauxPseudo 3 points 9 months ago

There are a lot of variations on the theme. I tried posting a picture of my home made one but I'm getting a 403 error. Here is what mine looks like.