DIY Keybiner

cults3d

I was really excited after coming across the Keybiner kickstarter (link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fortiusarms/keybiner-the-carabiner-refined) and immediately backed it, opting for an aluminum keybiner that I couldn't wait to try out once the estimated couple of months had passed. So, I decided to make my own version, which can be 3D printed or laser cut. This design isn't perfect, but it's a good starting point - the printed clip has very little tension, and I didn't spend much time designing a useful hole pattern in the middle like the real keybiner. If I had more free time (which is unlikely!), my next revision would probably include an integrated clip similar to this: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:169192. I held it together using 4-40 screws with nylock nuts, but 1/2" was just barely too short for two keys depending on their thickness, so I would try using a 5/8" length screw next time. I've included an STL file for the spacer I used, although it hasn't been tested since I simply used a nylon spacer that I had. The STL file has the same dimensions as the spacer and works well for holding two keys.