DIY Compact Keychain

Weblog Carlito’s Contraptions shares a simple, clever alternative to the traditional noisy keychain, and all you need is three small washers and a rivet. When you finish the quick two-step project (where step two is admiring your creation), you’ll have a slim, noiseless, and elegant keychain that’s sure to feel good in your pocket.
[via LifeHacker.com]

DIY Roll-Up Keyboard

You’ve been dying to roll up your keyboard for on-the-go use ever since you saw the Mac guy typing away next to John McClane in Live Free or Die Hard and you’ve got a spare keyboard lying around? DIY website Instructables walks you step-by-step through how to make a roll-up portable keyboard using a USB keyboard, a screwdriver, and a few stickers. The end result might not be the most durable keyboard out there, but it’s an undeniably cool project.
Make your own Roll-Up Keyboard
[via LifeHacker]