DIY Compact Keychain

Weblog Carlito’s Contraptions posts a simple, clever alternative to the traditional noisy keychain, and all you need is three small washers and a rivet. When you finish with the quick two-step project (where step two asks you to admire your creation), you’ve got a slim, noiseless, and elegant keychain that’s sure to feel good in your pocket
[via LifeHacler.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 plunking away next to John McClane in Live Free or Die Hard and you’ve got a spare keyboard laying around? DIY web site Instructables goes step-by-step through how to make a roll-up portable keyboard with a USB keyboard, screwdriver, and a few stickers. The end result may not be the most durable keyboard on the market, but it’s an undeniably cool undertaking.
Make your own Roll-Up Keyboard
[via LifeHacker]