Mini Titanium Keychain

BottleGrenade · **on:** March 05, 2013, 11:38:46 PM

Just wanted to share my project on Kickstarter, I noticed somebody else posted about my Bottle Grenade on here while my project was going on, so I hope this is welcome.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tactical/wtf-mini-titanium-keychain

Outback in Idaho · **Reply #1 on:** March 06, 2013, 12:00:17 AM

Interesting designs. Great ides for using the neodymium magnet.
Tempting, any plans for a stainless steel version for the smaller wrench?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #2 on:** March 06, 2013, 02:51:12 AM

Let's just hope that if you reach your goal you'll remember the fine folks here that may have helped.

Def

Sent from a digital multitool

Outback in Idaho · **Reply #3 on:** March 06, 2013, 02:57:33 AM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on March 06, 2013, 02:51:12 AM

Let's just hope that if you reach your goal you'll remember the fine folks here that may have helped.

Def

Sent from a digital multitool

+1

BottleGrenade · **Reply #4 on:** March 10, 2013, 03:12:34 AM

Xelkos - I have thought about Stainless, and would of actually rather done stainless instead of Aluminum, as Aluminum is for very light duty. It's still not out of the question, do you have a certain grade of stainless in mind? I could always do a one-off for you aswell.

Cupboard · **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2013, 06:26:33 PM

Depending on cost I'd be quite interested in a large stainless WTF too. Cheaper than titanium and less flimsy than aluminium. Given the overlap between metric and imperial (like 19 and 3/4), how practical would it be to just have one jaw? Maybe like the Pocket Wrench but open. That I would give good money for.

It's a same you can't really have an open ended wrench with that does the big nuts at the base for strength. Ah well, one day someone will figure out how to break physics

BottleGrenade · **Reply #6 on:** March 10, 2013, 07:03:21 PM

I stopped at 5/8" / 17mm because it fits in your hand and still has strength out that far, if i went to 3/4" I'd have to make the Large one alot wider, as it sits now it's about 1.320" wide and 4.400" Long, and it feels really good in the hand this size. I can make anything, and don't have an issue doing custom things, but right now this Kickstarter is Kickin' my butt.

Boyen · **Reply #7 on:** March 11, 2013, 10:18:39 AM

SS makes much more sense for a wrench than either titanium or aluminium.

Outback in Idaho · **Reply #8 on:** March 11, 2013, 10:45:39 AM

Quote from: Boyen on March 11, 2013, 10:18:39 AM

SS makes much more sense for a wrench than either titanium or aluminium.

Aye. Figured the smaller one could be suspended from a ring mail necklace/choker, lanyard, etc. Was an idea anyhow.

BottleGrenade · **Reply #9 on:** March 11, 2013, 03:52:08 PM

I agree about Stainless for a hardcore wrench, and that is my plans for after Kickstarter hopefully, but as I started out making all these myself, and Stainless is a pain to machine. Also I know that alot of people would love to have anything Titanium, and the Mini is a "cheap and useful" piece of Titanium, that is why the project has done well. I'm also throwing if free anodizing and a free Stainless Steel Cable Keyring, I'd say for 30$ you won't find a better Titanium deal that is as useful as this, but maybe I'm biased?

Have you looked at the page from top to bottom to see what I'm offering? If we get to my next stretch goal then Bottle grenades will once again be available.

BottleGrenade · **Reply #10 on:** March 20, 2013, 12:11:22 AM

I would really like some comments on how I could make this better, or even one-off stuff that will fit you. I'm all for doing any custom work if that is what you need/want.

tacticalkeychains.com

Syph007 · **Reply #11 on:** March 20, 2013, 12:32:15 AM

There is nothing wrong with either your wrench or bottle grenade, but Im personally not into one piece tools. For folks here Id wager 90% already have a bottle opener on them, in the form of a SAK, or multitool or other. For the wrench, I really really love the pocketwrench II (and at $14). Its stainless steel, works on a variety of nut sizes, and is a great accompaniment to a full size multitool as it is so slim it can slip in a sheath along with the main tool.

I've toyed with the idea of making up a one piece, machine it myself type of tool, but Im satisfied with what I already have and unless I want to just collect neat little tools, I just dont see the need.

The kickstarter thing is interesting though and if it was open to people outside of the US I likely would have tried it as well.

bmot · **Reply #12 on:** March 20, 2013, 06:54:09 PM

Quote from: Syph007 on March 20, 2013, 12:32:15 AM

The kickstarter thing is interesting though and if it was open to people outside of the US I likely would have tried it as well.

It is, actually. I got one, too. Well, I'm waiting on one

Syph007 · **Reply #13 on:** March 20, 2013, 09:09:12 PM

Quote from: bmot on March 20, 2013, 06:54:09 PM

Quote from: Syph007 on March 20, 2013, 12:32:15 AM
The kickstarter thing is interesting though and if it was open to people outside of the US I likely would have tried it as well.

It is, actually. I got one, too. Well, I'm waiting on one

Last I checked you had to be a US citizen to start a project.

bmot · **Reply #14 on:** March 21, 2013, 10:10:22 AM

Quote from: Syph007 on March 20, 2013, 09:09:12 PM

Quote from: bmot on March 20, 2013, 06:54:09 PM
Quote from: Syph007 on March 20, 2013, 12:32:15 AM
The kickstarter thing is interesting though and if it was open to people outside of the US I likely would have tried it as well.

It is, actually. I got one, too. Well, I'm waiting on one

Last I checked you had to be a US citizen to start a project.

Aah, you mean starting a project, didn't try that, no

Gadget Guy · **Reply #15 on:** March 26, 2013, 05:32:22 PM

I would also agree that stainless steel is the right choice for that tool.

BottleGrenade · **Reply #16 on:** March 29, 2013, 03:13:11 PM

Just put up a new stretch goal for 4130 Chrome-Moly, sandblasted and parkerized.

The picture is just a sample, no engravings and the pry bar was done on the grinding wheel instead of the mill.

Syph007 · **Reply #17 on:** March 29, 2013, 03:16:47 PM

Quote from: bmot on March 21, 2013, 10:10:22 AM

Quote from: Syph007 on March 20, 2013, 09:09:12 PM
Quote from: bmot on March 20, 2013, 06:54:09 PM
Quote from: Syph007 on March 20, 2013, 12:32:15 AM
The kickstarter thing is interesting though and if it was open to people outside of the US I likely would have tried it as well.

It is, actually. I got one, too. Well, I'm waiting on one

Last I checked you had to be a US citizen to start a project.

Aah, you mean starting a project, didn't try that, no

I checked again and now it is open to US and UK people. So if you're in the UK, start up a project I guess!

Metropolicity · **Reply #18 on:** March 30, 2013, 03:22:08 PM

Quote from: Syph007 on March 29, 2013, 03:16:47 PM

I checked again and now it is open to US and UK people. So if you're in the UK, start up a project I guess!

Looks like we are outta luck Rob

nuphoria · **Reply #19 on:** March 30, 2013, 03:38:28 PM

From what I gather, there's more than one crowdfunding venture out there.

I'm sure one of them caters for talented Canadians

BottleGrenade · **Reply #20 on:** March 30, 2013, 09:52:09 PM

Indeigogo (spelling?) is the other popular one.

LL · **Reply #21 on:** March 31, 2013, 12:34:56 AM

WOO! That is awesome... I would love one... Especially if it is made out of titanium...

BottleGrenade · **Reply #22 on:** March 31, 2013, 02:37:41 PM

I'm doing Free anodizing aswell.

BottleGrenade · **Reply #23 on:** April 05, 2013, 03:14:48 PM

Found a new use for the Mini, works as a key organizer too!

BottleGrenade · **Reply #24 on:** April 10, 2013, 06:16:10 PM

It ended, thanks to anyone who supported me.

wine · **Reply #25 on:** April 22, 2013, 04:46:45 AM

Lovely mini keychain.

Link removed.

BottleGrenade · **Reply #26 on:** April 24, 2013, 04:33:25 PM

My project ended.

chris777 · **Reply #27 on:** May 08, 2013, 03:59:01 AM

Wow, he got 3423% of his original goal of $2500.

BottleGrenade · **Reply #28 on:** May 09, 2013, 03:03:35 AM

Yeah it was pretty crazy, I'm working my butt off to get the orders fulfilled, its going to be months of hard work that's for sure.

lowtech · **Reply #29 on:** May 24, 2013, 08:03:41 AM

Good that it worked out for you!
I hope you can fulfill all the orders.

I like that you did not try to put 536 functions in your 1 piece tool, but kept it basic and uncluttered.

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