Remembering Is Key
Misplacing your keys can be a common occurrence. In the car, under the seat, in between the couch cushions, maybe even in the fridge, keys tend to get lost a lot.
That’s why we’ve gathered 10 of the best key holder models, with about half of them holding up your keys with magnets! Some can even hold themselves up with magnets if you don’t want to drill into the wall.
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And now, let’s get to that list!
Hooks
The following are all options that are designed with some kind of hooks. We’ll leave it up to you where you want to put them, but near the door is a tried-and-true option.
Honeycomb
To start the list off, we’ve got this honeycomb key holder, capable of holding up to 24 different keyrings. The hexagonal slots hold inserts that each have a small bar for attaching your keyring or chain to. The design can be screwed or even drilled on to a wall or piece of wood using the nine available mounting holes on this design.
This print is fairly simple, with no complex structures and no need for supports. It’s advisable to print it with at least two shells for strength, but other than that, it’s a pretty easy object to print.
Who made it? Ronniebravo10
Who printed it? This honeycomb key holder has 18 recorded Makes as well as about 900 downloads.
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Gargoyle
On the top of skyscrapers and in mythical stories, gargoyles rule the sky, symbolically scaring off evil in the area. The evil here? Well, losing your keys, of course!
This model has nice detailing, and, according to the designer, you should print it with a layer height ranging from 0.15 to 0.35 mm. It’s also recommended to print with a 50% infill.
Who made it? Jim McLernon
Who printed it? This gargoyle key holder has over 3,800 views as well as 121 downloads.
Where to get it? MyMiniFactory
Golden Gate Bridge
This iconic Golden Gate Bridge model may not capture all of the famous bridge’s glory, but it sure will hold your keys. The design looks great when printed in multiple colors or painted afterward as seen in the picture above.
This model consists of two different parts. Make sure to print with a medium to high infill percentage for strength and try to print a little bit slower as the waves and bridge are quite detailed and small.
Who made it? rosetylerr
Who printed it? This Golden Gate Bridge key rack has 3 recorded Makes and almost 2,000 downloads!
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Shelf
Have too many keys? Well, this design has more than just key hangers, it also includes a shelf. The curved shelf, as seen in the picture, will allow you to organize any extra small items or more keys.
This print can be mounted to your wall using the two mounting holes available. The creator recommends printing with a 0.3-mm layer height as well as a 20% infill. On the model page, it states that you won’t need supports, so make sure you’ve oriented the model correctly. Otherwise, check out our article on overhangs for some more insight.
Who made it? KillerJoe34
Who printed it? This model has almost 4,200 views and 562 downloads.
Where to get it? MyMiniFactory
Volkswagen Bus
Your car keys are meant for driving, so why not have a key rack with the same theme? This Volkswagen Bus key hanger can hold up to five keyrings and the iconic surfboard on the roof adds to its charm.
This design is fairly straightforward and simple. Other than the slight curve on the key holding pegs, all of this model’s detail is in 2D.
Who made it? calesawr
Who printed it? This key rack has one posted community print, over 5,900 views and 899 downloads!
Where to get it? Cults
Mountain
Take your keys for a trip to the mountains with this key rack. It can hold up to four keychains.
The model consists of two parts, allowing you to print them in different colors for a better end look. You could also paint the models to achieve this. The designer recommends printing the first part with supports, but not the second part. It’s also suggested to print it with a higher infill for adding some strength and rigidity.
Who made it? Maker_at_heart
Who printed it? This mountain key rack has over 2,200 views and 149 downloads.
Where to get it? MyMiniFactory
Magnets
These key holders hold up your keys, and sometimes even themselves, with magnets. You’ll need to purchase some if you don’t have any lying around.
Simple
This simple model tells you exactly where your keys are. Plus, you don’t even need a hook! The magnets will hold your keys with ease.
As seen in the picture, printing the parts in different colors can look really good and make it easier to read what’s hanging. Make sure to use a slightly slower print speed to ensure that the letters turn out fine. For assembly, simply put some magnets in the hollow compartment to make this print function correctly.
Who made it? NickRBrewer
Who printed it? This design has two recorded Makes and over 1,100 downloads.
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Animated
If you’re looking through this list, then maybe you know you aren’t the most trustworthy person to hold on to your keys. Don’t worry, this guy knows not to leave your keys under a cushion!
This print uses magnets to hold your keyring from the figure’s hand. There’s also a place for magnets on the other hand making it easy to attach this little guy to your fridge or other metal surfaces.
You’ll need two neodymium magnets (8 x 4 mm) for each key holder. The print will also need supports because of the overhangs. It’s advised to print this model with a low to medium infill percentage so as not to test the magnet’s strength too much.
Who made it? aleiovanevcp
Who printed it? This animated magnetic key holder has two recorded Makes, one Remix, and over 5,700 downloads.
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Shelf
Do your keys need a roomy place to hang out while you’re at home? Give them some space with this magnetic key holder with a shelf. The shelf on this design is larger than the earlier one on the list, with enough real estate to display a decorative print or two as pictured above.
You’ll need a few 6-mm magnets to make this model functional. The maker also recommends printing with a 0.2-mm layer height with a 10% infill to keep the weight low. There are two small mounting holes for affixing it.
Who made it? D4niel
Who printed it? This design has almost 1,000 views with 78 downloads.
Where to get it? Cults
UFO
Doesn’t it always feel like the clutter drawer is always abducting your keys into a field of other random items? Well, this design is sure to abduct your keys, but this time, you’ll be sure of their whereabouts. This magnetic UFO key holder dangles your keys in the air and can hold up to eight keyrings.
To get the model to work, you’ll need to get eight 12 x 5 mm neodymium magnets and have some glue on hand. The maker recommends printing with a 0.08-mm to 0.2-mm resolution, although they stated that 0.08 mm is advisable because it reduces the problem of stair-stepping. There are 11 different 3D printed parts and the maker gives some assembly instructions on the model page.
Who made it? Superbeasti
Who printed it? This special key holder has over 500 downloads.
Where to get it? Thingiverse
Lead image source: Maker_at_heart via MyMiniFactory
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