How to Make a Ring Flight

Ring Flight has become a standard among magicians. Now days rings are ending up in shoes, on shoelaces, etc. But the plot is still the same. Borrow a ring, vanish it, show in an impossible location. Unfortunately, ring flight cases are still expensive. Here's how to make one of your own.
1. Obtain some key cases. I found 5 or 6 of them in a lot, on Ebay for 4.99. They were all leather and brand new.
2. Go to the stationary section of Wal Mart and you can get 3 reels for 1.69. These are for i.d. badges. Pick up some epoxy glue while you're there. Cost is about 1.50.
3. Remove the plastic tab from the reel. Remove the clip from the reel. Use one of the clips from the key case and reattach it to the end of the reel. I used a small set of pliers for this.
4. Set the reel on the case and "eyeball" measure the length of the string from the reel to where the clips hang down. Now tie several knots at that point so the reel will only retract that length.
5. Rough up the leather a bit and glue the reel down. If you want you can leave the end clip on (the back of the reel) and cut a small slit in the leather of the case so that the clip goes inside. But it isn't necessary.

That's it. Let the reel dry for a while and you're ready to perform. Total cost is about $2.33.