The file 'MTG Deckbox – Folding Lid 3D Printer Model' is (ipt,stl) file type, size is 645.7KB.
This deckbox was inspired by a lasercut booklet style deckbox with a living hinge. Instead of the living hinge I made a 2 stage lid. It has a spring operated slide lock that holds the lid firmly closed. It can fit about 60 sleeved cards with room for extras. I was planning on customizing it more with emblems, much like I did with my Golgari deckbox, but I'll leave that to you guys.
Materials used:
All the parts are designed to print without supports. The holes are teardrop shaped and thus print without a problem (make sure the tip of the teardrop faces upwards!). The version I printed is slightly different from the CAD files. The real-life version was supposed to be a test. I did find out some problems that I then fixed in the CAD models, however I never printed a second version. If there's anything wrong with the files, please let me know.
Assembly:
The M3 bolts should thread themselves into the two holes at the front. They serve as a guide for the slide to, well, slide on. In other words: to assemble the slide lock, simply put the 'slide.stl' part into the slot in the 'BookletBase.stl' with the latches facing right (The crescent shaped side of the 'slide.stl' should be visible on the rightmost opening of the base). Make sure the slide can glide smoothly in the slot. Then drop the spring into the slot on the left side of the slide. Next, thread in the M3 bolts to secure the slide in place. You might have to move the slide a bit to line up the holes (there should be some tension on the slide due to the spring when you assemble it). The slots in the slide should be wide enough so that it glides smoothly, and the holes in the base should be able to hold the M3 bolts on their own. The slide should be under slight tension of the spring at all times, so that the slide doesn't rattle and the spring doesn't fall out.
For the lids, make sure you're putting them on the right way round. The two parts should be nice and flush with the base, leaving no gaps. There will be some gaps around the hinges, these are OK (they're there to allow the parts to swing freely). The M2 bolt should thread into the 'WallSmall.stl' part, but the lid and base should have wider diameters to allow for free movement.
Let me know if you built this or if there are any problems!
BookletBase.ipt | 249.0KB | |
BookletBase.stl | 29.0KB | |
Lid.ipt | 156.0KB | |
Lid.stl | 21.4KB | |
Slide.ipt | 170.5KB | |
Slide.stl | 19.2KB | |
WallSmall.ipt | 173.0KB | |
WallSmall.stl | 17.9KB |