Deck Box with Sliding Panel Lock (MTG Commander)

Highlights

• Unique deck box with slidable panels, adds a wow-factor to your table
• Holds ~115 single-sleeved cards, perfect for a commander deck with tokens. For double-sleeved cards, refer to this model: Deck Box with Sliding Panel Lock for Double-Sleeves
• Customizable design with blank Panels included

Item Description

• Required hardware: M3x12 screw and M3 nut (M3x14 works too)
• Interior dimensions: 72x68x97mm (fits MTG and Pokemon cards)
• Can be lined with fabric inside for an even more luxurious look and feel
• Can be scaled up by 2~3% to fit thicker linings
• My default design uses Final Fantasy (mainly FF14) Panels
• Can be printed without AMS, all color changes are on different layers

Updates: 

• 21. Sept 2025: Customization
  The files now contain BLANK models for the Round Panels around the base and the Knob on the lid to enable you to customize further.
• 27. Sept 2025: Double-Sleeved Version
  There is now a version for double-sleeved cards.

Note

Print the Panels on their side (as shown) for maximum details and robustness of the twisting mechanism
 

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Blender Panel Customization Guide

• Download free Blender software and open .blend file of this project (it already has the blank Panel loaded)
• You should see the following interface, where you can:
  1. Select the image you want to project from your drive
  2. Adjust the image (i.e., cropping it)
  3. Export the Panel as .STL

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Assembly Instructions

• Time needed: ~5min
• Additional tools: M3x12 screw, M3 nut, glue
• Remove supports, especially easy to miss for Knob and Fixer

Step 1: Prepare the Cone

• Take the Cone with the wide side facing up, insert the screw through the Cone from the top
• Add a little glue to the narrow end (bottom) of the Cone
• Attach the Cone to the Lid, it should sit in the hole but not slip through

Step 2: Attach the Rail

• Take the round Rail, slide it over the screw and press it onto the glue spot on the Cone
• Make sure the side with the indents (rails for the Panels) is facing away from the Cone
• The Cone on top should still sit snugly

Step 3: Time to insert the Panels

• Slide the guiding-peg-side of the Panel through the rectangular hole on the side of the Lid
• Make sure the little knob on the lever sits inside the rails
• If it doesn’t line up right away, gently twist the round Rail piece until it fits

Step 4: Fixate the Panels

• Repeat the same process for the other three sides
• Hold everything tight while placing the square Fixer on the screw, ensure theindents face the pegs of the Panels
• When the Fixer is fully seated, the screw should still have a few millimeters of room at the top

Step 5: Screw everything together

• Secure everything with the nut
• Tighten it so it’s snug, but not overly tight
• If you used quick-drying glue, you can carefully twist the top cone to test the fit. If not, wait and adjust it later once the glue has set

Step 6: Attach the Knob

• Glue the knob to the top of the cone for better grip
• Before glueing, ensure the supports have been removed from the bottom of the Knob. The resulting indentation fits the cone

Done! Once the glue has dried, give the top Knob a twist to open the deck box lock, then place it on the Base. Enjoy.