Improved Deck Box with Gears for Magic the Gathering EDH Commander

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After several attempts to craft and assemble the impressive CCG Deck box with gears, I decided to re-design it. The original concept was ingenious but in my opinion, the puzzle piece construction was more suitable for laser-cut wood or plastic, not 3D printing. The old design proved challenging to assemble (in my experience requiring an excessive amount of glue, broken ends, and exacto knife cuts) and necessitated numerous prints to complete (see photos for comparison). This "functional reprint" is designed to print faster, assemble easier, and function better. Let me know your thoughts in the comments section. Major improvements: The front, back, side, and inner pieces were all combined into one, easy-to-print solid block. The pinion gear is now secured by a pin, relieving stress on the top hinge and resulting in a more robust open/close operation. The bottom has a simplified shape and easily snaps into place. The entire assembly has been carefully calibrated to fit perfectly. Holds 100 sleeved cards nicely. Also holds 60 cards plus a 15 card sideboard well. UPDATES 2/10/15 -- I added deck boxes with mana symbols and incorporated a lower profile pin. 6/5/2015 -- Made a small adjustment to the main body model to facilitate easier assembly. It was difficult to slide pins into place. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJJ5MVuMWFs&feature=youtu.be