This organizer is designed to fit inside the versatile Artist Sketch Case available from Hobby Lobby in the United States. Our ASB-001 organizer provides storage for cards in a horizontal configuration and includes 15 acrylic dividers. This case differs from other ASB organizers in that it requires the flip-out storage shelf to be kept in the case due to the low-profile nature of the design. This shelf is often used to store game manuals, books, and boards.
This organizer is great for inexpensively storing large volumes of standard-sized cards from games such as:
- Dominion
- Thunderstone
- Magic
- Pokemon
- and the list goes on…
You will want to measure your cards or cards+sleeves. As noted below, the card lanes are 94.5mm wide. Your cards should be a maximum of 94mm tall (sleeved).
The Artist Sketch Case is famous for being inexpensive. It is also famous for having wildly different interior sizes. This organizer has been designed to support the smallest size case interiors that we have found or been informed of by customers. In some cases this means that the organizer will be smaller than the interior offered by your case and may slide around a bit when handled. A small amount of movement in the case should be fine, but you can always optionally drop some glue on the bottom of the case and glue the organizer into the case to eliminate any movement.
Product Notes
- This v20 design supports 3mm acrylic dividers. Units shipped prior to March 24, 2020 support 2.286mm dividers.
- This insert measures 70mm high and provides four (4) organizational lanes for horizontal card storage. This insert is meant to be used with the swing-out compartment still inside the case. The compartment provides extra storage for rules and boards, and stabilizes the cards and dividers no matter how crazily you swing the case around. Just don’t let go…
- External dimensions: 394mm x 300mm x 70mm high
- Lane width: 94.5mm
- This insert has ~1176mm of card lane storage. It can store ~3920 unsleeved cards or ~2352 sleeved cards (.50mm per card). Keep in mind each acrylic divider will also use 3mm of card lane space. The values used for the card thickness estimate = .3mm.
- This insert is constructed of HDF (wood product) and is natural colored. HDF does not contain a wood grain as it is a constructed wood product.
- Includes fifteen (15) clear acrylic dividers (model ASB-DIV-003). Additional divider packs of type ASB-DIV-003 should be used.
- Insert assembly requires some wood glue and about 15 minutes of assembly time. I recommend Sobo Craft glue or another comparable quick setting, tacky glue.
- Artist Sketch Case not included.
Release Notes
v4
- initial release
- 2.286mm acrylic dividers
v20: March 24, 2020
- v20 supports 3mm acrylic dividers
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Great product, very well constructed and easy to put together. I really like the multiple slats available which allows for a lot of customization with the dividers. Highly recommended.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
I’ve used box inserts from the “other” company and the quality was questionable. Go7 has the best and hardiest quality I’ve used. It went together solidly with some wood glue and clamping and it doesn’t feel flimsy like the “other” brand inserts.
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Kaleb E. (verified owner) –
Good divider, went right together. My only issue is I bought it for Thunderstone, one of the suggested games for it. It fits, but the legs of the internal compartment bent the outer corners of the dividers on the left and right rows. Something to keep in mind if you’re buying it for a game with dividers.
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Bryan V. (verified owner) –
This is a very good ASB insert. My only wish is that there was a taller one where I could stack two bit boxes on top of one another in one lane. Otherwise it is perfect.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
From reading other reviews i knew what i was getting. All the pieces fit together and while there were some minor imperfections (a little space between a couple of joints, and talking minor minor space) the prduct works perfectly as described. Box is $25 at Hobby Lobby and the 40% coupon on their app all the time brings it down to $15 and change. Second time buying this insert and would glady buy again when needed.
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Anonymous –
Just a quick question on this insert.
The case from Hobby Lobby comes with a rather nice tray. It looks like it might be able to sit on top of the insert if you remove the compartment from the lid of the box. Has anyone tried this, and if so, does it work?
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
I bought this to use as a standalone card storage solution on my husband’s desk (i.e. not inside a case). He has lots of prototypes of various card games that have been scattered in piles over his desk for years. This box works perfectly to hold everything neatly and easily visible. I wasn’t expecting the little extra box that came with it, but that works great for all the dice and other tiny pieces. Very pleased with it.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Solid insert. The base panel helps keep the whole thing rigid so there are no worries about the middle pieces moving around and dividers falling out of place.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Loved it! Thank you!
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Amy D. (verified owner) –
Love this! Worked perfect with the case!
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
This fit perfectly in the case from Hobby Lobby. I just needed to add some wood glue to the edges and it held together tight.
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Scott M. (verified owner) –
This basic design works, and is easy to assemble. The thick material is sturdy, but wastes some space due to its thickness, plus there is extra room in the Hobby Lobby case. both wasting more space and leaving the Organizer free to move around unless glued. I am happy with the product, but not extactic. If the fit in the case were improved, it would probably allow more varieties of card sleeves to fit better.
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Admin Bobby G. –
Insightful review! Thanks. Do consider that the reason the insert is loose in many cases is due to wide variance in case quality. What is loose in your case just fits into many cases. These Hobby Lobby cases are not the highest quality cases and inner dimensions vary.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
I’m very happy with this insert. Mine fits the hobby lobby case snugly but not overly so. Assembly couldn’t be easier.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Purchased to use in conjunction with the Hobby Lobby Master’s Touch Artist Supply Box (https://www.hobbylobby.com/Art-Supplies/Storage-Organization/Storage/Masters-Touch-Artists-Supply-Box/p/5227) to store Arkham Horror LCG. Very satisfied all around with the insert.
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Abigail R. (verified owner) –
I have purchased similar organizers from other companies and they have been flimsy and easy to break. I expected a similar quality but since it was so highly recommended on Board Game Geeks, I went with this product.
Man…… I was so pleasantly surprised. The pieces were so sturdy. After wood glueing the joints – it is SOLID. I was super happy with it ans it has made an awesome Christmas gift! Thanks!
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Joshua F. (verified owner) –
High quality product. Super clean cuts. Easy assembly. Very well packaged.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Great insert!!! Very sturdy and fits the cards great. Only nit pick is that there is a little space between the insert and the box so it does not fit snug. But otherwise it’s great!
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