Magnetize Your Minis! Painting Handles, Transportation, Storage, and Beyond! :-)

I Magnetize almost all of my minis, and it increases the ease and efficiency of the way that I hobby. Putting the right neodymium magnet or piece of steel under the base makes the mini easy to hold while painting, and it's useful for storage and transportation too. It's also convenient for movement trays. You can even stick your minis to your refrigerator! I go over the design of comfy magnetic painting handles in this vid. Also, I briefly mention magnetizing joints in this video, but this is a more niche application. I magnetize ALL of my bases :-)
I've been wanting to make this vid for a while! Two of the earliest vids on this channel were about magnetic painting handles and magnetic storage boxes.
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[@RedGeist]

You inadvertently made one of the best magnetizing wargaming figures tutorial in one of your yellow Chaos painting videos. The idea of securing magnets to a base with the help of green stuff has been a lifechanger. Now, whenever I have leftover putty after sculpting, I dip into my glass display cabinets, and secure the older magnets on my figures better with a ring of putty. Thanks for the great content!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Nice! That's a great way to never waste putty hehehe

[@RedGeist]

@@GoobertownHobbies at Adepticon, remind me to walk you through how magnets can be used to make a Warhammer army airplane-safe

[@MarquisDeSang]

Fucking magnets! How do they work?

[@brianhall4182]

I never thought of that. Usually I just use leftover putty by making random pieces of basing debris.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

I’ve been looking for something like that for a while. Glad to now know what to search for. Strike plates!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Ahhh, that's the ticket, laddie!

[@Thanos88888]

Dimes, nickels, quarters, loonies, and toonies are all viable options too. Just stay away from that American play money.

[@August222]

That Brent has a Harvard degree comes as no surprise. Your videos are dynamic, relevant, and wicked smart.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

I took a few night classes there through their extension school... I think the Qdoba rewards card probably says more about me :-)

[@wellywanderer]

Wicked Smaaaaaaaht!

[@JacopoSkydweller]

@@wellywanderer There it is.

[@nicholashurst780]

I secretly suspect that he and miniminuteman (history-tuber who went to college in Boston) are actually the same person

[@nicolaspace1182]

I used to think that a Harvard degree guaranteed someone was smart, until I was proven wrong a few times, but it usually does indicate they have self discipline and a good work ethic and are knowledgeable, and many are indeed wicked smart, but a few at least, are definitely not what anyone should be calling smart (unless they are even less intelligent themselves) but that doesn’t mean they aren’t knowledgeable or hard working. Goobertown is smart, hard working, and a great content creator!

[@Mekhami]

For 3d printed resin bases, it's actually quite easy to punch a magnet hole in the base. In lychee or chitubox, the hollowing feature can put holes in miniatures for drain holes; upsize that hole to the width and depth of your magnet, and it works like a charm. It only takes a couple seconds to punch the hole in the base, so my entire build plate can be done in 30 seconds.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

good call! this totally makes sense, I'll give it a try someday. :-)

[@tomm6863]

@@GoobertownHobbies Magnetic Paper/Film, some glue (the adhesive on the paper isn't very strong), and a scissors/hobby knife to cut the magnet paper to size also works pretty well (and works for regular bases too, but not nearly as strong as neodymium magnets, so metal models on regular or resin bases doesn't really work).

[@Jathom]

@@tomm6863 I have a 1 inch circluar punch for doing exactly that. Works great for most person and smaller size resin models and holds well to steel plate.

[@matthewbull3688]

I came here to share this; good to see it's already covered!

[@Numerlon]

This this this. even if I am not magnetizing, I am punching holes in the bottom of all my bases as a future proof. I found better results of doing this in lychee compared to chitubox :)

[@jaredeuga8824]

Quick tip for those who want to cut their own sheet steel but have never done so be careful with the edges or wear gloves. Cutting sheet metal, especially steel, with snips like that can leave really sharp and jagged edges that will easily go through skin running over them with a file quickly can remove those burred edges. I can't count the number of times at work a tiny slip on an edge has caused me to release red dummy indicator fluid.

[@todoville]

Howdy Goobertown - I just wanted to let you know that your videos are an absolute highlight of my rabbit hole into this hobby. I've learned so much from you, and I was JUST getting ready to dip into magnetization when lo and behold, you drop this video. I couldn't be more excited to watch it and learn. I just wanted to say thank you for your hard work, your wonderful attitude, and your various tips n' tricks. I show everyone who wants to get into the hobby your channel, and I will continue to do so as long as it's around. You have a disarming kindness about you that is unmatched. Thanks for taking the time to do this service for the community.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Hey thanks for the note! I'm glad these are useful for you... and I'm happy that the timing of this one worked out so well! :-)

[@Godofantz]

I painted my first models this last week thanks to your videos. I just wanted to practice to paint my new campaign mini but I ended up having so much fun it's become my new hobby.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

That's amazing!!! keep goin keep goin! :-)

[@deliciousrelish]

The magnet sandwich is answered in such depth that anyone can do it now! Thanks for this video!

[@UntiltedName]

I've seen some whacky magnetizing attempts over the years. One guys infantry had nickel-sized refrigerator magnets. They had just enough sideways pull to where they acted like a pseudo-movement tray. You could gently slide 1 model across the table and several others would follow lol. I tend to use 5x2mm for infantry. 3x2 if they have weak glue joins on the feet like those bloodbowl amazons that stand on their tip toes. My other mags were for specific magnet jobs and were sized for those specific applications.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

hahahaha, that's great

[@Mark-cl4dd]

Brilliant detail as always!!

[@echodelta2426]

Great content. I remember your earlier video about magnetizing painting handles. This is a very good follow-up with a lot more detail . Thanks!

[@no_wegian]

thanks for all the good tips Goober!

[@Stephen-yk5ik]

Thanks for this video. In the process of finishing up my first unit and this is a lot of great info.

[@DonkeyMuscles]

Another amazing video. The amount of effort you put into the things you do, is unreal.

[@AvocationNation]

Sick video, man. GREAT INFO THANK YOU

[@Derek-pe2gw]

I love the old Easton Aluminum in here. I had one as a kid and loved it. That might have been my favorite hockey stick ever. Great video Im currently in the process of magnetizing my storage and this really helped

[@jumpingman6612]

This chanel is simply a gem! Thanks for this and all other tips and tutorials.

[@cinderheat]

Really enjoyed this - particuarley the painting handles - thanks for the tips!

[@robbie.205]

Well done. Best DIY video I have seen this year. Thank you.

[@orcpaintshop355]

I love how you showed off this again!!!!! This is a great way to help people thinking about magnets totally worth it

[@ddis29]

always a joy

[@charlesbush4063]

I’ve gotten in the habit of using old gift cards and hotel keys as spacers for my magnets under the bases. Works a treat!

[@LordScimitar]

I really love the idea of those strike plates! I'm going to see if I can get those in my country

[@chaoskas]

I love magnets, too. Great Video, you inspired me to try some things (again). Thank you!

[@narlee2014]

Brilliant! Great job! Always learning something new! I’m still here for the fishing videos🎣!

[@montes.8035]

Such a good video on magnetised models

[@vee_tinymoose]

Thank you! I’ve been in the experiment stage with magnets for far too long & it’s great to be able to jump ahead by sharing your results

[@kartchner7]

Once again Brent provides an in depth thoughtful solution to a constant problem we all have. Thank you!!!!

[@lizconner9024]

This is super helpful!!! Great video!

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Brent! Outstanding Magnet Mini video! I like how you showed the Jazza set of mini's I have those still in the box and have not had to gumption to get going on them, maybe this is the video to spur me on? You have always been a stalwart builder and you are a truly generous person, Thank You! I will be looking for your next video, see ya then!

[@jbriggsiv]

Great video. I love when you share some great tips like these. I've done something similar to the painting handles for making two-tiered cases that are great for armies with big centerpiece models. I took a big deep plastic box, put a steel plate in the bottom, secured it by drilling small holes and fastening with four small bolts. I then used four dowels with magnets on both sides and stood them up with two on one side and two more in the middle. I then put a second half sheet on top of the dowels. This let me put my tall models on one side, and the shorter ones on the the stacked side. It's not quite as slick as the handles, but it's cheap and flexible. It worked great for my AoS armies, particularly daemons and Kharadrons that have really little troops (e.g., horrors and arkanauts) but very tall centerpieces (Kairos' wings get in the way and my Ironclad is massive compared to other models). As for gluing magnets to bases, I also ran into the super glue issue. But found if you use a glue that has a hardener, it effectively dries like and epoxy. I use a thick glue to make a nice blob that takes 25-30 seconds to cure, place the magnet in the middle, then give it a spray of hardener and it instantly turns into an epoxy that much harder and holds stronger than what the glue would normally do if left to cure with air.

[@jhontehpirate]

really good thorough video on magnetization!

[@sebastiankottmann8097]

Damn! Just the right video at just the right time for my purposes! Love it ❤️ At the moment I'm painting an old BattleMasters (Claymore Saga in Europe) box. Already started to experiment with magnets to stick the minis to the bases. But had no solution for storage & transportation. Steelsheets & baking forms made my day ❤️❤️❤️

[@miniaturestash]

Great video Brent, it was so powerful I couldn't pull myself away from the screen

[@ExigentMidnight]

If I'm 3D printing bases and want to put a magnet hole in them, I use the drain hole feature to put a hole the size of the magnet in the bottom. The bases are too thin to hollow but the hole will still get added without having to open up the STL in a 3D modeling tool

[@GoobertownHobbies]

nice! great call, I need to give that a shot :-)

[@jonathandawson2962]

I’ve been waiting for a vid just like this. My use of magnetic sheets hasn’t worked for me so you tips around baking trays metal, sheets and milliput instead of super glue has been invaluable…. Thanks Brent !

[@vitaemecha]

love a good batch production line

[@MMMayhem]

Thanks for the magnet tips Brent, I've been trying to think of a good solution for my Conquest minis, because the bases are indeed shallow; now I have one!

[@TheNeonCaster]

For those with mini collections pre-existing that you might want to magnetise quickly, The Magnet Shop (based in the UK) have the WarMag line of adhesive magnetic discs that work very simply. They’re designed to cover the entire base, which increases the height of the mini by a millimetre, but makes for a huge contact point for your storage surface or handle.

[@noverman]

They also have the sheets that fill the Really Useful 4L boxes. and are printed designs to boot. Just wish I could find a supplier state side.

[@CFTim]

@@noverman 3M (and probably others too) make ferrous sheets, which are basically the same except without the design, but for half the price. I'm sure you can find them in the US.

[@andyauskochberg83]

Hi Brent, love all your videos and I am happy that you're also a fab of magnets. I am using magnetic foil for my hex terrain to have a different map /battlefield every time I play my self created game. I put the hexes on plywood with magnetic paint (paint with ferro magnetic particles). I just love the possibilities and the easy storage.

[@thekawna]

I've been using magnets for my display minis for a bit now, but there's a lot of things in here I'll be applying for when I travel! Great video =3

[@CampaignTerrain]

Very nice. I can certainly understand the... 😎 attraction. Great video, Brent

[@lintonw4157]

the locktite epoxy is awesome! love the pointed tip it creates

[@jeggzzzz]

I've been using magnets for years but I learned so much from your video! Thanks for this! :)

[@oddrknot4]

Finally did this with my Seraphon army and it was so easy. Now I'm debating doing the same with all my DND miniatures.

[@csc639]

Thanks for another wonderful video, Brent! I always wanted to make one of your wooden painting handles, but drilling a hole was a tricky part. But thanks to this video, I glued strike plates on wooden sticks and got a pretty similar stuff. I glued corks on the other side so I can subassembly stuff as well hehe Anyway, thanks for the vid and happy new year!

[@z0g975]

Awesome vid, as always. Thank you for so many ideas :)

[@micahgorham2641]

You're awesome for this! Thanks so much! I'm going to combo this with my toolbox idea

[@GoobertownHobbies]

nice!! have fun, Micah :-)

[@daspinselkollektiv]

Magnets 2.0! Love it. Made a vid on how we magnetize it for the german audience and I can't get around always referencing your handles. Great video :)

[@MoMagnets]

This video is hands down the new Gold Standard for anyone trying to get into magnetization. I utilize many of these techniques already and consider myself a pretty savvy magnetizer...but even I learned a lot here! I am both inspired and discouraged to make my own version of this video. It almost seems redundant to do anything other than link folks to this one in the future 😅 Might just stick to specific kit guides for my channel. Hats off to you for this highly in depth guide!

[@GrandOldDwarf]

I've been using this system for the last two years. Very big improvement over the foam that I had been using.

[@fujoshiiiii]

love the idea of using those thin eyeshadow depotting magnets on the bottoms of bases, though the stronger neodymium magnets are probably better. i'll have to experiment with this some!

[@aaronbono4688]

Excellent video. I have been using magnets on my minis for quite some time and you've given me some new ideas. When I go out and get sheet metal I look for roofing sheet metal because I found that's cheaper. Of course as you said you have to be careful to make sure you pick out sheet metal that will work with magnets.

[@tommymclaughlin-artist]

Adding magnets to the minis themselves for articulation is actually super useful in Battletech.

[@Moonlighter_TV]

That's hilarious timing. I watched your original video about your magnetized storage case from like 4 years ago 3 times last night and planned on doing something similar. Love seeing an updated video on the topic.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

hahahaha, nice!

[@markgnepper5636]

Great stuff friend 👏 👍

[@Cryptweasellord]

Awesome video! One more material to use in the bottom of a 'document bin' is any ferrous sheet, I'm using FerroFlex. It's stronger than a magnetic sheet, but less strong than steel. The benefit is that it's able to be cut by normal scissors.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

oh good call, thanks! :-)

[@Mike-tc2rl]

What a wonderful video. Thank you! I've started using magnets for bases, and this gives me a bunch of new ideas. Magnets are great because I spend way too much time painting each mini, and it sucks to get them scuffed up.

[@mossighare]

What a great timing for uploading this video! Just bought my first batch of magnets to magnetize the bases of my first batch of models I painted after getting inspired by your videos :)

[@GoobertownHobbies]

heheheh, I hope the magnetization went well!!! :-)

[@daemonnexusknight]

I love magnets myself and have been using them primarily for transport though I have also magetized the bits for some larger models, such as Knights.

[@benfordree]

Such a great in-depth video! I love the inventiveness for all of your priming rigs! Seen some other people talking about hot glue, I've been using this but haven't been transporting anything around much, so I can't vouch for it's strength/longevity in regular use. I do find this easy to get polarity correct on a magnetic adhesive sheet though, and also to get the base and magnet flush with the surface. I put a sheet of baking paper over the magnetic sheet (so glue overspill doesn't get on the magnetic sheet), put my magnets down on the baking paper so that the polarity is correct. Then I put a fairly thick blob of hot glue on the magnet, and push the base/mini onto it. The glue being thick and 3D means that it doubles as the spacer between the magnet and base, so both are flush to the surface. I usually leave them in place overnight to give the glue a chance to harden. It's seemed to work well for me so far!

[@KabinMiniatures]

Definitely some great tips and tricks in here! Those strike plates look perfect for the Conquest minis. Awesome work as always 👍

[@GoobertownHobbies]

thanks! I'm so excited about these conquest minis now :-)

[@Fymosis]

Great video, as always !

[@aaronbono4688]

I actually like using hot glue to glue the magnets to the base of the mini. You have to make sure there's at least a thin film of hot glue between the magnet and whatever surface that you attach it to or the magnet will pop out fairly easily. What I do to get the magnet to stay as close to the bottom surface as possible is take a small piece of sheet metal and coat it with Crisco and then stick it to the base to pull the magnet toward the bottom. After the hot glue sets up you can twist that little piece of sheet metal and it'll pop right off.

[@RagingRugbyst]

Started watching your vids when you started even though I don't really paint models. Your attention to detail and care shows in everything you do and you have the most soothing voice and relaxed attitude. As I said on the first comment I made, your channel is a treasure and I am SO, SO glad it grew this much.

[@The0dore]

Omg, turns out to be that I 've been looking for some video-tutorial just like yours. Thank you for your video and research!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Nice, I hope it was helpful! Have fun with magnets :-)

[@Rob-qe3cg]

For the slot bases, just clip out or grind down the slot in the middle. I used to clip them out entirely because I glued nickels to the bottoms for weight on my hormogaunts. As long as you glue or epoxy slot in good, it's fine to remove that meat from the bottom so you can center a magnet.

[@PaintingTableVideos]

I love your OG Dark Eldar army! That great paint job makes the classic models feel like the modern range 👍Well done Sir!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Hey thanks! black paint for the underarmor, and secret-weapon washes on the armor... I might need to paint some more now that speedpaint is a thing! :-)

[@aislynalder6617]

Just wanted to say your vibe is infectious. I love watching your videos because you always bring such good energy. Amazing tips too ofc. Bu lt those happy little smiles echo how I feel when I play woth my little plastic people.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Keep having fun with it! I hope you're having a great day :-)

[@LordMuzhy]

I’m so glad I found your channel!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

welcome! I'm glad that you're here :-)

[@Wazanator]

This man not only has the most wholesome useful miniatures videos but he has two of the most adorable cats

[@gonk0190]

Another lovely video... Miss your old upliad rate but the new videos are good!!! A small tip I have is to use really flat wide magnets - stops your bases sticking to each other!

[@A_friend_called_Five]

This video is so good. It's helpful, informative, and jumps right to rhr point. It has a plesant tone and is quite watchable. Excellent work!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

hey thanks for checking it out, friend Five! :-)

[@gregoryhall4062]

Well now I know what I'm doing this weekend. Brent 10/10 with the knowledge and technical skills sharing. If you ever find yourself in Georgia I owe you a beer for all your awesome videos

[@GoobertownHobbies]

have an outstanding weekend!!! :-)

[@animeator]

Magnetic flightstands... Honestly looks like fun when it spins.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

It IS fun! Plus, the model is janky enough that I'm not too concerned for its safety ;-)

[@animeator]

@@GoobertownHobbies which is excellent and I name that ship the Mer-E-Goronde!

[@bradcraig6676]

Strike plates! I have looked for magnetic steel discs to make flight stands and failed, but now thanks to you I know what they're called and where to get them. Thanks Brent.

[@galan8115]

Goobertown, there is a faw easier solution to glueing the magnets to the base. Take a sheet of metal / magnetizable surface that is flat. Put a sheet of baking paper on top. Put your magnets. Bit of hot glue. Stick the base on top. Bit of hot glue. Base on top. If you score the surface, it is quite probably that it wont come off.

[@andrewa3071]

A+ for shop safety. Bless you sir.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

nono, there are many comments on this video because I forgot to use gloves while working with tin snips! B+ maybe ;-)

[@andrewa3071]

@@GoobertownHobbies I missed that! woops! Protect those Fingies!

[@Wijkert]

I like these kinds of video's the most. Where you report back on your experience after doing a hobby related thing for a while.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Thanks! I figured I've tried enough variants of this magnet stuff that it was time to make a vid :-)

[@sigismundlee389]

I followed your magnetization system since the little gobbos and has been a game changer for my project logistics.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

that's awesome to hear! I love 'em :-)

[@bigfil1981]

One of your first videos I watched was about building these carrier things.

[@TerrierHalo]

About to try this for the first time for storage and carrying, thanks for the video, really helpful.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

oooh, have fun!!! I hope you find a system that works well for you :-)

[@angeksee]

I'm going with the less elegant velcro way, but your video helped me a ton. Kudos.

[@JonSteitzer]

Awesome video!

[@WilhelmScreamer]

that baking tray storage option is insanely clever

[@itsallfunandgames723]

I was just planning to magnetize all my Battletech mechs. Looks pretty easy.

[@andraslibal]

This is the next thing I will do, I have trays of ASOIAF miniatures they are moving on the battlefield in their tray and it is so easy to bump them. Magnetizing the small trays would help so much in avoiding this + also it would help with transporting them to tournaments. It is really cumbersome to take the whole box. This is a great idea. I have also seen some case called the A-case they are a Polish company and they make transporting cases with metal shelves for minis. I know what I am getting for Christmas :) Thanks Brent for the encouragement that this is a good idea :)

[@GunnbriktChronicles]

Great summary of msgnets, even the negatives. Tried myself years ago and found them not the best for metal minis as too heavy. Will give them a shot again hopefully in future for my orks!

[@juhanisuominen7719]

I started painting again after 20 years. I learned so much from your tutorial videos. Thanks a lot.

[@GoobertownHobbies]

Very nice! Welcome back :-)

[@akillays]

Magnetic storage is a game changer for me as a travelling Dm, so many needlessly broken minis

[@LittleScaredMan]

When I bought my first mini painting kit a few years ago, I was confused by the instructions using fancy words like “priming”, so I took to youtube and Goobertown Hobbies “FUNDAMENTALS!” video was the first thing I watched and building my own magnetized handles from an old broomstick, was the first thing I did afterwards (as well as buying a wet palette). The information itself, to put the Minis on a handle, probably saved me from a lot of frustration while painting! Today, already knowing about magnetized handles, this video was still very informative and I learned some new things I can implement into the hobby. Thanks Brent!

[@yesmilord2350]

This is a really cool video. Super awesome army painter let you do a behind the scenes. This video was worth the wait.

[@sniffles8672]

Great advices !

[@joepalazzolo7475]

One of the "advantages" on the dollar store becoming the dollar-twenty-five store is (at least near me) the expanded craft section. On my last trip I found a bunch of sheet-metal signs and tags that I've used in the bottom of my transport totes (also found at the same store) to hold my magnet-based figures. They also have magnets. I'll have to check out the makeup section next time for dry brush brushes.

[@Xxazzan12xX]

thank you brent!

[@IceColdEmber]

I have a way to do flight stands: you drill the hole for the peg deeper into the model. It'll be secure from wobble by the hole it's seeded in and secure when being lifted up by the magnets.

[@cazvan1]

I love that you're using the old Dark Eldar Warp Beasts. Those beauties were one of my first sets!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

I love that old DE range :-) The beasts actually look pretty good on 40 mm round bases!

[@shiftedclock]

I print little magnet holders in PLA with an FDM printer to fit circular magnets under bases. For example, for a 6x2mm magnet, the "tube" would have a 7mm outer diameter and a 6.1mm inner diameter, and be about 2mm tall. Just enough to fit the magnet. A brim can be added to provide more surface area to glue the holder to the base. Modeling glue melts the PLA magnet holder to the base, then super glue is used to glue the magnet inside the holder. This provides much more surface area for the magnet to hold on to. I haven't had a single failure yet. Fifty 6mm magnet holders can be printed in an hour, and they're easy to install as part of the normal model assembly process.

[@morganw.4711]

It’s delightfully in character that you held off on making this until you found the strike plates to give yourself more flexibility with your magnetization process. Thank you as always for your upbeat, informative videos.

[@oneeyedking3]

I made cases like these a while ago. They work great!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

very nice!! :-)