Build Magnetic Storage For Your Minis

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Published 2018-08-17
I’ve moved on from foam cases to store my mini collection for the better safety and protection magnetic storage brings. Watch as I try to improve on my previous successful cases. And get a few tips on organization too.

Really Useful Boxes 8.1C can be found on Amazon and Office Depot at varying prices. Here’s a link: www.amazon.com/Really-Useful-Boxes-8-1C/dp/B004VRQ…

Unfortunately the sheet metal is not branded but use the standard sheets for HVAC you can find in your Big Box hardware store.

All Comments (21)
  • @Sgt40K
    Great video. You should put an Amazon affiliate link in the description for the material you use.
  • @Daymond42
    I originally found Duncan's (the Two Thin Coats guy) guide on making boxes similar to these, but with magnetic sheets. I found that the sheets were decent and all, but the magnets I've been using (2x1mm, 2 magnets a mini, or 4 for some of the more solid resin ones) just didn't adhere too well to the magnetic sheet. I'd imagine that your method with the metal sheets would do significantly better. I'm running a Skaven army for WH: AOS, and I'll certainly need quite a few boxes for all those rats, and probably the deeper boxes for the larger pieces. Thank you for this video!
  • @6Stevo
    Thanks for this. Great guide and advice. I am gonna do this. Already use larger versions of these boxes for my terrain and they are great. 😊
  • @MrWoodall77
    18:50 - GREAT idea! I already keep dice and counters in tobacco tins. Hadn't considered magnetising them!
  • @fereyd4364
    This is an awesome idea. I've been struggling to find a decent priced metal box for magnetized units. Didn't think about putting a metal plate into a plastic box. Its so obvious now. Thanks for the tip.
  • Thanks, this was maybe the most useful video I have seen on the subject
  • @ruddychung479
    Thanks, Corey! I've had this on my mind for a long time. Foam actually broke off axes of plastic minis, and this seems like the perfect solution!
  • @Pmorris1898
    Thanks for this video. A few other people did something similar, but you showed each step and had some great extra tips. Really appreciated.
  • @GGA007Gaming
    Wait I've been seeing everyone use these but you can get heavy duty tool boxes like these containers for like 14 20 bucks and every single tool company sells em. There are even tackle boxes in the fishing section of most stores that work like these containers too. Best part is they come with dividers too so you can use it like a foam box but without the foam.
  • @Ryan14000
    Thanks for making this video I followed it step by step and it worked out so well :)
  • @Wijkert
    Thank you for the video! People tried to tackle this subject since you made this video, but this remains one of the best tutorials out there. One potential upgrade I have seen is to use nots and bolts to fasten the metal sheet in the plastic boxes. That seems like a good and cheap alternative to that very strong double sided tape your are using.
  • @ath_vigil
    I swear, you're like the Bob Ross of magnetic storage for miniatures in this video haha
  • 28mm napoleonics on bass wood and iron bases, in Plano storage trays with magnets glue down.. Can be strapped together for easy handling.