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!

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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

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.

always a joy

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 !

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Don't use small magnets on magnetic sheet or magnetic tape, it will degrade the magnetic properties of the sheet/tape. This is because the polarity in magnetic sheets is arranged in repeating strips of +/-. Normally the polarities balance each other out, but if you put a disc magnet on there it will distort the polarity and permanently degrade the strength of the sheet's magnetism. Use steel instead. Or you can get Ferrotape, a ferrous tape that looks like magnet tape but has no magnetism of its own, whilst allowing magnets to attach to it.

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!

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.

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

A little trick I use myself: Personally I secure magnets to bases by encasing them within a little dollop of acrylic basing paste (Vallejo's sand texture, FYI). I have to leave them aside overnight to dry, but the paste is basically hard as a rock when it does, since it's a very similar material to what one would use to lay bathroom tiles.

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

Brilliant detail as always!!

love a good batch production line

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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

I have a painting handle that uses a screw on cap. coincidentally, soda bottle caps fit on this. So I super glued magnets on the bottom of the bottle caps and use some poster tac and then I didn't have to buy cork or dowels for batch painting. Its an option for those that are looking to be more efficient. I love these videos. Such a great ambassador of the hobby and humanity.

A+ for shop safety. Bless you sir.

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

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.

I’m so glad I found your channel!

I literally just finished building my first conquest models and am exploring magnetization options. Glorious content as always

This is pure gold advice! I've been doing this for years myself using second hand store baking trays. And I've been using dollar store glass jars with metal lids for my paint handles but magnet to magnet in a wood handle... ya... I'm making the change.

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

I've been doing this for year with all my Infinity minis. It helps CB started making bases with a handy 1.5mm diameter slot for a magnet. The downside is as you mentioned when you do has a critical failure pewter minis can do some real damage to other pewter minis. But to alleviate that problem you can still use a little bit of foam in your cases/storage area's just to soften the movement IF you do drop it or a magnet fails.

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

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.

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

I glue magnets similar to how you do it, but using hot glue: I prepare a non-stick surface, either i put a sheet of baking paper on the table or use something flat made of silicone. I put the magnet in the right position it should be once it's glued to the base (learned your reference magnet trick on one of your videos, still have to magnetize handles though), then i dribble hot glue on top and a bit around it, then i put the base on top of it, then let it cool. In the end i have the magnet solidly grabbed to the base from the bottom and the sides, yet it's flush with the table, and since it's hot glue, if i desire i can remove it with some heat. And it's very fast, you can have a bunch of bases ready quick if you put down many magnets on the surface waiting to be glued (just be sure they aren't *too* close).

Awesome tips Brent! Here's another one for you: If you're 3D printing resin bases, use the "hole" feature to make a perfectly magnet size hole in the bottom! I keep a little notebook next to the computer, and I have a page with all my magnet sizes and the dimensions I would need for the hole. I like to make the hole 0.1mm larger than the magnet in both diameter and depth to allow for the thickness of the glue and any slight variations in the magnets.

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.

Great video, you’ve covered everything I usually do for storage. Wargaming minis get a magnet under the base (usually held by greenstuff) then get stored in boxes exactly like you demonstrated. Board game minis get a steel washer underneath (annoying hole in the middle and all), because as you say the extra weight is really useful especially with light plastic minis, then I usually add a strip of flexible magnetic sheeting inside the gamebox to hold them so everything can be stored in one place.

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

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

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.

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 :)

I loved this video! Made me second guess myself. I went ahead earlier and magnetized all my bases with an adhesive magnetically receptive sheet that I simply cut around the bases. Seems to be working well so far, without being too weak or too strong ; my only fear now is adhesion longevity!

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.

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

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

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 ❤️❤️❤️

thanks for all the good tips Goober!

This is great! For my magnetized minis, I store small groups of minis (for kill team or warcry) in cheap metal lunchboxes for transport which are the perfect size and have fun graphics. And for storage, I use the magnetic sheets since they are much easier to cut. They're weaker than steel, but the thicker sheets (I use 60 mil) are more than sufficient for storage or mild transport

6:26 comfortable diameter depends on hand size, but those wooden dowels are definitely a great shout. I use empty pill/supplement bottles myself. I like the bigger ones (2" diameter) better, although I put a cork on top instead of a magnet and that makes them slightly too tall for my airbrush booth. Cork on top is for where the pin in the foot goes. This way I have great excess to the bottom of the mini. To prevent them from falling over, I glued a small cork coaster to the bottom. Cardboard also works.

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!

I got inspired by your priming video, and decided to magnetize my workflow! I don't have access to power tools and workshops, so I glue little ferromagnetic disks that are meant for makeup depotting, onto surfaces like painting handles and the board I'm using for priming. It's honestly life changing!

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

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

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!

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.

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!

Thank you for this video. I love learning more about others processes with magnets. I use 3mm thick magnets for most of my minis. It's the thickest one I can use with super glue and still be very close to the metal sheet. Sometimes I will do the green stuff and do a big batch. Then I am able to use thinner magnets. I don't buy the best magnets I can as they can get expensive. I get them from amazon for cheapish. Based on this I find that it's usually better to put that magent on after the model has been built as some seem weigh more than others and some need more magnets. This is likely due to the magnets not really being n52. Still, I think it's worth the cheap magents. I put some of the steel sheet on my round dowels instead of magnets as I don't have a drill press and don't trust free hand drilling. I still make sure my magents are put on the right way each time as you advise though. Thanks again for the video.

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

Sick video, man. GREAT INFO THANK YOU

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

Such a good video on magnetised models

I've used small washer that I glue 5x2mm magnets to. It gives the minis a bit more bottom weight and the magnets are generally strong enough. Glad I'm near your mark!

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.

I use automotive drip pans for gaming boards. My terrain and miniatures have magnets in the bases, so everything stays in place if the table gets bumped. Great video with many great ideas. Thanks

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

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

really good thorough video on magnetization!

This is super helpful!!! Great video!

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

Genius idea am going to do this to my bolt action models and warhammer models !

Brilliant and informative! Shout out from South Africa! HOOOHAAA!!!

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.

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

This was great! I just recently order magnets and a magnetic stick plate to do this as a carrying case after listening to Paint Bravely. This gives some more ideas, and I'm totally digging it

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

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

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

I recently have been finally able to find steel cake pans with clip-on lids with handles attached. Been looking for them forever. Glueing a magnet to the underside of my Infinity minis has been a life changer to the storage and transport problem.