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Behold! The power of magnets!

There are many videos and blog posts about building better miniature storage solutions for painters and gamers. I have been using various Battlefoam transports and similar cases but they are expensive and can still cause minor damage from rubbing. The commercially available magnetic cases are awesome but come with a hefty price tag so decided to try my hand at making my own case. You need: A plastic box ($15 at Michaels) Thin sheet metal and sheers ($10 each at Menards) Glue (Already owned, but only $4.99) 1/4" by1/16" disc neodymium magnets. (100 for $5.99) Ruler (Already owned if you're a gamer! I used an artists t-square.) Step 1: Measure the inside of your box. The usable dimensions for me were 12.5" x 15.5". I then used my t-square to draw that shape on the sheet metal. Also of note, my box is about 5.5" deep, plenty of height for a dreadnought standing up on a decorative base. Step 2: Cut the sheet metal. Go slow. Pro tip: Don't completely close t...