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Ok so I am ready to start magnetizing some of my models and such. But i'm not sure what size to get or what the difference is between some of the grades or what not. Basically im just not sure which magnets i should get.

I think there is a article on games workshop.... if not


http://masterdarksol.blogspot.com/2008/09/magnetizing-your-models.html

http://www.miniwargaming.com/content/Y86RVpyjoGEl

I hope this helps.

ok so im seeing that i want 1/8" x 1/32" as a good starting size.

Yeah, I'm not too familiar with magnets myself, but I know those two sites are really helpful. Hope they were useful to you.

They were I appreciate it.

For lighter stuff (pieces which don't weigh much) I just cut up a refrigerator magnet with scissors. The free ones the banks give away are good choices, and are more than strong enough to hold on plastic weapons. (I use these for my drop pod weapon mounts, and they hold just peachy.)

The magnets I like best are neodymium 3x3x0.5mm square magnets. They are thin enough to surface mount in most cases. Helps save on annoying drilling