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Occasionally when magnetizing models, I would rather use metal strips on one part rather than matching up polarities of magnets.

What type of thin magnetic metal sheets are available, and where to find them? The hobby stores just sell brass, aluminum, and tin.

You need ferrous metal to attract magnets and something thin for ease of cutting and minimizing the profile, but that still leaves plenty of options. My personal favorite is thin galvanized (electroplated with zinc to combat rust) steel sheet, either cut from scrounged ducting and the like (have a recycling center nearby? GOLDMINE!) or from roof flashing. A pair of cheap aviation shears or tin snips make quick work of cutting the stuff.

Another thing I use for mounting on/in miniatures are micro screws and washers. Sort of like you find in glass repair kits. You can get them by boxes of 100, and the flat head allows you to drill a narrow hole and get a flush joint on the steel side. For larger contact points you can use washers too. Avoids needing to cut anything.

I use offcuts of galvanised iron on my fantasy movement trays (painted black) and magnets in the bases of the models. They hold to it fine.

Any HVAC company or building site will often have small offcuts that they throw out (too small to use) that you can often score for free or a negligible price.

The tops of thumbtacks.
Bonus - you can use the poky bit to pin things.

Thanks for the responses. I knew there had to be simple solutions out there, but I didn't know what to look for. I did a search on the Lowes sight and found 10ft x 2" thin galvanized iron hanger strips for only $3. That will last a lifetime for my purposes.