| BCantwell | 22 Jul 2016 7:24 a.m. PST |
Does anyone know of a good source for paper steel (a very thin sheet of steel sandwiched between two pieces of paper) that is amenable to hobby scale sales? I can't find the stuff listed in any online hobby/miniatures sites and the sites that come up in a general search are generally industrial outfits selling to sign shops. Thanks |
 T Callahan  | 22 Jul 2016 7:51 a.m. PST |
I used to use "steel Paper" too. When I could not find a source for it I turned to using "magnetically receptive material" MRM for short. It is sold by the foot or bulk by the roll. I have had no problems with it and use it as part of the basing for my figures. My bases are matt board and MRM on the bottom. My source is Custom-Magnets at link Terry |
| BCantwell | 22 Jul 2016 7:55 a.m. PST |
Thanks for that. I'd still love to find some paper steel though as it is considerably thinner than the 25mil MRM sheets. One of the uses I have in mind is to put it in the bottom of movement trays and for that I'd like to avoid adding any more extra height than needed. The MRM sheets will work well for lining storage boxes and trays though. |
| JimDuncanUK | 22 Jul 2016 7:59 a.m. PST |
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| Rakkasan | 22 Jul 2016 8:07 a.m. PST |
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| Hafen von Schlockenberg | 22 Jul 2016 8:19 a.m. PST |
Renaissance Ink used to sell it,but are defunct. Magnetic Displays have really raised the prises on theirs. They used to sell 5 plain sheets for about £10.00 GBP,C. Now it's all adhesive-backed. US craft stores have never heard of it. I've contacted large office supply distributors over the years too,with no results. You may have to go with one of the thin steel sheets. Most recent discussion here(starting 10 years ago!): TMP link A TMP search for "Steel Paper" will bring up more. Maybe you'll find something you can use. |
| Random Die Roll | 22 Jul 2016 8:42 a.m. PST |
Try "Steel Shim Stock" link Pack of 12 for $21 USD |
| BCantwell | 22 Jul 2016 8:53 a.m. PST |
The Steel Shim Stock looks promising. Is the thinnest of those thin enough to cut with scissors without leaving a lot of curled edges and nasty burrs? |
 Extra Crispy  | 22 Jul 2016 9:14 a.m. PST |
I have 20mil magnet sheeting that would work – magnets do stick to magnets! Happy to send you a scrap sample. mark@scalecreep.com |
| Bashytubits | 22 Jul 2016 9:40 a.m. PST |
If you are going to cut the steel shim stock you should be using a tool like this not scissors.
link |
 Stosstruppen | 22 Jul 2016 10:11 a.m. PST |
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| jdpintex | 22 Jul 2016 11:03 a.m. PST |
Flashing (roof) supplies at Home Depot/Lowes is the same material without the paper (at least it works the same). Comes in 4"X6" sheets or larger rolls. Remember to take a magnet with you so you don't buy the aluminum version instead. |
| VVV reply | 22 Jul 2016 1:16 p.m. PST |
Magnetic Displays is where I get mine. |
| IUsedToBeSomeone | 22 Jul 2016 2:25 p.m. PST |
We sell adhesive ferrosheet Mike |
