| captaincold69 | 14 Nov 2018 1:26 p.m. PST |
So, I'm going to route of Litko magnetic bases for my 10mm WW2 infantry, but I'm wondering where I can order a good baking pan (with a handle) that the magnetic based figures would adhere too. Any good Amazon purchases out there? I've seen a few but I can't tell if they are metal or the right kind of metal that would take these magnetic bases. |
| Desert Fox | 14 Nov 2018 1:53 p.m. PST |
I use the ones with the semi-clear plastics libs so I can see what is inside. |
| captaincold69 | 14 Nov 2018 2:22 p.m. PST |
I do want something with a clear lid and also a handle, but I'm not sure which ones will be metal that will allow magnetic bases to adhere too. I've read some will not. I guess I could go from store to store locally with one of my infantry stands :) |
 Extra Crispy  | 14 Nov 2018 9:52 p.m. PST |
A steel baking pan with a clear lid and a handle? Never heard of such a thing. Get a plastic box at Target etc. and line it with self adhesive paper steel or sheet magnet (magnets also stick to magnet!) |
| Desert Fox | 15 Nov 2018 8:45 a.m. PST |
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| Walking Sailor | 15 Nov 2018 10:34 a.m. PST |
Cheaper here: link You do not need the expense of copper. But, these pans are 2 inches deep and with the cover 4 inches (102mm) in height (I just measured mine). That's a lot of wasted space for 10mm high figures. Also it is NOT made to stack, the cover handle does not fold flat.l |
mckrok  | 15 Nov 2018 1:22 p.m. PST |
I have dozens of cake pans I use for miniature storage and transport. I bought the vast majority from Walmart or the Post Exchange over the years – cheap and effective. Pans with a handle are more expensive and I can't image I'd ever carry a pan filled with figures by the handle, so I have very few of these. As Walking Sailor mentions, pans come in different depths, so look for the depth you want. pjm |
| captaincold69 | 15 Nov 2018 2:24 p.m. PST |
Thanks Walking Sailor and mckrok Looks like a non-handle pan would work and maybe something that will stack. I'll hardly ever transport these anywhere as this is pretty much for solo gaming at home. I just need a nice and compact space to store my 10mm stuff |
| Extra Crispy | 15 Nov 2018 4:20 p.m. PST |
If transport is not an issue, cardboard boxes with liner are cheap, stackable, replaceable. |
| Volstagg Vanir | 15 Nov 2018 6:38 p.m. PST |
Have you considered deep-dish cookie sheets? For example, these look promising, and the price is about right (w/ lid even!) : {Edit: ok, so that model is aluminum & therefore non-magnetic:
Still, I would think a steel version is around somewhere…
the Key Word appears to be " Sheet Pan " or perhaps 'Half-size sheet pan') link
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| Au pas de Charge | 28 Jan 2020 3:05 p.m. PST |
Has anyone ever gotten a lightweight, magnetic metal sheet cut to order to line the bottom of a steralite plastic container? |
