Magic Mini Holder

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This is a design inspired by the Magnagrip by Thunderhead. I believe I have made several improvements that are worth sharing with the community. Features: -Requires only 6 button magnets and a couple fender washers for hardware. -Allows smooth rotation of miniature without removing from base -Store additional washers (which are stored for later use) or other items in the base which also adds weight for added stability -Miniatures are temporarily secured to a metal washer during painting using blue tack or any other removable fixative. -Magnets hold miniature and rotating pedestal firmly to the base -Miniatures can be quickly removed and replaced by another during batch painting -Bottom storage cap is removed with the use of a washer or coin -Hand supports allow more precise application of paint Assembly: 1. print all parts 2. screw bottom cap onto base (place some washers inside if you like) 3. slide one of the hand support arms into the top slot of the base 4. screw the top cap onto the top of the base 5. glue a large 1.5mm thick washer to the top surface of the top cap and allow to dry 6. install six button magnets (2mm x 11mm maximum size) or (1/16"x1/4") into the slots of the raft Magnets available at this link: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Magcraft-Rare-Earth-1-4-in-x-1-16-in-Disc-Magnet-80-Pack-NSN0657/204721317 7. place the grooved retainer ring onto the raft which will capture the magnets NOTE: this assembly should fit tightly and have a flat surface at the top when combined 8. use a thin glue to adhere the retainer ring to the raft and allow to dry 9. place the raft/retainer ring assembly onto the top cap/washer assembly 10. use blue tack or hot glue to temporarily hold a miniature to a washer 11. place the miniature/washer onto the top of the magnetic raft 12. feel the joy and satisfaction of magical magnetism and smile