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03-28-2017, 09:38 PM
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Me and the "Old Bat" have been married almost 42 years. Out side the reloading room besides "I love ya" and "whats for dinner" I have only said about 50 words. I am not going to compete against the Grandkids, T.V., radio or them damn cell phones.
Now inside the reloading room there are no T.V., radio or cell phones. Our last conversation was me asking her what kind of flowers she was going to plant in the garden this year. And to be honest I really didn't give a damn.
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03-28-2017, 10:00 PM
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From Seattle Washington, greetings.
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03-28-2017, 10:45 PM
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The mainest thing...
You've probably gathered that the mainest thing you need is a very sturdy bench with a thick, strong top. Then, some space on top to mount everything and still have room to work. Then shelves/drawers for storage of the 1000 things you won't be using at that particular time.
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03-29-2017, 04:42 PM
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I use an old metal office desk for my reloading. Plenty of storage in the drawers and sturdy enough for my loading press. Good luck and welcome.
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03-29-2017, 08:16 PM
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My space is small. I cut down a solid core door, supported on three sides by wall. Zero movement or flex.
And floor was hard concrete, hard on feet and legs. I put down rubber "jig saw puzzle" rubber floor covering. MUCH easier to stand through reloading session now.
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04-03-2017, 12:36 AM
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Greeting from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Because the reloading bench is for him I would involve your husband. Get his input on what he feels he needs.
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04-03-2017, 02:14 AM
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Aw, I like the surprise idea.....
If you stick to the basics, a top and some shelving he can add to/modify it the way he wants.
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04-03-2017, 02:38 AM
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I included a pull out section for a keyboard and mouse!
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04-03-2017, 09:15 AM
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Aloha,
All great advice given,
just make sure it has a Solid top and lots of shelves for "stuff".
Don't forget to have a place where he can lean his rifles.
Hopefully, our new place will have a barn or shed so I can have my Man CAVE.
Wife has told me to do what I want for my Cave.
Will keep me out of her way.
Hopefully she too can have her own female cave.
Imagine His n Hers Caves.
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04-03-2017, 09:53 AM
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Pics of my bench.....16 ft including casting area..........
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That's a really NICE stool Mike..
Any ldea where l could find one like it??
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04-03-2017, 11:39 AM
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That's a really NICE stool Mike..
Any ldea where l could find one like it??
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No. Stool was made for me by a pastor, now deceased.....A do over would be to get a swivel one with back rest.........
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That's a really NICE stool Mike..
Any ldea where l could find one like it??
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No. Stool was made for me by a pastor, now deceased.....A do over would be to get a swivel one with back rest.........
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Lots of opinions and suggestions so here is mine:
The reloading bench is a personal thing. If someone wants to surprise a family member with a bench then surprise them with a "gift certificate" for a bench that they design. Personally I think skip the surprise and ask the handloader exactly what it is that they want.
Why do I say this? I really like my bench but as soon as the weather breaks I'm going to raise the bench to 5 inches. True I can load no problem and have been for 2 years with this bench. But after all that time I have come to realize that it needs to be higher. It actually drives me a bit crazy knowing that it will be higher but isn't yet.
So imagine the spouse gives me a bench and it's too low or too small or too big or whatever. I'm stuck with it because my loving spouse gave it to me as a gift.
No, let then man design his bench. I mean no disrespect to anyone.
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Pic of the left end( bullet manufacturing) of my loading bench........
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04-08-2017, 01:21 AM
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I need an adjustable table....
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Originally Posted by Thomas15
Lots of opinions and suggestions so here is mine:
The reloading bench is a personal thing. If someone wants to surprise a family member with a bench then surprise them with a "gift certificate" for a bench that they design. Personally I think skip the surprise and ask the handloader exactly what it is that they want.
Why do I say this? I really like my bench but as soon as the weather breaks I'm going to raise the bench to 5 inches. True I can load no problem and have been for 2 years with this bench. But after all that time I have come to realize that it needs to be higher. It actually drives me a bit crazy knowing that it will be higher but isn't yet.
So imagine the spouse gives me a bench and it's too low or too small or too big or whatever. I'm stuck with it because my loving spouse gave it to me as a gift.
No, let then man design his bench. I mean no disrespect to anyone.
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Either my table or my chair needs to be adjustable. Sometimes it's good to stand up and lately (for some reason) it's been better to sit down.
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04-08-2017, 10:41 AM
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Welcome from Louisiana !
For a first reloading bench , keep it simple ... heavy , stout construction and heavy wooded top. A lot of pulling , pushing and hammering goes on so it must hold up . I prefer a solid wood top , I'm always screwing and bolting things down to it. The mounting plates and fancy top surfaces can come later. Go for basic, hell for stout and wood.
I built my reloading bench so that I can sit and reload. My bullet casting bench is higher because I find it better to stand when casting .
I'm sure he will enjoy it.
P.S. Tell your husband he is very lucky to have you for a wife!
Gary
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04-09-2017, 03:31 PM
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Not going to get too carried away as you have been give plenty of good advice.
Use the available space as you "will" fill it up over time.
There is no such thing as a bench that is too sturdy.
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