Wooden reloading blocks.

[Hunt200]

Do any of you make wooden reloading blocks?

If so what size hole do you use for .38s?

And how deep do you make the holes?

What is the spacing you used?

I have some walnut, oak and mahogany scrapes, which would be better?

Thanks in advance.

 

[john traveler]

wood loading blocks are easy to make.

1/2" spade bit make nice flat-bottom holes.

Spacing should be enough to clear your fingertips as you fill the blocks. Say, 1" between centers. Holes should be deep enough for stability of the case or loaded cartridge. I've used 1/2" depth for 3/4" thick blocks, and deeper for thicker blocks. 50 holes to the block is convenient.

Any of those woods you listed would be good. I like oak and walnut, and then finish them up like gunstocks.

 

[billybob44]

Go see bullseye308..

Do any of you make wooden reloading blocks?

If so what size hole do you use for .38s?

And how deep do you make the holes?

What is the spacing you used?

I have some walnut, oak and mahogany scrapes, which would be better?

Thanks in advance.

You need to go over to TheHighRoad and see bullseye308. He makes some fine load blocks. I have bought two myself. They are beautiful..Check with him-he is a good guy.

 

[Oddball]

I've made some nice ones from scrap 3/4" pine cut to 4 1/2" by 9". This gave me space for 55 holes as I like an empty row between what is done and what needs to be done. The holes were made on a drill press with a 1/2" forstner (sp?) bit and are 1/2" deep. They are 3/4" center to center. The holes on the perimeter are 3/4" from edge of board to center of hole. The size of the holes will accommodate most hand gun rounds. The last thing I did was use a 1/2" round over bit in my router to round over the top edges of the block. Oak would make some really nice blocks. If you wanted to get really fancy, stain the block and glue a piece of green felt to the bottom of it.

 

[wonderwolf]

I've used 2"x6" blocks cut into 12" lengths and using a 1/2" spade bit. lay out a grid before hand and just drill at each X/Y intersection. I also managed to get about a dozen and a half old wooden test tube holders (pretty much the same thing as my load blocks) out of a dumpster on campus. I've given most of them away as I have little use for more than the two load blocks I've made.

you will find 1/2" works well for even .38spl

 

[ecam8000]

I made several templates first out of aluminium sheet with small holes (1/8 inch for marking with a pencil). The spacing and pattern changed (staggered, or even). Once that was done I tried them out on scap wood. Once I found the one I liked I made several. A larger one holds four hundred! Which sits on my lap while with the family while I inspect or trim or hand cap.

 

[Kevin G]

I used 1/2" oak, drilled my holes completely through, then glued a thin piece of plywood on the bottom being careful to avoid glue where holes were.
My blocks are 50 count, have found using them to be a quick way to count shells or bullets. Fill all the holes = 50.
Kevin

 

[625smith]

500 S&W Mag Block

I made one for the 500 Mag before there were any available to buy. I used
a piece of hard maple ¾"X4⅜"X8¼". The holes were drilled with a 9/16" forstner bit.
Sprayed the block with satin Deft clear finish. Here are some pics.

 

[ancient-one]

Made mine like Kevin G. does his.

 

[n4zov]

Here you go:

25 ROUND RELOADING BLOCK-Ballistic Products

or Cabelas carries some.

 

[Hunt200]

Thanks for all the tips guys, here is what I made.

 

[6GUNSONLY]

Nicely done. Wood blocks have a little weight to them and are less easily "upset" than the plastic ones. Plus, just classier.