Built a bench...

[Mikey217]

Very nice job!! A couple of friends and I built my workbench about 11 years ago. It's quite wobbly front to back while I'm working the press. Looking at your design, I'm going to add plywood to the sides to stabilize it. Thanks for sharing, and have fun reloading!

 

[Waveform]

Looks like the NRMA bench plans found here

Thanks for the link! Now if I can just convince my wife to let me put this in place of her piano I'll be set....

 

[blujax01]

Thanks for the link! Now if I can just convince my wife to let me put this in place of her piano I'll be set....

Put a doily on it.

 

[colt44sp]

Store all your lead on the bottom
shelf for a good stable bench and
keep your powder measure close to
the edge as a back-saver and your
good to go.

 

[BWDenver]

A littel support

If you're going to shoot once fired military cases, especially 7.62 you might think about a support going up to the ceiling or angled to the wall. I found I was lifting the bench when I was sizing some cases. 5.56 were not bad, but the 7.62 really took a lot to get out of the die.

Bryan

 

[imakmst]

as a reloader AND a woodworker...great job

 

[THEWELSHM]

Now go and buy a Hornady Lock and Load AP press....Saweeet

Thewelshm

 

[Magload]

After years of shooting I am finally taking the plunge into reloading. Growing up I would help my Dad reload for the hunting rifles but only now am I starting on my own with pistols. Of course the first thing I needed was a bench so I pulled this old plan off of the internet, made a couple of changes, and landed here. I am quickly running out of space but the best thing about this bench is that the loader is solidly mounted through 3" of wood in the front and 6" in the back...no movement whatsoever!

If there are any suggestions for changes or additions that any of you have found helpful I would appreciate the advice.

Nice job and a nice bench wish I had room for one that size. Don

 

[joeintexas]

Great looking bench! Just needs more clutter, brass tubs, bullet tubs, primer tubs, powder canisters, dies, calipers, scales. Just kidding, you did good! Now it's time to have fun.

 

[Magload]

Well the OP original post was in 09/25/12 you want to bet it is now cluttered? Don

 

[lhump1961]

Well the OP original post was in 09/25/12 you want to bet it is now cluttered? Don

Since you folks were nice enough to resurrect this thread I'll throw in an update. Cluttered and out of space? Oh, yeah! That happened quick so I have had to expand since those pics were taken...a lot! I have to admit I tidied up a bit for these updates as I usually have something in progress.

I've been very satisfied with my hand loads and get great pleasure from the process...I think my stuff is better than factory! I don't usually load to the top end of specs but rather prefer stuff that suits me. I can load .357's for my K frames right where they should be while my L frames might be something a bit different. The 380's, 9's, 40's and 45's are pretty straight forward so the .357sig for the M&Pc is a nice distraction. My dad is still very active and loads most of the long guns but I did take over for my Marlin 30-30...my gun...my loads. Started shooting trap with my son-in-law so there's that, too...loading trap is quick and easy so no big deal, the MEC is always ready to crank out some AA's for the Citori!

Thanks for the comments and feel free to share any suggestions.

 

[Rule3]

Your killing me here! Still to neat

Envy of all that room.

 

[X Ring]

Still looks neat and organized to me, I like.

 

[Magload]

I can see you have taken over the whole room. Good move. Don

 

[Bigdog357]

Nice setup, really like your original bench with the sliding doors. I designed and built mine based on my needs, seems like I never have enough room.

 

[lhump1961]

Nice setup, really like your original bench with the sliding doors. I designed and built mine based on my needs, seems like I never have enough room.

I like your set up better...more thought out. Mine has been added to but it's in need of a re-think to accommodate the stuff as a whole. I need to go around the corner with bench as you've done. Very nice.

 

[2011redrider]

Nice looking Bench! Built same one back in the late 70's. Was recently getting ready to build a new bench and came across the plans on the internet. Remember building it with my Dad who has passed on. Great memories! Was very sturdy and had lots of storage.

Great Job!

PS here is the link to the plans if anyone wants to build it, even comes with a layout and cutting diagram.
https://www.shotgunsportsmagazine.com/downloads/bench_plans.pdf

 

[Nevada Ed]

Nice bench but...............

you have W231 !!

Holly molly.............

 

[S&WIowegan]

I built the very same bench over 20 yrs ago. It was the plans from the Reloading Manufacturers trade organization and cost $5 mailed to me. It is heavy and bull strong. The thing is so sturdy it NEVER wiggles when running my Dillon 650 presses. I built it after struggling with benches that seemed strong but wobbled constantly when loading. I load standing up because I get less pain and kinks and the plans leg length was perfect for stand-up.

Highly recommended!

 

[lhump1961]

I built the very same bench over 20 yrs ago. It was the plans from the Reloading Manufacturers trade organization and cost $5 mailed to me. It is heavy and bull strong. The thing is so sturdy it NEVER wiggles when running my Dillon 650 presses. I built it after struggling with benches that seemed strong but wobbled constantly when loading. I load standing up because I get less pain and kinks and the plans leg length was perfect for stand-up.

Highly recommended!

I also load standing up and adjusted the leg length (couple of inches) to suit my height. I pushed the top section back two inches to give it a bit more working depth and laminated the surface for good visibility and easy clean up. With over 400 lbs of lead on the lower shelf it doesn't move at all...not a bit!

This bench plan has been around a long time and is tough to improve upon.