handgun/revolver work station

[8shot]

Looking for some ideas for a compact handgun only work station...for example mounting scopes/bases etc.

Thanks

 

[stang1911]

Kitchen table?

 

[326MOD10]

Check Lowes or Home Depot for work benches.

Stack On also makes a reloading bench that is compact but gets mixed reviews.

 

[AzShooter]

I now use a dest that I picked up at a thrift shop for $20. It's a nice clean surface that I also use for my leather work. You want something that is stable.

 

[8shot]

Should have been more specific...looking for some ideas to make a compact "pistol vise" to mount scope bases etc.

This is an example but a lot more than I need.

 

[Ruger 13]

Custom build a work station to the exact size, height and depth you want. Its really not a hard project. I recently built a 16 foot long workbench 30" in depth and 37" high. It also has shelves and compartments built in for tools and storage. The whole project took me about 3 days and that was by myself. A small compact bench or work station should be easy once you've designed it. Make it heavy enough and anchor it so it doesn't move around. I'd also suggest a descent vise and don't forget to build in some outlets. You'll find yourself using but for non gun work as well, so design it well,

Looks like some old vacuum tube ham radio gear on the top shelf…….nice!

 

[chief38]

Looks like some old vacuum tube ham radio gear on the top shelf…….nice!

Thanks! The two electronic pieces above the workbench are as follows: the one on the left in the wooden case is variable voltage ac regulator that supplies 0 - 120 volts AC up to 5 amps. That one I built from scratch. The blue one is basically the same concept but for DC current. That one was a kit. They are both quite old but work fine. I use them to test, repair, fix Lionel trains and accessories, fans or any other devise requiring different voltages and currents.

 

[chief38]

Should have been more specific...looking for some ideas to make a compact "pistol vise" to mount scope bases etc.

This is an example but a lot more than I need.

Yup/completely misunderstood your drift. If you don't want to buy something commercially available then you could modify a woodworking vise with wood and leather faced jaws.

 

[s&wchad]

Using padded jaws in a conventional vice is probably the best idea. Everyone should have a decent vice. If you really want to build a dedicated pistol vice, you could pattern it off a Decker or Tipton rifle vice. The decker uses a padded C-clamp to secure the firearm. FWIW, I've used a rifle vice to hold a handgun and it works fine.

Another option would be to buy a PanaVice. I mounted mine to a board that I can C-clamp to the bench. They come with removable plastic jaw inserts and the top swivels to just about any position you could want.

 

[H Richard]

Whatever you do, make it about twice ad big as you think it needs to be. I worked in a cuby hole for quite a few years, and when we built our condo, I had the option and built a 21'x11' shop, with countertop in a "U" pattern around 2/3 of it.





In one corner is a 5'x8' walk in concrete vault, then shelving for gun case etc storage and some fishing tackle.
I used base cabinets and the top was 3/4" plywood covered by tempered Masonite and given a couple coats of clear epoxy finish.

My other "work shop" with sliding compound miter saw, bench grinder, scroll saw, belt sander work bench with vice is outside the "gun" workshop, to keep it clean.

 

[clang444]

It also helps if you have a clean area and a dirty area. Put the drill press, belt sander, grinder, etc. in the dirty area.

 

[chief38]

It also helps if you have a clean area and a dirty area. Put the drill press, belt sander, grinder, etc. in the dirty area.

My new work shop is in one bay of my 3 car garage and to keep things (and cars) from getting dirty when using my grinders i hook up my shop vac to the exhaust of the grinder. That cuts the dust by 90%. My floor model drill press keeps the chips and dust in a localized area-not too bad. When I use my belt sander, DeWalt cut off saw, buffing wheel or other power saws I wheel them outside (they are mounted on tables with wheels) or use a Work Mate outside. Since I now live in a warm climate, I no longer have to deal with the snow and cold. I use my workshop pretty much every day, make plenty of messes but always make it a point to vacuum up when I'm done. My friends always tell me how organized, neat and clean my shop is and I do take the extra time to always clean up at the end of the day.