BennyS
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Anyone using a portable stand like the lee model?
Press stand
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ronnie gore
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I ran out of bench space and got another dillion square deal, so I built a press stand out of scrap metal I had, works great and I can move it around if needed.
I ran out of bench space and got another dillion square deal, so I built a press stand out of scrap metal I had, works great and I can move it around if needed.
joespapa
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Don't know if you can tell by the pic, but the table the press is mounted to is plastic(unbelievable huh?). Home Depot portable work table , $39.95....just needs a little weight to steady it. Will hold 650 lbs.
Twoboxer
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I have used the Lee Stand with the Lee Classic Turret, and it works perfectly. The concrete block(s) you suspend underneath gives it a low center of gravity; add the heavy metal construction and it is rock solid. I bought two blocks but used only one.
It's a little more difficult to use it with non-Lee products, but it can be done. A Hornady LnL Classic mounted using a Lee wood block worked equally well until the wood split because the Hornady's mounting holes were too close to the edges.
Lee sells a metal plate which would solve this problem; you would need to tap holes matching the press's mount pattern of course.
The stand does allow you to quickly switch presses/tools, and it also allows you to use other "normal" tables/desks/benches to support your scales etc.
It's a little more difficult to use it with non-Lee products, but it can be done. A Hornady LnL Classic mounted using a Lee wood block worked equally well until the wood split because the Hornady's mounting holes were too close to the edges.
Lee sells a metal plate which would solve this problem; you would need to tap holes matching the press's mount pattern of course.
The stand does allow you to quickly switch presses/tools, and it also allows you to use other "normal" tables/desks/benches to support your scales etc.
Portable Reloading Table
This is a portable reloading table (the legs can be unscrewed) a friend & I made over 35yrs ago. I had my RCBS JR3 on it for a long time but moved it to a ridged mount on the garage work bench. I put the Lyman T-Mag II on the portable but had to add the 2x4 to space it more towards the center because of it's angled handle. When it's too hot/cold in the garage I use the portable, along side a desk/table, to do my reloading. It's real convenient.
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Portable Reloading Table
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This is a portable reloading table (the legs can be unscrewed) a friend & I made over 35yrs ago. I had my RCBS JR3 on it for a long time but moved it to a ridged mount on the garage work bench. I put the Lyman T-Mag II on the portable but had to add the 2x4 to space it more towards the center because of it's angled handle. When it's too hot/cold in the garage I use the portable, along side a desk/table, to do my reloading. It's real convenient.
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Portable Reloading Table
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Here's the Harbor Freight stand I use, on sale for $26.99:
Adjustable Height Heavy Duty Workstation
Small and portable, works well with my SDB on a Strong Mount. The Strong Mount allows the weight to be centered and distributed over the table top for good stability on such a small table area.
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