Reloading Bench Setup

[ontargetagain]

I am in the middle of a reloading room remodel but here are some pics.

Holy cow! So you are new to this? LOL
My wife is a crafting fanatic and has an inventory like this and then some, the other day I asked her if I could have a current 'catalog' of what she has in stock

That is an impressive inventory, very cool!
Karl

 

[smokindog]

I didn't see it but I may have missed the reference.

You may want to review this thread!
http://smith-wessonforum.com/reloading/131364-show-us-your-reloading-setup.html

 

[AveragEd]

There is a photo of mine in the thread on which loader to buy. Might as well not hog bandwidth with a second posting.

Ed

 

[Hairtrigger]

If building your own, consider putting longer legs on the bench eliminating the need for an aftermarket mount, save the money for powder
If you already have the bench , go to local metal shop and buy a piece of 6-8" tube or Ibeam , save the money for
The two presses on left use Ibeam the right press is on a piece of rectangular tube

 

[mmaher94087]

Hairtrigger; "The two presses on left use Ibeam the right press is on a piece of rectangular tube ". Question: What is the height, from the floor to the mounting base of your Hornady LNL press? I'm building a bench. These photo have given me some great ideas.

 

[Hairtrigger]

Hairtrigger; "The two presses on left use Ibeam the right press is on a piece of rectangular tube ". Question: What is the height, from the floor to the mounting base of your Hornady LNL press? I'm building a bench. These photo have given me some great ideas.

The pics are at my "Spousal Avoidance Center" not at my house. I will measure later today and report back
Btw. I made the Spousal avoidance center a place on Facebook.....my wife hates me for it!

 

[Kanewpadle]

There is a photo of mine in the thread on which loader to buy. Might as well not hog bandwidth with a second posting.

Ed

There's plenty of bandwidth here. Updated information is nice sometimes to as well as more ideas.

 

[Kanewpadle]

If building your own, consider putting longer legs on the bench eliminating the need for an aftermarket mount, save the money for powder
If you already have the bench , go to local metal shop and buy a piece of 6-8" tube or Ibeam , save the money for
The two presses on left use Ibeam the right press is on a piece of rectangular tube

Saving money isn't the highest priority. I want it right the first time.

I want the press raised because the lighting in my garage isn't the best and it won't get bumped inadvertently. It also seems that having the press raised will allow me to keep my back straight and not hunched over. Everything as close to eye level appeals to me.

 

[Hairtrigger]

Hairtrigger; "The two presses on left use Ibeam the right press is on a piece of rectangular tube ". Question: What is the height, from the floor to the mounting base of your Hornady LNL press? I'm building a bench. These photo have given me some great ideas.

My bench top is 32"
The Ibeam I use is 8" plus the 3/4" piece of wood I put on top
40 1/2" to where my press is bolted down.
I am always amazed that people are so willing to throw $50 on a bent piece of metal called a strong mount

 

[Twoboxer]

Hairtrigger; "The two presses on left use Ibeam the right press is on a piece of rectangular tube ". Question: What is the height, from the floor to the mounting base of your Hornady LNL press? I'm building a bench. These photo have given me some great ideas.

Hope you realize that the best press height depends on the operator . . . height, arm length operating posture.

Best way to estimate how high you want your press is to "operate" a "phantom press" and see where you want the arm swing to be, where you want/need your eyes to be.

If you ever want standing up to be an option, do the test standing up because you can always get an adjustable chair/stool to provide the right height when seated.

 

[Hairtrigger]

Hope you realize that the best press height depends on the operator . . . height, arm length operating posture.

Best way to estimate how high you want your press is to "operate" a "phantom press" and see where you want the arm swing to be, where you want/need your eyes to be.

If you ever want standing up to be an option, do the test standing up because you can always get an adjustable chair/stool to provide the right height when seated.

Definitely a personal preference
Standing or seated Tall bar stool is my pick

 

[Bob R]

My main bench is this one.

I also have a fairly old wooden desk that I have a Lee single stage bolted onto for rifle stuff.

This was a few years ago, it has become more cluttered since then. I really like the wall system.

bob

 

[Kanewpadle]

My bench top is 32"
The Ibeam I use is 8" plus the 3/4" piece of wood I put on top
40 1/2" to where my press is bolted down.
I am always amazed that people are so willing to throw $50 on a bent piece of metal called a strong mount

I'm glad you're amazed. It's my money isn't it? I asked for help. Not ridicule.

 

[mmaher94087]

All of you folks have helped me. Kanewpadle, sorry for the drift and thank you for the timely (for me) question. Hairtrigger, thank you for the dimensions; food for thought. And Twoboxer, I think the adjustable stool is the way to go. Now, back to your regular broadcasting...

 

[otisrush]

Yeah that's good to bring up Ivan, I have a couple workmates that I incorporate from time to time when I have more than a few things going at the same time. They are sturdy, portable, and handy.

The B&D WorkMate works great. I have one - and it is is my one (and only) loading bench.

I've never had an issue with sturdiness, etc. It sometimes gets a little cramped - but I think that helps me be more efficient and organized.

OR

 

[Bob L]

When I built my benches, I knew that I would not be comfortable trying to sit down while reloading. The the length of the arc that the arm on the presses have, it just seemed that my knees would always be in the way. So I built my benches with a height of 40" which allows me great leverage as well as placing the press where I have an easy view to see exactly what is going on. The more complex the operation, the better view I want. For example,, my Rock Chucker is mounted to the tabletop but my Dillon 650 is mounted on one of their stands on top of the table. This places the shell plaet at about 55" so it is very easy to see what is happening on each station.

 

[Houlton]

bench

Mine is only 4' long but works well for me.

 

[Bigdog357]

This is my bench I can stand or sit while reloading, I use half for reloading the other half for working on and cleaning guns. Make your bench as big as your room allows, you will always wish you had more space

 

[Hairtrigger]

I'm glad you're amazed. It's my money isn't it? I asked for help. Not ridicule.

Not meant to be

 

[Hillbilly77]

A lot of these pictures are making me realize.....

I need to throw Mrs. Hillbilly out of one room in the house and claim it as my own.