Reloading Bench
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rck281
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I saw some wood ones advertised at Harbor Freight but haven't seen them in person.
Just make sure that it is sturdy and well made.........not the cheap china stuff with small screws and bolts and partical board.
Working a press can break a table down if not well supported from the up and down motion day in and day out, no matter how slight.
Working a press can break a table down if not well supported from the up and down motion day in and day out, no matter how slight.
cbpotel
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If you construct a loading bench yourself, do not make it any deeper than 20 to 24 inches. If it is any deeper it will become a catch all for everything in your loading room. I am currently living with the consequences of a bench top that is too deep, mine is 48 x 96 inches. It is so easy to get yourself buried in reloading clutter. Keep it simple.
longranger
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I have one of these Beechwood,rock solid, I have taken mine apart and moved 4 times.More versatile than a typical wood work bench, I also do engraving on this bench really nice to work on/with.I wanted something that was near furniture quality as it was going in my house. I have tried to upload a few more pictures of the shelf, cabinet and drawers with no luck. Worth every penny I paid for it. www.woodcraft.com has them.
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I started with a 4x8x3/4 sheet of oak plywood. I cut it to 2x8 and glued and screwed it together, used 1x2 trim on the edge, then attached it to a kitchen base cabinet as well as lagging it to the wall studs. Less than $100. Then things got a little crazy...
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Moonman
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Google Americanworkbench.com
John Sirpola has a variety of nice benches, located in S.C.
John Sirpola has a variety of nice benches, located in S.C.
5/8" plywood with a 1/4" tempered Masonite top glued on, over 2X4 framework (on edge), and set over base cabinets and bolted to the wall studs.
DAB
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built this last year, 2 layers of 1/2" ply (it's what i had laying around), topped with laminate (keeps it easy to clean up), set on a pair of drawer units, front reinforced with 4x4 glued and screwed to top. top screwed to drawer units. 30" high, 24" deep, 48" long. trimmed the front edge with 1"x1" aluminum angle (glued and screwed, with construction glue). free standing shelf for more stuff storage. you'll have to chisel a little of the 4x4 away for the press to clear. works great.
also, get a good light with magnifier ($19 at Michaels). and a comfy chair. light added after pic was taken.
also, get a good light with magnifier ($19 at Michaels). and a comfy chair. light added after pic was taken.
30-40 Kraig
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I went to sears and bought one. The table top is solid particle board about 1.75 inches thick. Came with a peg board back and a light ficture. Two big drawers and a bottum shelf. It works good and it sturdy.
reloader7.62
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I made my bench from an old office desk I pick up for $15 at the Habitat Restore. Back is made from and old entertainment center somebody put out beside the road near my house that was free. I plan to build a much nicer bench at some point but this will do for awhile.
MDMarauder
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I recycled a old government drafting table.
A close up of my reloading god.
A close up of my reloading god.
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Squarebutt
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The main thing is to eliminate any wobble when you crank the handle of the press or the powder measure. I've reloaded for years on a small tool stand made for a small saw or planer. The frame is rigid and the feet extend out past the width of the top. I've also used a B&D Workmate when I take my single-stage presses to our club for classes. I bolt the presses to a solid piece of oak, then C-clamp the wood to the Workmate. If you have room, an old steel office desk is plenty solid for home use.
LostintheOzone
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I built this one out of 2x6 and some scrap wood I had laying around. The Top is finished plywood. Took about 3 hours to build. Probably about $100 in material. Solid as a Sherman tank. I found the plans on the net. Jim
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DAB
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common themes: sturdy and you don't need a lot of space to reload. but shelves for storing things you aren't presently using are very handy.
DAB
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A close up of my reloading god.
"give me your powder"
MDMarauder
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