Congrats and welcome to reloading.
I built a very sturdy bench from drop scraps of 2x4, 2x6 and topped it with 2x12 I got at the local lumber yard, (for free no less) and bolted it all together with 3/8" carriage bolts. Make it sturdy. A good scale is essential. I last bought a 98 dollar Cabelas special, and love it. I have 4 scales now, but I tend to be a gadget freak, so one is all you really need. Look online, Hodgdons, Alliant, Accurate, all of them have load data on the websites, Lymans, Lee, many others have great books, you can't have too many, just confirm any load from at least 2 sources. Leave the drinks, radios and tv alone and pay attention to what you are doing. Look in every case for too much or not enough powder. I am over the 75K mark now, and have never had a squib or double, and never intend to!
