Show us a picture of your reloading bench - Page 102

floydster · March 30, 2012, 10:17 AM

thump, was thinking the same thing, would have made the area so much nicer

GT1 · March 30, 2012, 12:24 PM

Hey, $75 is 1000 bullets. Certain choices have to be made at times. Sometimes aesthetics have to come in second.

thump_rrr · March 30, 2012, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GT1

Hey, $75 is 1000 bullets. Certain choices have to be made at times. Sometimes aesthetics have to come in second.

I see a Hornady LnL AP Progressive, Hornady Auto Charge, a Thumler Model B, and 6 cans of One Shot.
Something tells me that an extra $75.00 wouldn't make the difference between buying regular food and eating KD for a week and if I had to I'd eat KD for a week and put the drywall up.

OpelBlitz · March 30, 2012, 06:49 PM

While it would have looked nicer, maybe he didn't want it or felt it was necessary.

Neutered10mm · March 30, 2012, 07:48 PM

Simmer down boys ... It's in the works ... Money was tight due to ordering a PSA 5.56 upper for the AR I'm building

Rest assured that drywall is in fact in the plans as money presents itself. I'm in no huge hurry ... I'll be reloading for years to come and the fact remains that the looks of the bench have no impact on the press' ability to turn out great rounds

BLJimmy · March 30, 2012, 09:02 PM

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Rollis R. Karvellis · March 30, 2012, 09:42 PM

FastCouger your years ahead of me, I, still haven't run my power to the basement yet.

snuffy · April 2, 2012, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by FastCougar View Post
She is still a work in progress. For instance, I will be redoing the peg board and installing a hard wired outlet hub (6 outlets) so I can keep the wires running to the back of the bench. As it stands now, the plan is to eventually top the OSB with a smooth counter surface and install a vise on the corner as well as install some shelves above the peg board. Also going to hang another shop lamp up above and install a ceiling mount double outlet.

I'm not trying to be an ass but just offering constructive criticism.
Installing a couple of sheets of drywall would go a long way in producing a much better looking reloading area. Your total cost would have gone up by maybe $75.00 including a can of primer and a couple of hours worth of labor

Here's my idea of decorating;

I don't need no damned interior decorator telling me my loading area is ugly. That safe is in my living room. No SWMBO to tell me any different. My whole house is a man cave,, "rustic" is what I call it, some may call it a mess!

Ronno · April 14, 2012, 01:26 PM

I still need to build a bigger area in the basement. I don't have 4 presses set up because of no room. I do have up and running from the earlier photos, the Dillon w/casefeeder, Hornady LNL AP w/casefeeder and bullter feeder, RCBS Pro 2000, MEC 9000GN, MEC 600Jr and Horandy LNL. I still need to set up another Hornady LNL, Hornady 366 12ga, RCBS rock chucker and Forester.... So many toys and not enought room!

M.Weier · April 14, 2012, 02:48 PM

Ret.CWO · April 14, 2012, 03:45 PM

Picture 906.jpg

Picture 893.jpg

I have since added to the bench from when this photo was taken. Wish I had more room.

joecil · April 14, 2012, 04:03 PM

Here is the last pictures I've taken off it which when I first set it up. I have 2 Lee Pro 1000 presses, 1 Lee Reloader Press and mostly load 45 Colt (Pyrodex or Goex), 45 ACP and 9mm. I load 12 ga by hand with old discontinued Lee Loader hand kit and also with Pyrodex or Goex.

IMG_0214_Sm.jpg IMG_0219_Sm.jpg

jwrowland77 · April 14, 2012, 04:06 PM

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1334433911.307396.jpg. Here's my very first reloading bench. I have in the works for a new one already.

Ret.CWO · April 14, 2012, 04:15 PM

O.K. Huntinco I think you got us all beat. Would love to come and play. If I could have a setup like that it would be like I died and went to heaven. You and your friends have fun as life is to short not to.

Semper Fi
CW03 (Ret.)

JagerMachine · April 16, 2012, 10:46 AM

Finished my reloading/workbench. Pretty simple and very sturdy. I'll be spending a few hours reading through this thread to get ideas for shelves/storage.

2x6 framework, 4x4 legs and 3/4" thick oak top.

blarby · April 16, 2012, 11:45 AM

Ahhh, the simplicity and soothing darkness !

The brass and extra powder storage is underneath, and in the closet behind me.

The shelf to the right is simply for tools needed at the time, and loaded storage.

I have the beauty of having a normal "room" to use, so I don't need to pack everything into one corner.

Neutered10mm · April 16, 2012, 11:46 AM

Looks great ... a little word of advice: If you are going to forgo the front legs, make sure you lag bolt rear legs to studs in the wall. If your legs don't align with wall studs, I'd opt to lag a 2x4 or even a 4x4 between the last two legs (nearest the press) and then cross bolt those 2 legs to this wall brace. I have found that my bench will slightly rock if I press down hard enough in my rhythm. I'm waiting to install drywall before doing this, but I have found that it's needed with my setup, you might find the same. Great stain matching with the old toolbox! Kudos

GT1 · April 16, 2012, 11:52 AM

blarby with the duct tape light mount for the winner.

Right out of Red Green.

JagerMachine · April 16, 2012, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastCougar

Looks great ... a little word of advice: If you are going to forgo the front legs, make sure you lag bolt rear legs to studs in the wall. If your legs don't align with wall studs, I'd opt to lag a 2x4 or even a 4x4 between the last two legs (nearest the press) and then cross bolt those 2 legs to this wall brace. I have found that my bench will slightly rock if I press down hard enough in my rhythm. I'm waiting to install drywall before doing this, but I have found that it's needed with my setup, you might find the same. Great stain matching with the old toolbox! Kudos

FastCougar-

I thought about bolting it to the wall, but it is extremely sturdy and doesnt lean/flex a bit when I really crank down on the press. Thanks for the suggestion though. I'm really happy with how the stain came out.. that is just one coat of Minwax Dark Walnut.

Neutered10mm · April 16, 2012, 04:07 PM

inspected my bench after writing that thinking it might be the case ... found a slight wobble in one of my legs ... about 1/16" shorter than the rest ... shimmed and now is rock solid as well

blarby · April 16, 2012, 05:32 PM

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blarby with the duct tape light mount for the winner.

Right out of Red Green.

Look closely....its duct tape OVER zip ties.... that son-of-a-gun just wont stay STILL !

ole farmerbuck · April 16, 2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by blarby

Look closely....its duct tape OVER zip ties.... that son-of-a-gun just wont stay STILL !

Thats what a hot glue gun is for! I had to do it to a light just like that in my old reloading room.

grandutefan · April 17, 2012, 11:59 AM

Jager, I see orbs in your second photo. Is your house haunted?

scythefwd · May 7, 2012, 06:40 PM

new bench, new shed...

Things left to do.. pegboard surround, paint, quick change mount for a progressive and shotgun press, shelf for the scale, shelf for the PM, hang 3' shop light

The top is 2.5" thick, the bolts on the press are .5" thick. Bench top is 49.25x 29.25

aerod1 · May 8, 2012, 10:23 AM

This are pictures of my reloading bench. This is my first attempt at posting a picture. I hope it comes through okay.

March 30, 2012, 10:17 AM	#2526
floydster Member Join Date: January 13, 2008 Location: Central, Mn. Posts: 1,443	thump, was thinking the same thing, would have made the area so much nicer __________________ Smokeyloads

March 30, 2012, 07:48 PM	#2530
Neutered10mm Member Join Date: January 5, 2012 Location: Eastern Panhandle, WV Posts: 95	Simmer down boys ... It's in the works ... Money was tight due to ordering a PSA 5.56 upper for the AR I'm building Rest assured that drywall is in fact in the plans as money presents itself. I'm in no huge hurry ... I'll be reloading for years to come and the fact remains that the looks of the bench have no impact on the press' ability to turn out great rounds __________________ Check me out on YouTube: Neutered 10mm Channel

March 30, 2012, 09:42 PM	#2532
Rollis R. Karvellis Member Join Date: February 16, 2007 Location: S.E. OHIO Posts: 708	FastCouger your years ahead of me, I, still haven't run my power to the basement yet. __________________ Honest officer this is my only log book. The only use of a handgun is to get you from where you are, to where your rifle is. Rome is burning............pass the popcorn.

April 14, 2012, 02:48 PM	#2535
M.Weier Member Join Date: April 4, 2012 Location: Central Michigan Posts: 43	It works......

April 14, 2012, 04:03 PM	#2537
joecil Member Join Date: April 12, 2012 Location: Lexington, Kentucky Posts: 688	Here is the last pictures I've taken off it which when I first set it up. I have 2 Lee Pro 1000 presses, 1 Lee Reloader Press and mostly load 45 Colt (Pyrodex or Goex), 45 ACP and 9mm. I load 12 ga by hand with old discontinued Lee Loader hand kit and also with Pyrodex or Goex. IMG_0214_Sm.jpg IMG_0219_Sm.jpg __________________ Joe

March 30, 2012, 12:24 PM	#2527
GT1 Member Join Date: December 15, 2011 Location: IL Posts: 553	Hey, $75 is 1000 bullets. Certain choices have to be made at times. Sometimes aesthetics have to come in second.

March 30, 2012, 06:49 PM	#2529
OpelBlitz Member Join Date: July 15, 2009 Location: West Chicago, IL Posts: 398	While it would have looked nicer, maybe he didn't want it or felt it was necessary.

March 30, 2012, 09:02 PM	#2531
BLJimmy Member Join Date: March 22, 2009 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 31	DSC_0001.jpg

April 14, 2012, 01:26 PM	#2534
Ronno Member Join Date: April 18, 2010 Posts: 66	I still need to build a bigger area in the basement. I don't have 4 presses set up because of no room. I do have up and running from the earlier photos, the Dillon w/casefeeder, Hornady LNL AP w/casefeeder and bullter feeder, RCBS Pro 2000, MEC 9000GN, MEC 600Jr and Horandy LNL. I still need to set up another Hornady LNL, Hornady 366 12ga, RCBS rock chucker and Forester.... So many toys and not enought room!

April 14, 2012, 03:45 PM	#2536
Ret.CWO Member Join Date: October 4, 2009 Location: So. Florida & Western N.C. Posts: 127	Picture 906.jpg Picture 893.jpg I have since added to the bench from when this photo was taken. Wish I had more room.

April 14, 2012, 04:06 PM	#2538
jwrowland77 Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Posts: 351	ImageUploadedByTapatalk1334433911.307396.jpg. Here's my very first reloading bench. I have in the works for a new one already.

April 14, 2012, 04:15 PM	#2539
Ret.CWO Member Join Date: October 4, 2009 Location: So. Florida & Western N.C. Posts: 127	O.K. Huntinco I think you got us all beat. Would love to come and play. If I could have a setup like that it would be like I died and went to heaven. You and your friends have fun as life is to short not to. Semper Fi CW03 (Ret.)

April 16, 2012, 10:46 AM	#2540
JagerMachine Member Join Date: February 2, 2012 Posts: 10	Finished my reloading/workbench. Pretty simple and very sturdy. I'll be spending a few hours reading through this thread to get ideas for shelves/storage. 2x6 framework, 4x4 legs and 3/4" thick oak top.

April 16, 2012, 11:46 AM	#2542
Neutered10mm Member Join Date: January 5, 2012 Location: Eastern Panhandle, WV Posts: 95	Looks great ... a little word of advice: If you are going to forgo the front legs, make sure you lag bolt rear legs to studs in the wall. If your legs don't align with wall studs, I'd opt to lag a 2x4 or even a 4x4 between the last two legs (nearest the press) and then cross bolt those 2 legs to this wall brace. I have found that my bench will slightly rock if I press down hard enough in my rhythm. I'm waiting to install drywall before doing this, but I have found that it's needed with my setup, you might find the same. Great stain matching with the old toolbox! Kudos

April 16, 2012, 11:52 AM	#2543
GT1 Member Join Date: December 15, 2011 Location: IL Posts: 553	blarby with the duct tape light mount for the winner. Right out of Red Green.

April 16, 2012, 04:07 PM	#2545
Neutered10mm Member Join Date: January 5, 2012 Location: Eastern Panhandle, WV Posts: 95	inspected my bench after writing that thinking it might be the case ... found a slight wobble in one of my legs ... about 1/16" shorter than the rest ... shimmed and now is rock solid as well

April 17, 2012, 11:59 AM	#2548
grandutefan Member Join Date: August 24, 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 18	Jager, I see orbs in your second photo. Is your house haunted?

May 7, 2012, 06:40 PM	#2549
scythefwd Member Join Date: March 13, 2008 Location: Manassas Park, VA Posts: 3,120	new bench, new shed... Things left to do.. pegboard surround, paint, quick change mount for a progressive and shotgun press, shelf for the scale, shelf for the PM, hang 3' shop light The top is 2.5" thick, the bolts on the press are .5" thick. Bench top is 49.25x 29.25