Show us a picture of your reloading bench - Page 112

NeuseRvrRat · January 7, 2013, 08:54 PM

here, let me help

just use the IMG tags provided by tinypic

hueyville · January 7, 2013, 09:32 PM

If anyone lives in the north Georgia area and needs help/facilities to build a nice bench I have a full commercial wood working shop with delta unisaw, 50" x 100" CNC router, plainers, routers and all tools wood working. Also have complete metal fab shop with metal shear, brake, MIG, TIG, & stick welders. Machine shop w 60" tool room lathe, milling/drilling machine, bridgeport surfacing machine, etc. Even have a spray booth to finish it in. Do not mind folks using it. Mostly just sits while I am off doing telecom work.

Lookinforlunkers · January 8, 2013, 07:01 AM

That is very generous of you, somebody could sure put together a nice setup with equipment like that. I built my current bench with a drill and a hand saw.

dsm · January 8, 2013, 06:23 PM

Updated my bench with a new MEC 8567N Grabber shotshell loader. I'm running out of room fast!!

Jaxondog · January 8, 2013, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsm

Updated my bench with a new MEC 8567N Grabber shotshell loader. I'm running out of room fast!!

dsm, how sturdy are those red Mec container's?

dsm · January 8, 2013, 07:42 PM

They are very sturdy. I use them for metallic loading as well. I have 1k 40s&w cases in one and have no problem with rigidity when picking the bin up. The ones I have were given to me by a shooting buddy that quit shotshell loading. I didn't realize how much they cost till I stumbled upon them when I ordered some powder bushings for my mec. They are like $15 a bin. They really do come in handy.

cowtownup · January 10, 2013, 07:33 PM

I need help on deciding the height from the floor to the top of the work bench. I am thinking I would like to stand some and work but also be able to sit on a barstool type chair and work also. Is around 38-40" about right? Thanks in advance...

Helluva first post huh?

LAH · January 10, 2013, 08:08 PM

Very good first post. My bench is 36". I do all my bench work standing, I'm not a sitter. Height may vary by height of the user. It's 38" to the center of my belt buckle if that helps. Here's a picture of me standing at my bench.

Hungry1 · January 10, 2013, 08:58 PM

Mine is up pretty high at 43" with a shelf at 60" for my scale. I made it using the NRMA bench plans as a guide.

I do all my work standing.

Works for me.

VonFatman · January 10, 2013, 10:38 PM

cowtownup,

You asked about bench height.

I'm 6' 3" and portly. This is a photo of my bench with dimensions noted.

If I could have do-overs...

-Depth would be cut to 26 or 27" (from current 39" depth). It's too wide to allow easy reach to items on the pegboard or on the lower shelf.

-I'd would run power around the front and side of the bench (have had plug-ins installed on walls & ceiling near bench). Power is important. Lighting is critical.

-I'd apply an epoxy coating to the bench top.

Hope this helps. Suggest you measure and pick a height that best suits your stature while standing.

Good luck.

Bob

LAH · January 11, 2013, 01:32 PM

Nice bench Bob.

cowtownup · January 11, 2013, 07:05 PM

Thanks for everybody's help... I am 6-1" tall so I went with a 40" high bench... I plan on standing mostly, but may use a barstool type seat with a back if needed. I got the bench framed out this afternoon. It is 6'-0" wide by 2'-8" deep and I plan on putting 2 layers of 3/4" plywood on top. On the bottom I was going to use the 16" piece left from the 4 x 8 sheet for a bottom shelf underneath the bench. I plan on doing some type of shelving system that sets on top of the bench out of 1 x 8's...

Any suggestions on the finish? I would love a stained look, but not sure how regular old plywood and 2x's would look...

flashhole · January 11, 2013, 07:10 PM

I'm 5'8" and portly (love that word) and I built my bench 42" high because I always stand too. I've posted this picture before.

Fire_Moose · January 11, 2013, 09:19 PM

Just updated mine to fit the LCT.

I'm a sitter

useless signiture

Onewolf · January 13, 2013, 08:37 AM

I just started working on my 'workbench' a couple weeks ago. It has to do double duty for both reloading and general gun cleaning/maintenance. I'm just happy that my wife gave permission to locate the workbench inside rather than out in the garage (Central Florida is rather uncomfortable in an uninsulated/non AC garage for most of the year). Because it is located in our home office it had to look reasonably presentable so I chose to use a Lowes/Kobalt workbench as the 'base'. I reinforced the base bench and added a 3/4" cabinet grade plywood top that I stained and finished with 4 coats of polyurathane. I wasn't sure if the 5/8" particle board + 3/4" plywood would be robust enough for a press, but so far it has worked fine. If required I will add another layer of 3/4" plywood between the existing base and finished top.

I'm still getting organized, but I produced my first handloads a couple days ago.

The upper storage compartment makes a good place to store brass that is being processed.

Here it is in maintenance/cleaning mode (ie, the green gun cleaning mat is on it.

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JoelSteinbach · January 13, 2013, 09:47 AM

nice job onewolf

floydster · January 13, 2013, 10:38 AM

Onewolf, very, very nice!!!

Smokeyloads

BGD · January 13, 2013, 11:45 AM

You guys have great setups!!! I am just starting out. haven't got organized yet, but had to get my press mounted and load some 45's.

LAH · January 13, 2013, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGD

You guys have great setups!!! I am just starting out. haven't got organized yet, but had to get my press mounted and load some 45's.

Looks great BGD.

floydster · January 13, 2013, 07:51 PM

BGD, very nice also!!

Smokeyloads

cowtownup · January 15, 2013, 08:16 PM

I got my shelving built today....

OpelBlitz · January 15, 2013, 08:19 PM

Nicely done - I love the look of newly built furniture.

LAH · January 15, 2013, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Nicely done - I love the look of newly built furniture.

Me too.

VonFatman · January 16, 2013, 09:46 AM

Oh yeah! That is a great looking bench. Shelves are very handy.

Nice job.

Bob

NeuseRvrRat · January 16, 2013, 09:59 AM

very nice. are you going to put a shelf on the bracing down below? that's a good place to stick big, heavier stuff like ammo cans, tumbler, media, bulk bullets, large containers of brass, etc.

January 10, 2013, 08:08 PM	#2783
LAH Member Join Date: January 2, 2003 Location: In The Hardwoods Posts: 758	Very good first post. My bench is 36". I do all my bench work standing, I'm not a sitter. Height may vary by height of the user. It's 38" to the center of my belt buckle if that helps. Here's a picture of me standing at my bench. __________________ Joshua 1:9

January 10, 2013, 10:38 PM	#2785
VonFatman Member Join Date: January 21, 2004 Location: Just a Smidge outside of Kansas City Posts: 375	cowtownup, You asked about bench height. I'm 6' 3" and portly. This is a photo of my bench with dimensions noted. If I could have do-overs... -Depth would be cut to 26 or 27" (from current 39" depth). It's too wide to allow easy reach to items on the pegboard or on the lower shelf. -I'd would run power around the front and side of the bench (have had plug-ins installed on walls & ceiling near bench). Power is important. Lighting is critical. -I'd apply an epoxy coating to the bench top. Hope this helps. Suggest you measure and pick a height that best suits your stature while standing. Good luck. Bob __________________ "Onward thru the Fog" Last edited by VonFatman; January 10, 2013 at 10:45 PM.

January 11, 2013, 01:32 PM	#2786
LAH Member Join Date: January 2, 2003 Location: In The Hardwoods Posts: 758	Nice bench Bob. __________________ Joshua 1:9

January 13, 2013, 08:37 AM	#2790
Onewolf Member Join Date: January 2, 2013 Location: Central Florida Posts: 66	I just started working on my 'workbench' a couple weeks ago. It has to do double duty for both reloading and general gun cleaning/maintenance. I'm just happy that my wife gave permission to locate the workbench inside rather than out in the garage (Central Florida is rather uncomfortable in an uninsulated/non AC garage for most of the year). Because it is located in our home office it had to look reasonably presentable so I chose to use a Lowes/Kobalt workbench as the 'base'. I reinforced the base bench and added a 3/4" cabinet grade plywood top that I stained and finished with 4 coats of polyurathane. I wasn't sure if the 5/8" particle board + 3/4" plywood would be robust enough for a press, but so far it has worked fine. If required I will add another layer of 3/4" plywood between the existing base and finished top. I'm still getting organized, but I produced my first handloads a couple days ago. The upper storage compartment makes a good place to store brass that is being processed. Here it is in maintenance/cleaning mode (ie, the green gun cleaning mat is on it. ) Last edited by Onewolf; January 13, 2013 at 08:46 AM.

January 13, 2013, 09:47 AM	#2791
JoelSteinbach Member Join Date: December 7, 2008 Location: TN from the Bronx NY Posts: 387	nice job onewolf __________________ Too many Guns to list, Never too many to own! NRA Life Member C&R Charter Member JPFO

January 7, 2013, 08:54 PM	#2776
NeuseRvrRat Member Join Date: January 24, 2011 Location: NC Sandhills Posts: 1,458	here, let me help just use the IMG tags provided by tinypic

January 7, 2013, 09:32 PM	#2777
hueyville Member Join Date: January 5, 2013 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains Posts: 529	If anyone lives in the north Georgia area and needs help/facilities to build a nice bench I have a full commercial wood working shop with delta unisaw, 50" x 100" CNC router, plainers, routers and all tools wood working. Also have complete metal fab shop with metal shear, brake, MIG, TIG, & stick welders. Machine shop w 60" tool room lathe, milling/drilling machine, bridgeport surfacing machine, etc. Even have a spray booth to finish it in. Do not mind folks using it. Mostly just sits while I am off doing telecom work.

January 8, 2013, 07:01 AM	#2778
Lookinforlunkers Member Join Date: February 17, 2008 Posts: 15	That is very generous of you, somebody could sure put together a nice setup with equipment like that. I built my current bench with a drill and a hand saw.

January 8, 2013, 07:42 PM	#2781
dsm Member Join Date: April 8, 2009 Posts: 221	They are very sturdy. I use them for metallic loading as well. I have 1k 40s&w cases in one and have no problem with rigidity when picking the bin up. The ones I have were given to me by a shooting buddy that quit shotshell loading. I didn't realize how much they cost till I stumbled upon them when I ordered some powder bushings for my mec. They are like $15 a bin. They really do come in handy.

January 10, 2013, 07:33 PM	#2782
cowtownup Member Join Date: January 9, 2013 Posts: 115	I need help on deciding the height from the floor to the top of the work bench. I am thinking I would like to stand some and work but also be able to sit on a barstool type chair and work also. Is around 38-40" about right? Thanks in advance... Helluva first post huh?

January 10, 2013, 08:58 PM	#2784
Hungry1 Member Join Date: October 8, 2012 Location: NC Posts: 131	Mine is up pretty high at 43" with a shelf at 60" for my scale. I made it using the NRMA bench plans as a guide. I do all my work standing. Works for me.

January 11, 2013, 07:05 PM	#2787
cowtownup Member Join Date: January 9, 2013 Posts: 115	Thanks for everybody's help... I am 6-1" tall so I went with a 40" high bench... I plan on standing mostly, but may use a barstool type seat with a back if needed. I got the bench framed out this afternoon. It is 6'-0" wide by 2'-8" deep and I plan on putting 2 layers of 3/4" plywood on top. On the bottom I was going to use the 16" piece left from the 4 x 8 sheet for a bottom shelf underneath the bench. I plan on doing some type of shelving system that sets on top of the bench out of 1 x 8's... Any suggestions on the finish? I would love a stained look, but not sure how regular old plywood and 2x's would look...

January 11, 2013, 07:10 PM	#2788
flashhole Member Join Date: May 2, 2005 Location: Owego, NY Posts: 842	I'm 5'8" and portly (love that word) and I built my bench 42" high because I always stand too. I've posted this picture before.

January 11, 2013, 09:19 PM	#2789
Fire_Moose Member Join Date: December 31, 2012 Posts: 232	Just updated mine to fit the LCT. I'm a sitter useless signiture

January 13, 2013, 10:38 AM	#2792
floydster Member Join Date: January 13, 2008 Location: Central, Mn. Posts: 1,454	Onewolf, very, very nice!!! Smokeyloads __________________ Smokeyloads

January 13, 2013, 07:51 PM	#2795
floydster Member Join Date: January 13, 2008 Location: Central, Mn. Posts: 1,454	BGD, very nice also!! Smokeyloads __________________ Smokeyloads

January 15, 2013, 08:16 PM	#2796
cowtownup Member Join Date: January 9, 2013 Posts: 115	I got my shelving built today....

January 15, 2013, 08:19 PM	#2797
OpelBlitz Member Join Date: July 15, 2009 Location: West Chicago, IL Posts: 398	Nicely done - I love the look of newly built furniture.

January 16, 2013, 09:46 AM	#2799
VonFatman Member Join Date: January 21, 2004 Location: Just a Smidge outside of Kansas City Posts: 375	Oh yeah! That is a great looking bench. Shelves are very handy. Nice job. Bob __________________ "Onward thru the Fog"

January 16, 2013, 09:59 AM	#2800
NeuseRvrRat Member Join Date: January 24, 2011 Location: NC Sandhills Posts: 1,458	very nice. are you going to put a shelf on the bracing down below? that's a good place to stick big, heavier stuff like ammo cans, tumbler, media, bulk bullets, large containers of brass, etc.