Show us a picture of your reloading bench - Page 29

Otto · September 28, 2008, 04:25 PM

Man, I bet you hated drilling holes in that beautiful top...
I saw this bench at our Costco and they're nice but I didn't notice a lower shelf...did yours come with one?

cubancigar2000 · September 28, 2008, 05:03 PM

Yes I did hate to drill but had no choice and figured it would be permanant. No it did not come with a shelf but that was remedied easily. I bought a 8 ft 2X12 and slid it in. no cutting no screw down, nothing. So the cost was only $7.99. I need to seal or paint it and thats all. The bench is 8ft so I have a lot of room to clean guns etc. I think it was a great buy and is working out well

aerod1 · September 28, 2008, 07:08 PM

Is that a Ponsness Warren shotshell reoloader on that bench? If so, what model?
Great looking set up!

cubancigar2000 · September 28, 2008, 08:00 PM

It is a Platinum 2000, great loader and I have had it 7 years and 20,000 shells ago. I shoot a lot of trap

WNC Seabee · September 28, 2008, 09:45 PM

turned a storage closet into my man cave this weekend...here's the result.

Thanks to all on this board that helped me decide reloading would work for me!

Griz44 · September 28, 2008, 10:31 PM

Seabee,
Is that Loadmaster carrier all natural metal? I see no black paint on it. Maybe it is just the lighting... Nice setup.

I pulled my Loadmaster apart today, completely, down to the last piece. I gave it a complete cleaning and lubed it all as it went together. After close to 20K rounds, it was getting pretty dirty. I was amazed at how easy these are to work on. Nice choice in equipment and a great layout. Seems to work very well in a limited space.

WNC Seabee · September 29, 2008, 11:57 AM

Grizz44....yep. It's all metal. Well, except for the prmer system. I'm already cussing that primer system. It seems to jam on me every few rounds or so. I've loaded ~150 .45 ACP (doing them 1 at a time til I'm comfortable), with about 40 "bad" primers.

I'll give it a while before I decide it's the machine and not me.

rondog · September 29, 2008, 01:20 PM

This old lab bench is collecting dust in my office. I'm trying to convince my boss that it needs to go away. Ima thinkin' it would make a dandy addition to my basement for a reloading/gunsmiffin' bench! All steel with a composite top, it's a heavy sucker. Put it up against the wall, with some shelving on the top mounted to the wall, and I'd be set!

GSDFAN · September 29, 2008, 07:55 PM

Quote:

GSDFAN, are you a lefty????

The Dove

HA!
No, I'm a righty but for some reason I set my press up for a lefty. it looks odd but it works for me.

Ridgerunner665 · October 12, 2008, 11:09 PM

I may already have a pic in this thread...but I have added a few things (another press, shelves, etc.)

luis7 · October 20, 2008, 08:38 AM

up up

Glenn J · October 26, 2008, 07:48 PM

You know, the one with the most toys wins. There sure are a lot of nice reloading rooms on this thread. Glenn

Claude Clay · October 26, 2008, 07:57 PM

some chemistry
physics
efficiency specialists
designers
woodworkers
inventory & cross use specialists
equipment set up and maintenance

product testers; non-destructive and destructive

a hobby within a hobby
...and we save money this way

LAH · October 28, 2008, 09:48 AM

Glenn J............nice Winchester....Creeker

dmproske · October 30, 2008, 11:07 AM

I used the 2X4 Basics kit to make mine. I did not follow the instructions though. Instead of one 2x4 as a cross brace I used multiple 2x6's to strengthen it. I doubled up the 2x6 on the spots I was going to mount my presses. 3/4 plywood for the top. It very stout and heavy. Sturdy as a concrete wall. It it kinda cluttered. Still have shelves to build and organizing to do.

IDriveB5 · October 30, 2008, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sniper7369

Funny, I have a Hurst shifter sitting on my reloading bench waiting to be mounted on my Lee press.

nad1967 · December 23, 2008, 10:11 AM

Where are all the Forster/Bonanza Co-ax Presses?

For those that haven't seen...

The Ultimate of Dillon Reloading (second is worth the load time):
http://s121.photobucket.com/albums/o...rrent=1050.flv

http://mnmapsa.com/Video/reloadingpress.wmv

The Ultimate in case trimming:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGYLm...eature=related

BTW, can we make this a sticky?

**Walkalong** · December 23, 2008, 11:38 AM

Mine got relocated.

The wife let me have my older sons room when he moved out. Now I have a man cave to hide in.

I built my reloading bench out of scraps from an entertainment center someone threw away, although I did have to add a couple of pieces of new wood.

fireman 9731 · December 23, 2008, 03:56 PM

heres mine... built it a few months ago, simple and practical.

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachmen...1&d=1230065572

hershey · December 24, 2008, 11:12 AM

the woodshop was here first, i actually had to make room for the bench, this is actually a barm and it has a full basement under it, i heat it 24/7 as i have free natural gas, my only complaint is no bathroom, i gotta walk back to the house to pay my respects to the toilet.

Iron Sight · December 24, 2008, 11:15 PM

My basement. Benchs are Home Depot kits. Also tie flys to the l/h of the TV.

Texas Joe · December 25, 2008, 05:03 PM

The bench below was built by using scrap wood at my local Lowe's store. Total cost around $40. This was my first attempt and plan to add a sister archery table as well. Enjoy.

Lookinforlunkers · December 25, 2008, 10:11 PM

Don't know about you guys but I got some x-mas money burning a hole in my pocket. I see a hutch for my bench (already posted) the dispenser for my charge master and a Redding 2400 in my near future. I will repost with my new hutch. Anyone else get or getting some new toys for X-mas? Lets see pics

jeepmor · December 26, 2008, 05:29 PM

I'm always impressed at peoples ingenuity in storing reloading equipment. Myself, I prefer old kitchen cabinet uppers. There's just something I like about being able to close the door and not see my stuff. Mind you, they're overfilled and the hobby spreads out on the bench. But, as I see it now, I have plenty of storage in two double cabinet upppers above my bench.

I've been following and contributing to this thread for some time now and have yet to see any "pre-fabbed" reloading benches.

Does anyone make such a beast? Is there a reloaders cabinet/bench out there that's specifically marketed as such? Just wondering what "industry" folks would offer.

pzember · December 31, 2008, 07:45 PM

I am living in Slovakia in Middle Europe. In the New Year 2009 our country uses a new money - Euros. This is no important for You if You are living in USA. I often look this beautiful site, may be, that only hundreds of people in the USA uses reloading bench?...

September 28, 2008, 05:03 PM	#702
cubancigar2000 Member Join Date: September 23, 2008 Location: Boise Posts: 10	bench Yes I did hate to drill but had no choice and figured it would be permanant. No it did not come with a shelf but that was remedied easily. I bought a 8 ft 2X12 and slid it in. no cutting no screw down, nothing. So the cost was only $7.99. I need to seal or paint it and thats all. The bench is 8ft so I have a lot of room to clean guns etc. I think it was a great buy and is working out well

September 28, 2008, 07:08 PM	#703
aerod1 Member Join Date: February 26, 2003 Location: Garland, TX Posts: 950	Is that a Ponsness Warren shotshell reoloader on that bench? If so, what model? Great looking set up! __________________ NRA Life Member TSRA Life Member C&R, 03 FFL, Texas CHL Recreational Reloader

September 28, 2008, 08:00 PM	#704
cubancigar2000 Member Join Date: September 23, 2008 Location: Boise Posts: 10	PW It is a Platinum 2000, great loader and I have had it 7 years and 20,000 shells ago. I shoot a lot of trap

September 28, 2008, 10:31 PM	#706
Griz44 Member Join Date: May 4, 2008 Location: REPUBLIC OF TEXAS, DISTRICT OF ROUND ROCK Posts: 613	Seabee, Is that Loadmaster carrier all natural metal? I see no black paint on it. Maybe it is just the lighting... Nice setup. I pulled my Loadmaster apart today, completely, down to the last piece. I gave it a complete cleaning and lubed it all as it went together. After close to 20K rounds, it was getting pretty dirty. I was amazed at how easy these are to work on. Nice choice in equipment and a great layout. Seems to work very well in a limited space. __________________ Yes, I am guilty. I cling to my God, my Guns AND my Constitution. Beyond this, there is no greater good.

September 29, 2008, 11:57 AM	#707
WNC Seabee Member Join Date: July 7, 2008 Location: Hendersonville, NC Posts: 722	Grizz44....yep. It's all metal. Well, except for the prmer system. I'm already cussing that primer system. It seems to jam on me every few rounds or so. I've loaded ~150 .45 ACP (doing them 1 at a time til I'm comfortable), with about 40 "bad" primers. I'll give it a while before I decide it's the machine and not me. __________________ We Build. We Fight.

September 28, 2008, 04:25 PM	#701
Otto Member Join Date: May 14, 2007 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 1,082	Man, I bet you hated drilling holes in that beautiful top... I saw this bench at our Costco and they're nice but I didn't notice a lower shelf...did yours come with one?

September 29, 2008, 01:20 PM	#708
rondog Member Join Date: June 29, 2007 Location: Commurado Posts: 4,793	This old lab bench is collecting dust in my office. I'm trying to convince my boss that it needs to go away. Ima thinkin' it would make a dandy addition to my basement for a reloading/gunsmiffin' bench! All steel with a composite top, it's a heavy sucker. Put it up against the wall, with some shelving on the top mounted to the wall, and I'd be set!

October 12, 2008, 11:09 PM	#710
Ridgerunner665 Member Join Date: February 3, 2005 Location: Upper East Tennessee Posts: 3,186	I may already have a pic in this thread...but I have added a few things (another press, shelves, etc.) __________________ Rossi Rifleman forum Winchester Owners forum

October 20, 2008, 08:38 AM	#711
luis7 Member Join Date: January 25, 2008 Location: España Posts: 55	up up

October 26, 2008, 07:57 PM	#713
Claude Clay Member Join Date: March 6, 2007 Location: CT Posts: 2,539	reloaders some chemistry physics efficiency specialists designers woodworkers inventory & cross use specialists equipment set up and maintenance product testers; non-destructive and destructive a hobby within a hobby ...and we save money this way __________________ Why do those elected to positions of power than work so hard to deny those same opportunities to the same people who empowered them?

October 28, 2008, 09:48 AM	#714
LAH Member Join Date: January 2, 2003 Location: In The Hardwoods Posts: 758	Glenn J............nice Winchester....Creeker

October 30, 2008, 11:07 AM	#715
dmproske Member Join Date: August 10, 2008 Posts: 74	2X4 Basics bench I used the 2X4 Basics kit to make mine. I did not follow the instructions though. Instead of one 2x4 as a cross brace I used multiple 2x6's to strengthen it. I doubled up the 2x6 on the spots I was going to mount my presses. 3/4 plywood for the top. It very stout and heavy. Sturdy as a concrete wall. It it kinda cluttered. Still have shelves to build and organizing to do.

December 23, 2008, 10:11 AM	#717
nad1967 Member Join Date: March 15, 2005 Location: Willamette Valley, OR Posts: 8	Where are all the Forster/Bonanza Co-ax Presses? For those that haven't seen... The Ultimate of Dillon Reloading (second is worth the load time): http://s121.photobucket.com/albums/o...rrent=1050.flv http://mnmapsa.com/Video/reloadingpress.wmv The Ultimate in case trimming: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGYLm...eature=related BTW, can we make this a sticky? Last edited by nad1967; December 23, 2008 at 10:27 AM.

December 23, 2008, 11:38 AM	#718
Walkalong Moderator Join Date: November 20, 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 29,665	Mine got relocated. The wife let me have my older sons room when he moved out. Now I have a man cave to hide in. I built my reloading bench out of scraps from an entertainment center someone threw away, although I did have to add a couple of pieces of new wood. __________________ Do you ever wonder why nobody ever robs the bag man for the mob? No, you don't. "Oh bother" said Pooh, as he chambered another round. Author unknown. Last edited by Walkalong; December 23, 2008 at 11:51 AM. Reason: Spelling

December 25, 2008, 10:11 PM	#723
Lookinforlunkers Member Join Date: February 17, 2008 Posts: 15	Don't know about you guys but I got some x-mas money burning a hole in my pocket. I see a hutch for my bench (already posted) the dispenser for my charge master and a Redding 2400 in my near future. I will repost with my new hutch. Anyone else get or getting some new toys for X-mas? Lets see pics

December 26, 2008, 05:29 PM	#724
jeepmor Member Join Date: November 6, 2005 Location: Stumptown Posts: 2,770	I'm always impressed at peoples ingenuity in storing reloading equipment. Myself, I prefer old kitchen cabinet uppers. There's just something I like about being able to close the door and not see my stuff. Mind you, they're overfilled and the hobby spreads out on the bench. But, as I see it now, I have plenty of storage in two double cabinet upppers above my bench. I've been following and contributing to this thread for some time now and have yet to see any "pre-fabbed" reloading benches. Does anyone make such a beast? Is there a reloaders cabinet/bench out there that's specifically marketed as such? Just wondering what "industry" folks would offer. __________________ We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.

December 31, 2008, 07:45 PM	#725
pzember Member Join Date: January 8, 2008 Location: Slovak Republic Posts: 19	I am living in Slovakia in Middle Europe. In the New Year 2009 our country uses a new money - Euros. This is no important for You if You are living in USA. I often look this beautiful site, may be, that only hundreds of people in the USA uses reloading bench?... Last edited by pzember; January 1, 2009 at 04:43 AM.