Show us a picture of your reloading bench - Page 51

LAH · September 20, 2009, 05:02 PM

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OMG, you can reload ANYTHING with all that mess?????

Mess..........I don't see no mess.

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Dry Creek Firewood

Rembrandt · September 20, 2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Oldcoyote

....Where did you get the L bracket used to reinforce the bench overhang?

Made it from some scrap aluminum angle.

11c2v · September 20, 2009, 08:57 PM

Here is my Fortress of Solitude. It is a work in process but is fully function as it is now.

snuffy · September 20, 2009, 09:16 PM

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OMG, you can reload ANYTHING with all that mess?????

I sure can, want to stop by & watch? I spend my time loading, not cleaning up. Or shooting, so I can load more!

Bad habit, I admit. Never clean-up after I'm finished. If I ever do get it straightened out, I doubt it would stay that way. Character flaw? Well I'm certainly NOT an OCD sufferer.

Damn gideon, you had to go WWWWAAAAYYYY back to dig that out, didn't you?

snuffy · September 20, 2009, 09:23 PM

11c2v, nice set-up, but you'd better get that powder out of that pact dispenser. I left some in mine once, ONCE,ONCE took a long time to get it all scrapped out of the plastic bottom. It was double based powder, the nitro content acts like a solvent to the plastic. Ate right into the plastic, it still has dimples in it!

ohioshooter · September 20, 2009, 10:56 PM

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17Chap · September 21, 2009, 03:36 PM

Ohioshooter, have large worms ever crashed into your reloading room?

Great setup, I'm jealous!

Chap

flashhole · September 21, 2009, 04:02 PM

17Chap

It was the basement, not the living room. The worm came right through the cinder block wall.

ohioshooter · September 21, 2009, 04:26 PM

Only earth worms and I shot em'

Maverick223 · September 21, 2009, 06:23 PM

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It was the basement, not the living room. The worm came right through the cinder block wall.

It was the rec room...located in the basement. "Broke into the wrong [gawl dern] rec room, didn't ya...?"-Burt

Johnnyz53 · September 22, 2009, 09:25 AM

Hi Y'all. I need some feedback on my reload benches. I am told that no one is making custom reload benches. I have two types that I have been building and could use further input. What we have been doing is based on client requests.

Thanks in advance for helping me build the best bench there could be.

John
www.americanworkbench.com

snuffy · September 22, 2009, 01:41 PM

John, that is one nice bench! It could take it's place in a living room! Much too nice to be used, I'd be afraid to drill holes to mount a press.

Oh also, welcome to the forum, throw down the anchor and set a spell!

Johnnyz53 · September 22, 2009, 01:54 PM

Hi Snuffy,
Thats funny, Most of my clients say that they're afraid to put the first ding in them, But. . . all new things look bright and shiny. The cool thing is that holes and be filled on wood like this...Thanks for the comments.....having been in the Navy.....weighing rusty anchors can be hazardous...LOL

Jaz

Maverick223 · September 22, 2009, 01:55 PM

Welcome to THR, John. Good looking bench you have there.

LAH · September 22, 2009, 04:46 PM

Welcome to the board. If we could see the bracing under the pretties it would help. And it is pretty.

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Dry Creek Firewood

Ianmtx · September 23, 2009, 05:35 PM

Here's an update to the bench, got my new Hornady Lock N Load and the case feeder. Will probably get a bullet feeder within a few months:

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LAH · September 24, 2009, 07:27 AM

Love that red Ianmtx.

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Dry Creek Firewood

Seedtick · September 29, 2009, 12:41 AM

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Rembrandt - I prefer the PVC plates over wood because they're stronger, won't scratch the bench surface like steel or aluminum, and can be easily cut and drilled. No flex at all with the PVC. All plates are 1/2" except for 3/4" on the Dillon because of the added overhang....due to ceiling height limitations the Dillon strong mount couldn't be used.The mounting points are spread out for the adapter plates, flex is eliminated.

Rembrandt, How far apart did you you space your tracks? And how large are your mounting plates?

My 3 in thick x 20 in wide white oak slabs were delivered today. Man are they heavy!

ST

something vague · September 29, 2009, 04:11 PM

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My 3 in thick x 20 in wide white oak slabs were delivered today. Man are they heavy!

Did you order those slabs locally? I'm seriously contemplating making my own slabs but would consider buying them depending on prices. I really don't have the proper tools to join boards togther, i.e. a jointer.

flashhole · September 29, 2009, 04:28 PM

Pictures ... we need pictures.

Rembrandt · September 29, 2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Seedtick

....How far apart did you you space your tracks? And how large are your mounting plates?

Dimension from outside of one rail (not the slots) to the outside of the other...9". (you can make it what ever you like) Plates vary, most are 12" X 12"....or 10" X 12".

The critical part is to make sure rails are exactly parallel to each other or the plates will bind when sliding loaders from one end of the bench to the other. Good Luck....post pictures when you're done.

Seedtick · September 29, 2009, 11:19 PM

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something vague - Did you order those slabs locally? I'm seriously contemplating making my own slabs but would consider buying them depending on prices. I really don't have the proper tools to join boards togther, i.e. a jointer.

Yeah, I got them locally from a sawmill. I never found anything that was finished around here or on the web that was reasonably priced. Actually, I never found a 'for sure' anything that size. One guy said he might be able to get some big stuff but it would be $200+.

We are going to carry the slabs to a cabinet shop and get him to finish them. After I have wagged that heavy stuff around a few times I may wish I had just used some 2x6's and plywood or something.

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Rembrandt - Dimension from outside of one rail (not the slots) to the outside of the other...9". (you can make it what ever you like) Plates vary, most are 12" X 12"....or 10" X 12".

The critical part is to make sure rails are exactly parallel to each other or the plates will bind when sliding loaders from one end of the bench to the other. Good Luck....post pictures when you're done.

Rembrandt, that is about how far apart I was thinking. I have already made some 12"x12" plates out of some of the plywood left over from our cabinets. So it looks like I'm on the right track. (pun intended)

I'll be taking some pictures when I actually get something done. It seems like every time I get started something else comes up and I get sidetracked. Oh well, such is life....

Thanks for the help Gentlemen.

ST

something vague · September 30, 2009, 06:23 PM

Seedtick,

You ought to finish those off yourself. A nice tung oil would really look beautiful. Oil's can take some time to cure and apply enough coats. But even a polyurethane would look great. Both these finshes would work great over a stain of your choice. Not real difficult to do and will be much cheaper. I actually love working and finishing wood, such a satisfing hobby!

Seedtick · October 1, 2009, 12:13 AM

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something vague -
You ought to finish those off yourself. A nice tung oil would really look beautiful. Oil's can take some time to cure and apply enough coats. But even a polyurethane would look great. Both these finshes would work great over a stain of your choice. Not real difficult to do and will be much cheaper. I actually love working and finishing wood, such a satisfing hobby!

Hey sv, That was the original plan and I still may do that depending on how well they look when the cabinet guy gets done. I'm wanting to fix it like Rembrandt did his with a cover to go over the t-tracks for when the presses are removed. The main purpose for the bench will reloading, ABSOLUTELY, but I'll also use it for other stuff. I like to tinker - guns, computers, fishing reels, general household maintenance, etc., and being able to cover up the the tracks will prevent some headache, like trying to fish out little parts that have tried to escape. I'm also going to put some kind of trim around the edge to keep stuff from rolling off onto the floor.

If I go the plywood route I'm thinking it might look better with covers made with the plywood. The cabinet maker can get the cover material off of the side of the slabs but I don't know how that will look. Then again, it is a work/reload/hobby bench and it is in my man cave so the look only has to please me. (hang on a minute.....okay, she is already asleep, carry on) Like I was saying - it only has to please me!

ST

lgbloader · October 1, 2009, 12:31 AM

I changed my post to I think I'll just mind my own damn business.

LGB

September 20, 2009, 09:23 PM	#1255
snuffy Member Join Date: April 4, 2004 Location: Oshkosh Wi Posts: 2,621	11c2v, nice set-up, but you'd better get that powder out of that pact dispenser. I left some in mine once, ONCE,ONCE took a long time to get it all scrapped out of the plastic bottom. It was double based powder, the nitro content acts like a solvent to the plastic. Ate right into the plastic, it still has dimples in it! __________________ TANSTAAFL

September 20, 2009, 10:56 PM	#1256
ohioshooter Member Join Date: January 28, 2004 Location: ohio Posts: 235	[IMG][/IMG] __________________ Guns don't kill people, people kill people. Last edited by ohioshooter; September 20, 2009 at 10:59 PM. Reason: picture codes wrong

September 21, 2009, 04:26 PM	#1259
ohioshooter Member Join Date: January 28, 2004 Location: ohio Posts: 235	Only earth worms and I shot em' __________________ Guns don't kill people, people kill people.

September 22, 2009, 01:41 PM	#1262
snuffy Member Join Date: April 4, 2004 Location: Oshkosh Wi Posts: 2,621	WOW John, that is one nice bench! It could take it's place in a living room! Much too nice to be used, I'd be afraid to drill holes to mount a press. Oh also, welcome to the forum, throw down the anchor and set a spell! __________________ TANSTAAFL

September 22, 2009, 01:54 PM	#1263
Johnnyz53 Member Join Date: September 22, 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 3	Hi Snuffy, Thats funny, Most of my clients say that they're afraid to put the first ding in them, But. . . all new things look bright and shiny. The cool thing is that holes and be filled on wood like this...Thanks for the comments.....having been in the Navy.....weighing rusty anchors can be hazardous...LOL Jaz __________________ John A. Zirpola Charleston, SC "The Government that Governs best, Governs Least"~ Henry David Thoreau www.americanworkbench.com Last edited by Johnnyz53; September 22, 2009 at 01:54 PM. Reason: spelling

September 21, 2009, 03:36 PM	#1257
17Chap Member Join Date: March 26, 2008 Location: IN Posts: 57	Ohioshooter, have large worms ever crashed into your reloading room? Great setup, I'm jealous! Chap

September 21, 2009, 04:02 PM	#1258
flashhole Member Join Date: May 2, 2005 Location: Owego, NY Posts: 842	17Chap It was the basement, not the living room. The worm came right through the cinder block wall.

September 22, 2009, 01:55 PM	#1264
Maverick223 Member Join Date: December 19, 2008 Location: 28078 Posts: 11,091	Welcome to THR, John. Good looking bench you have there. __________________ Join us in the Rimfire Match! If we lose freedom here, there is no place to escape to. This is the last stand on Earth. - Ronald Reagan ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

September 22, 2009, 04:46 PM	#1265
LAH Member Join Date: January 2, 2003 Location: In The Hardwoods Posts: 758	Welcome to the board. If we could see the bracing under the pretties it would help. And it is pretty. Dry Creek Bullet Works Dry Creek Firewood __________________ Joshua 1:9

September 23, 2009, 05:35 PM	#1266
Ianmtx Member Join Date: August 19, 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 28	Here's an update to the bench, got my new Hornady Lock N Load and the case feeder. Will probably get a bullet feeder within a few months: DSC01543.JPG DSC01548.JPG

September 24, 2009, 07:27 AM	#1267
LAH Member Join Date: January 2, 2003 Location: In The Hardwoods Posts: 758	Love that red Ianmtx. Dry Creek Bullet Works Dry Creek Firewood __________________ Joshua 1:9

September 29, 2009, 04:28 PM	#1270
flashhole Member Join Date: May 2, 2005 Location: Owego, NY Posts: 842	Pictures ... we need pictures.

September 30, 2009, 06:23 PM	#1273
something vague Member Join Date: December 12, 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 397	Seedtick, You ought to finish those off yourself. A nice tung oil would really look beautiful. Oil's can take some time to cure and apply enough coats. But even a polyurethane would look great. Both these finshes would work great over a stain of your choice. Not real difficult to do and will be much cheaper. I actually love working and finishing wood, such a satisfing hobby!

October 1, 2009, 12:31 AM	#1275
lgbloader Member Join Date: April 17, 2008 Location: LGB Posts: 1,544	I changed my post to I think I'll just mind my own damn business. LGB __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Guided by the art of peace to achieve unnatural naturalness or natural unnaturalness, becoming water while serving I AM.