Show us a picture of your reloading bench - Page 87

Duztoff · July 16, 2011, 02:15 PM

Hi all!

@ flashhole - Thanks, when we finished adding on to the house, I convinced the wife to let me have the fourth bedroom for my bench, I chose the one with the double windows. It works great, we're in SC and they face south, so plenty (sometimes too much) sun!

@ VonFatman - Thank you, I've noticed the great atmosphere, and have already picked up a couple of tips!

@ LAH - AF SaR. Hueys, Jollys & Super Jollys. Thanks!

@ Maverick223 - Thanks, and it was my pleasure (for the most part...)

bsdubois00 · July 17, 2011, 03:39 PM

IM READY TO GO!!!

Hangingrock · July 17, 2011, 09:11 PM

Fish_Scientist · July 19, 2011, 02:00 PM

Ooh! I get to play now too:

I have limited space and decided to build one of the "reloading bench on a Workmate 225" benches. Built the thing out of 3/4" plywood held together with 1/4" dowels and wood glue. The shelf is set deeper from the top to keep stuff from rolling off; with some bookends, I can keep my manuals up top. I also use the bench for gun cleaning so that I don't have to do that work at my (cluttered) desk next to the computer, printer, and other electronics.

Here it before sanding and urethane:

Finished product inside after some use:

Some day, when we move to a bigger place, I'll have a proper shop, set up for reloading, woodworking/carpentry, working on my truck, and other manly things! Until then, I've got my little space.

Fish

wolfe · July 19, 2011, 04:57 PM

Here is my new bench.

Had the shop teacher at the HS build the drawers for me. They are full of shotgun hulls and the cabinet on the right is old index card cases stacked. I use the index cases for cartridge storage. Just the right size for a casual cartridge reloader.

Bullets all stored on the shelf under the bench on the right. That thing slides out to make getting to the back easier.

Then I lined the underside with heavy duty shelves.

I'm not much of a carpenter or cabinet maker but I like to dable.

This thing should be good for years to come..

mortomr · July 20, 2011, 01:29 AM

bsdubois00 - Waaay too clean, I wouldn't trust it... I prefer precious perches for all my gear and supplies...OK, I'm actually jealous - Nice neat rig, can I come over and load at you place sometime

spclpatrolgroup · July 22, 2011, 11:38 AM

I'll add mine, the idea was lots of storage underneath so I wouldnt clutter it up, but everynow and then I have to bring this pitcure up so I can remember what the top looked like.

cyphirx · July 25, 2011, 10:32 AM

I just put this together yesterday. I'm debating throwing some paint on the surface so any lubes or oils don't stain the surface like I've already done. It is slightly tilted towards the front but I'm going to put some shims under it tonight to see if I can get it level. This is a huge improvement over what I had previously which was a sheet of plywood resting on two shelves and a 2x4 screwed in at the midpoint to support use of the press.

And the pill bottle is full of thumb tacks. I had just finished cleaning out my range bag and handgun.

LouisianaJoe · July 26, 2011, 01:14 PM

I covered the top of my bench by putting a sheet of Formica on it using contact cement. This make it easy to wipe up the lubes and oils.

Fresnokid · July 26, 2011, 03:56 PM

My setup.

hivel37 · July 28, 2011, 12:38 PM

King of Klutter. I like to think I know where everything is..........

LAH · July 28, 2011, 08:40 PM

That is way neater than need be.

CHALK22 · July 31, 2011, 02:31 PM

I like to see that I am not the only guy here who likes the red folgers coffee cans!

flashhole · July 31, 2011, 05:26 PM

I like the green ones too.

oldreloader · July 31, 2011, 08:50 PM

Don't forget the plastic mayonaise jars too..

hivel37 · July 31, 2011, 10:45 PM

Yeh, I like the 13 oz size, although the bigger ones are good for storing 223 cases. Seem to collect more of them than anything else.

1858 · August 1, 2011, 05:31 AM

I set up a new bench and new progressive press last week. The new press sits on one end of a 72"x30" bench that weighs over 100lb. I bolted the bench to the wall so it's not going anywhere. I like having a large workbench that's free of clutter so that I can work on rifles or handguns. I need to finish organizing the shelves and contents at the other end of the bench as well as provide better lighting.

nojoke · August 2, 2011, 10:37 AM

Wonderful set up!
Why the mix n match w/ the LNL? You're running a different powder drop??? Why? (I'm new to the reloading thing).

nickE10mm · August 2, 2011, 12:05 PM

Very nice, 1858.... although, again, I would feel a bit uncomfortable with all that heavy stuff teetering over my head.

LAH · August 2, 2011, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Very nice, 1858.... although, again, I would feel a bit uncomfortable with all that heavy stuff teetering over my head.

I agree, send some of it to ME.

tahco gunworks · August 2, 2011, 12:57 PM

Had an area in my office (home) that I built a desk to reload on. Directly opposite from my desk, which is cool because I can look at loads on the computer, and turn and start reloading.

Works for me.....

1858 · August 2, 2011, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nojoke

Wonderful set up!
Why the mix n match w/ the LNL? You're running a different powder drop??? Why? (I'm new to the reloading thing).

Thanks!! I prefer Redding powder measures to just about anything else. The 10X on the L-N-L has a micrometer metering chamber and is very accurate, repeatable and fast to dial in. The BR-30 also has a micrometer metering chamber and performs like the 10X. It's set up on the RCBS for .45 Colt/.454 Casull, but I can move it to the L-N-L for .223 Rem or any other cartridge requiring close to or more than 25.0gr of powder. I have a spreadsheet with all of the load settings so it's very fast to dial in a specific charge.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickE10mm

Very nice, 1858.... although, again, I would feel a bit uncomfortable with all that heavy stuff teetering over my head.

I'm not worried.

The second shelf from the top was already there and in retrospect I should have ripped it out but I was too lazy/hasty. I use it for dies, primers and other relatively light stuff. I added the rest of the shelving using quality brackets 16" on center with 3/4" pine for shelving. The shelves are supported at both ends with 1"x2" runners that are lag bolted into studs and the brackets are also lag bolted into studs. The really heavy stuff (e.g. thousands of .45 ACP bullets) reside on the bottom shelves at the other end of the big bench.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LAH

I agree, send some of it to ME.

The UPS guy just picked up a LARGE box for you. I used the following address:

LAH
In The Hardwoods
USA

You should have it by the weekend!

LAH · August 2, 2011, 04:45 PM

Quote:

The UPS guy just picked up a LARGE box for you. I used the following address:

LAH
In The Hardwoods
USA

You should have it by the weekend!

I'm sure I will.

Ronno · August 2, 2011, 10:17 PM

I am out of room...! I NEED my own building for reloading!

Ronno · August 2, 2011, 10:19 PM

A few more... I can't even set it all up right now...!

July 17, 2011, 09:11 PM	#2153
Hangingrock Member Join Date: March 10, 2010 Location: NC Posts: 1,050	__________________ If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.

July 19, 2011, 02:00 PM	#2154
Fish_Scientist Member Join Date: August 24, 2009 Location: SW Montana Posts: 19	Ooh! I get to play now too: I have limited space and decided to build one of the "reloading bench on a Workmate 225" benches. Built the thing out of 3/4" plywood held together with 1/4" dowels and wood glue. The shelf is set deeper from the top to keep stuff from rolling off; with some bookends, I can keep my manuals up top. I also use the bench for gun cleaning so that I don't have to do that work at my (cluttered) desk next to the computer, printer, and other electronics. Here it before sanding and urethane: Finished product inside after some use: Some day, when we move to a bigger place, I'll have a proper shop, set up for reloading, woodworking/carpentry, working on my truck, and other manly things! Until then, I've got my little space. Fish __________________ stevenranney.blogspot.com www.steven-ranney.com

July 25, 2011, 10:32 AM	#2158
cyphirx Member Join Date: July 8, 2011 Posts: 19	I just put this together yesterday. I'm debating throwing some paint on the surface so any lubes or oils don't stain the surface like I've already done. It is slightly tilted towards the front but I'm going to put some shims under it tonight to see if I can get it level. This is a huge improvement over what I had previously which was a sheet of plywood resting on two shelves and a 2x4 screwed in at the midpoint to support use of the press. And the pill bottle is full of thumb tacks. I had just finished cleaning out my range bag and handgun. Last edited by cyphirx; July 25, 2011 at 10:39 AM. Reason: Attaching photo

July 26, 2011, 01:14 PM	#2159
LouisianaJoe Member Join Date: July 4, 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 25	I covered the top of my bench by putting a sheet of Formica on it using contact cement. This make it easy to wipe up the lubes and oils. __________________ Corripe Cervisiam

July 28, 2011, 08:40 PM	#2162
LAH Member Join Date: January 2, 2003 Location: In The Hardwoods Posts: 758	That is way neater than need be. __________________ Joshua 1:9

July 16, 2011, 02:15 PM	#2151
Duztoff Member Join Date: November 1, 2010 Location: Centeral South Carolina Posts: 21	Hi all! @ flashhole - Thanks, when we finished adding on to the house, I convinced the wife to let me have the fourth bedroom for my bench, I chose the one with the double windows. It works great, we're in SC and they face south, so plenty (sometimes too much) sun! @ VonFatman - Thank you, I've noticed the great atmosphere, and have already picked up a couple of tips! @ LAH - AF SaR. Hueys, Jollys & Super Jollys. Thanks! @ Maverick223 - Thanks, and it was my pleasure (for the most part...)

July 17, 2011, 03:39 PM	#2152
bsdubois00 Member Join Date: January 4, 2011 Posts: 5	IM READY TO GO!!!

July 20, 2011, 01:29 AM	#2156
mortomr Member Join Date: April 7, 2011 Location: Eastern WA Posts: 23	bsdubois00 - Waaay too clean, I wouldn't trust it... I prefer precious perches for all my gear and supplies...OK, I'm actually jealous - Nice neat rig, can I come over and load at you place sometime

July 31, 2011, 02:31 PM	#2163
CHALK22 Member Join Date: September 14, 2010 Location: MSO, MT Posts: 328	I like to see that I am not the only guy here who likes the red folgers coffee cans! __________________ *You can pay for school, but you can't buy class...*

July 31, 2011, 05:26 PM	#2164
flashhole Member Join Date: May 2, 2005 Location: Owego, NY Posts: 842	I like the green ones too.

July 31, 2011, 08:50 PM	#2165
oldreloader Member Join Date: April 24, 2009 Location: Magnolia AR Posts: 475	Don't forget the plastic mayonaise jars too..

July 31, 2011, 10:45 PM	#2166
hivel37 Member Join Date: December 7, 2004 Location: Central Texas Posts: 36	Yeh, I like the 13 oz size, although the bigger ones are good for storing 223 cases. Seem to collect more of them than anything else.

August 1, 2011, 05:31 AM	#2167
1858 Member Join Date: July 1, 2008 Location: Arkansas (for the moment) Posts: 5,318	I set up a new bench and new progressive press last week. The new press sits on one end of a 72"x30" bench that weighs over 100lb. I bolted the bench to the wall so it's not going anywhere. I like having a large workbench that's free of clutter so that I can work on rifles or handguns. I need to finish organizing the shelves and contents at the other end of the bench as well as provide better lighting. __________________ I'd rather be educated than opinionated. WTB: An unissued and unfired Lee-Enfield No4 MK2 ... send me PM if you have one for sale.

August 2, 2011, 10:37 AM	#2168
nojoke Member Join Date: March 20, 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 128	Wonderful set up! Why the mix n match w/ the LNL? You're running a different powder drop??? Why? (I'm new to the reloading thing).

August 2, 2011, 12:05 PM	#2169
nickE10mm Member Join Date: July 29, 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 101	Very nice, 1858.... although, again, I would feel a bit uncomfortable with all that heavy stuff teetering over my head. __________________ www.twitter.com/nickE10mm