Show us a picture of your reloading bench

Thanks continue to make changes as I add more calibers. Right now .380, 9, 38/357, 44 Rem Mag, 45 ACP, 45 Colt, 223/5.56, 308.

Got some good ideas off of that picture, primer tube holder and Stony point holder also. You get the good housekeeping award compared to mine. Actually we are about the same.
JW

My reloading area.

As you can see it has gotten messier, and no new drawers or shelves. Did get a used Rock Chucker cheap @ the gun show.

I resumed reloading a few weeks ago, after a 20+ year gap. One problem is I no longer have a *place* to reload. I have a filing cabinet for "stuff", and I bolted a plate to the front of my lathe bench and made an couple of angle-iron adapters, one for the Lee, the other for the Dillon. The presses sit on top of the filing cabinet when not in use. When bolted to the front of the bench, they're a convenient height to operate from a swivel chair.

I have a folding table I set up for a general workspace. The folded table leans against the filing cabinet when not in use.

it's a whole lot less space than I'm used to, but it'll do for now.

I added some light where the new press will go...



If you can't tell I am chomping at the bit for the new press to get here

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I resumed reloading a few weeks ago, after a 20+ year gap. One problem is I no longer have a *place* to reload. I have a filing cabinet for "stuff", and I bolted a plate to the front of my lathe bench and made an couple of angle-iron adapters, one for the Lee, the other for the Dillon. The presses sit on top of the filing cabinet when not in use. When bolted to the front of the bench, they're a convenient height to operate from a swivel chair.

I have a folding table I set up for a general workspace. The folded table leans against the filing cabinet when not in use.

it's a whole lot less space than I'm used to, but it'll do for now.

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I like the face mount/angle iron press mount, never saw anything like it before, very unique.

Hey Montana, would you mind coming over and cleaning my bench up...I want it as neat as yours.

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My reloading area.View attachment 885219

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Otto said:

Hey Montana, would you mind coming over and cleaning my bench up...I want it as neat as yours.

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Ya, I'm a little anal about keeping my reloading area clean. The half of the room you can't see is not quit as organized.

Tilos said:

I like the face mount/angle iron press mount, never saw anything like it before, very unique.

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I wanted to be able to full-length resize some brass and use the forming dies for others. The lathe bench is beefy, has a 10x54 lathe on top, and the bottom is full of, er, carefully-curated metal pieces. Totally not "swarfy metallic scrap in decaying cardboard boxes."

Four bolts and the press comes off with the adapter.

Well, I have waited a long time to do this. I have loaded with Lyman Presses (TMag) and with RCBS (Rock Chucker) I had a Hornady LnL AP Press, and single stage, and I most recently had Lee Loadmasters, all of the presses load ammo and they all can do it very well, but I just wanted to try Dillon. Here is a bench shot as of last night with the 750 added to the bench. I loaded some 45 Colt and some 45 acp I love it so far!



Happy Reloading

.45 Colt said:

Well, I have waited a long time to do this. I have loaded with Lyman Presses (TMag) and with RCBS (Rock Chucker) I had a Hornady LnL AP Press, and single stage, and I most recently had Lee Loadmasters, all of the presses load ammo and they all can do it very well, but I just wanted to try Dillon. Here is a bench shot as of last night with the 750 added to the bench. I loaded some 45 Colt and some 45 acp I love it so far!

Happy Reloading

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It's good that you were provided the opportunity to try all those presses and it is also great that you took the time to try them all. It gives you insight that many don't get to have. Actual experience with them all. Which is why I try to limit myself to that which I have actually used when I advise an opinion.. If I don't have actual experience I state that up front.

I will say this again though that I wish I shot enough to warrant a press like that. But I load less than 5k rounds each year and can easily do that with the lowly Lee Pro1000 and a Lee 3 hole Value press.

Anyway, that is a very nice looking work space you have there and I do hope everyone is enjoying their time at the bench.

This is my reloading station. Nothing fancy. I built the bench many years back....

I recently moved my reloading setup from the woodshop (garage) to our enclosed back porch (AKA The Sunroom). I was outgrowing the woodshop and needed more room. My wife suggested moving into the sunroom…she is a very smart person!

I built my bench based on plans from this website: http://www.eaa1000.av.org/technicl/worktabl/tablefig.htm

The bench is very sturdy (it is also mobile with a system of hinges and wheels) and the design uses mostly face joints, eliminating the need for screwing into the end grain in the critical strength joints. I made the bench when I first started woodworking. I covered all the screw heads with spackle and painted it to match my Craftsman tool box. If I had to do it over again, I would rip the curved edges off the of the 2x4’s and glue the 2x4s together. At the time all I had was a chop saw…

The move to the sunroom and my Dillon XL750 purchase was the genesis for the installation of heavy duty T-track. I got the idea for T-track from Gavin at UltimateReloader.com. He posted an article about his Reloading Bench System and the use of heavy duty T-Track. When my bench was in the woodshop I wished several times for the ability to remove and store my press elsewhere each and every time I bumped into it or was trying to work on my AR’s…

I used machine screws, fender washers and lock washers to install the track. I also purchased two Quick Change Storage Docks from inlinefabrication.com so I could store my press and vice on the side of the bench.

So far I have about 1500 rounds through the new Dillon and the new reloading bench system with ZERO issues.

At the top left of the picture is an accessory storage system I created. I made all the holders in the woodshop. There is ‘rack’ that holds 5 primer tubes and the Failsafe Return Rod, two DAA Mini Case Feeders holders, two tool heads stands, a paper towel holder, a cleaning rod holder, a holder for a 11 in 1 screwdriver and a Harbor Freight magnet bar for punches and other tools.

Not pictured is a floor cabinet that I designed and built for storage, but you can see it in the video.

Here is a link for a video tour:



Thanks,
Ski

Impressive set ups in this thread! Makes my garage setup look ... Humble ...

Small but it works for me.

Enjoyed the video Ski.

Love the media separator. I made one very similar to that, only half that size and not as sturdy as yours. Nice display of craftsmanship. Enjoy your new setup.

Bosn Ski said:

I recently moved my reloading setup from the woodshop (garage) to our enclosed back porch (AKA The Sunroom). I was outgrowing the woodshop and needed more room. My wife suggested moving into the sunroom…she is a very smart person!

I built my bench based on plans from this website: http://www.eaa1000.av.org/technicl/worktabl/tablefig.htm

The bench is very sturdy (it is also mobile with a system of hinges and wheels) and the design uses mostly face joints, eliminating the need for screwing into the end grain in the critical strength joints. I made the bench when I first started woodworking. I covered all the screw heads with spackle and painted it to match my Craftsman tool box. If I had to do it over again, I would rip the curved edges off the of the 2x4’s and glue the 2x4s together. At the time all I had was a chop saw…

The move to the sunroom and my Dillon XL750 purchase was the genesis for the installation of heavy duty T-track. I got the idea for T-track from Gavin at UltimateReloader.com. He posted an article about his Reloading Bench System and the use of heavy duty T-Track. When my bench was in the woodshop I wished several times for the ability to remove and store my press elsewhere each and every time I bumped into it or was trying to work on my AR’s…

I used machine screws, fender washers and lock washers to install the track. I also purchased two Quick Change Storage Docks from inlinefabrication.com so I could store my press and vice on the side of the bench.

So far I have about 1500 rounds through the new Dillon and the new reloading bench system with ZERO issues.

At the top left of the picture is an accessory storage system I created. I made all the holders in the woodshop. There is ‘rack’ that holds 5 primer tubes and the Failsafe Return Rod, two DAA Mini Case Feeders holders, two tool heads stands, a paper towel holder, a cleaning rod holder, a holder for a 11 in 1 screwdriver and a Harbor Freight magnet bar for punches and other tools.

Not pictured is a floor cabinet that I designed and built for storage, but you can see it in the video.

Here is a link for a video tour:



Thanks,
Ski

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You Sir, are one organized fella! From one woodworker to another great job!!!

@Aannddrreeww
WOW! That has got to be one of the cleanest and most organized setups that I have ever seen.

And dangit, the longer I look, the more ideas I come up with to spend money that I don't have...

The most all start out that way. Just don't last when you start using them. Over time they get cluttered. Particularly if it's a multi use room.

9mmepiphany said:

How are the Wall Control units working out for you?

Are they as versatile as they seem to be?

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They are. They're just kind of pricey for what they are.