Flashole, I really like your bench ! Nice set up and very compact.Alabama,I was going to use the plans that the NRMA has on their site,however I wanted something a bit more larger for my needs.It literally took me a year to decide, and go with my own idea and what I felt was my "ideal" set up. The "kit" is from a company called 2 x4 Basics and is available from Cabela's,Amazon,and the Outdoorsmans' guide(which was the cheapest).I used 2x4's and had Home depot rip some 3/4" oak ply wood.sand,stain,add a few coats of clear semi gloss poly and your good to go.
I am a part time licensed gunsmith(20 years), and two more benches are in the works to replace my old benches. One for general gunsmith repairs,and the other for stock work,and jobs that tend to get more dirtier,(buffer,grinder,stock work,etc.).The third for a hot bluing set up.I must tell you,this bench is rock solid,and extremely stable(even more so if you lag the back to wall studs).The number one must, is to have a stable,solid foundation for a reloading bench.Without flex and or give due to the forces caused by compound leverage of your reloading press. I tried the metal "Craftsman" benches and such,however they were a bit flimsy for reloading.(Stay away from particle board and such) .If you would like any building tips, feel free to contact me.The folks on here are awesome,and I learn something new every day...I have learned so much as far as reloading goes.The input and help makes reloading and the shooting sports in general ,a pleasure.Remember ...no question is ever stupid or silly.That's how we all learn and progress in this fine past time.Here's a few pictures of the finished bench, after adding two spots for lighting and some trim on the shelves.
