Building My New Reloading Bench

[Captain FU]

It is a wonderful thing (to me anyway) to see people that can still do things with their own two hands. So much of America is basically helpless anymore.

Reloading to me is a "fend for yourself" kind of thing. And building a bench out of a log is as well.

Awesome freaking job.

 

[earlthegoat2]

Outstanding sir!!!!

 

[SpringfieldM1A]

Nice thats how i made my coffee table ha. used beech that i found up in the woods. threw on some danish oil and turned out pretty nice. very solid.

 

[Tim the student]

Man, that is cool! Nice job.

 

[TeamPrecisionIT]

I only have one question: When can I swing by to build mine like that? I think freight might be an issue but I'll work that out. I had to build mind using only an electric saw, level, square and screws. That bench looks like it would last decades even pounding on it every day with a sledgehammer!

Damian

 

[DM~]

Thanks guys!

Frieght really would be an issue! lol That baby is really really heavy!!

DM

 

[JimKirk]

Very good pictorial of a step by step build! Nice heavy duty bench! Just goes to show that the right tools make such a project fairly easy. Can you imagine cutting down that tree and cutting it into the planks with the tools of the 1800's or early 1900's?

Good Job!

Jimmy K

 

[Funshooter45]

Holy Tool Man!

Great job! That is doing it right and learning from all the past setups that weren't quite right. I really like it when things are built SOLID. You have a knack for wood, and the raw materials and tools needed for it. My dad is the same way with steel. If he's still around when I get my perfect location, I'll have him build me one out of steel. I might need a D-9 and a trackhoe to put it into position, but it will never wear out.

Thank you very much!

 

[788Ham]

I am impressed with the log/wood used, beautiful wood! I thought my bench was a little over-kill, HA! You do fantastic work, those shelves won't bow any time soon either. I like your wrench pegs, neat idea!

 

[dconrad]

Holy Crap! That should be one solid bench.

 

[Jeff H]

Awesome job, but I have a question. How do you keep all the woodworking dust off the reloading bench? Everytime I start a project in teh workshop, sawdust gets everywhere.

 

[silverking]

That,sir, is the Paul Bunyon of all benches!
Your love of wood and its beauty is obvious. Congrats on an awesome build. I am envious of your talent.

 

[Xfire68]

That is truly amazing! I love the rawness of it all and that I know it is heavy enough to not have to worry about stability! Great work! I wish I had equipment like that!

 

[DM~]

Awesome job, but I have a question. How do you keep all the woodworking dust off the reloading bench? Everytime I start a project in teh workshop, sawdust gets everywhere.

Easy, my reloading bench is in my basement, and my woodworking tools are out in my wood working shop. Here's a pict. of where i do my wood and metal working,



Thanks to everyone for the very nice comments!

DM

 

[chrt396]

Makes me jealous! I have absolutely NO..ZERO..ZIP-ZILCH wood working talent! On top of that..out of a raw piece of lumber! It just ain't fair!!

 

[Maverick223]

I thought the bench was great...but that workshop on waterfront property is even better. That is a beautiful homestead/workplace you have there!

 

[Clark]

A friend of mine decided to make a table for his son.
He made a saw mill with a little chain saw.
I was disturbed by his table design, so I bought him a book.

 

[Mike Kerr]

Very Impressive. I believe it is the strongest looking wood bench I have ever seen. The most amazing thing is the pictorial story from logs to lumber to bench. I'll look forward to seeing your "phase 2".

regards,

 

[45Autoloader]

Hey DM~,

What does your gun cleaning station look like? Just wondering.....

 

[Wedge]

Very impressive.

 

[DM~]

Hey DM~,

What does your gun cleaning station look like? Just wondering.....

You have to clean guns??? Your kidding, right?

I just put a gun cradle in the vise on my bench, and get after it!

DM