loading bench

[captain awesome]

Well I am very proud of this new loading bench I built, so I thought I would share. I Iincluded a pic of my old one for reference on why I upgraded. Usually it was cleaner than this but construction time makes a mess. The new one is built like a tank and doesn't give even slightly when I stand on it. I also installed parallel T tracks so I can quickly swap out presses.

The old one;.


And the new one shelves and all;



so i have to tackle the awful mess next. It'll be fun though.

 

[bob4]

Nice job. There is an entire thread dedicated to benches here.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=218720&page=134

 

[nevadabob]

You did well!

 

[fallout mike]

Thats a big upgrade for sure.

 

[spitballer]

Good for you! Especially like that rolling chair!

 

[WSM MAGNUM]

The new bench looks great! Nice finish too. I don`t know how you managed to reload with that old table... with that sway in it.

 

[horsemen61]

I like it and your first bench

 

[wally247]

If I ever need a table to work on my motorcycle I know where to go.

 

[THe Dove]

Good work Captain.

The Dove

 

[moonman16]

Nice Bench!

With a RED and a BLUE one you're set,
The CHEVY/FORD deal has set you free.

 

[viking499]

Very nice. Need another pic once you get the shelves stocked.

 

[germ]

My first thought was that the t tracks were too far apart, but then i noticed you're using strong mounts. Otherwise, unless you're using thick metal base plates, you'll likely get more flex (in the plates) than you think.

 

[WestKentucky]

It's beautiful.

 

[judgedelta]

Just wondering how are you going to get your legs under the bench with that shelf there? It is nicely made, but I have to load either standing up or sitting on a stool. I guess I have to move around too much to sit down.

 

[captain awesome]

I have about 6 inches of clearance from the edge of the bench to the shelf. So its not tons of room but it should be enough to be comfortable. I had less than that with that toolbox under the folding table and it was good enough to sit.

I will be using strong mounts on most of my presses, in line fabrication makes some great stuff. I just bought a super 1050 to join The group and I have a buddy that can get me some steel plates for that and the MECs. The red and blue presses make some wise cracks at each other sometimes but usually get along fine

 

[g17]

Looks nice to me.