Mounting a RCBS JR press

[jetinspector]

Hey folks, newbie to THR. I just recently recieved an old (maybe 20 yrs)RCBS JR press thats in great condition. The only way i can mount it to my bench is something like a "strong mount" that Dillon sells.The problem i'm having is i dont want to spend $40 to get one!I've seen pictures of people making mounts out of wood but cant find info on how to do it.If anybody out there can help me out with any info on how to make one please let me know. Thanks!

 

[Blackrock]

I mount my presses to a piece of 2x6 about 18" long and mount the press at a 45 degree angle for better ergonomics. Bolt the 2x6 to the bench with 4- 5/16" bolts extending the press just out over the edge. Then bolt the press to the 2x6 with 3/8" bolts. The 45 degee offset seems to work best for me and the extension gives plenty of swinging room.

 

[rfwobbly]

Mr Inspector -

Welcome aboard!

Press mounting is a concern for 2 reasons...
• First of all, you'll need a stable platform since there is typically so much force being used to size the cases. This varies by cartridge and sizing lube, but that is the general concern. You do not want a setup that visibly moves during use or you may hurt yourself or the table it's mounted to.

If you are short of funds or space, many people start by mounting the press to a 12x12" piece of 3/4" plywood (Home Depot) and then C-clamping that to the corner of their dining room table. The plywood disperses the load into the a large area of the table top and prevents bad things from happening when you wife thrashes you for breaking the table.

Here's a photo of what I'm talking about....


• Secondly, if you're going to sit at the press for hours you'll need the press at the correct operating height to prevent back strain and other physical ailments. This merely concerns the height of the press relative to the height of the operator. You can either raise the press (if you are going to build a dedicated reloading bench then build one 36" high), or if using the dining room table you can lower your chair height. Most users simply experiment with different chairs/ stools until they hit on something that works for them.


So to answer your question, the Dillon "Strong Mount" is designed to fit only their Dillon press. It's a great product, but would require so much modification to fit another brand press that it would not be a wise purchase.

All the best. Ask more questions!

 

[oneounceload]

My RCBS Jr. press is mounted to the top of the work bench - if the front of your bench is too deep, you will to make a notch for the press arm top clear - otherwise, premounting it on a piece of 2x6 or 4x4, and then mounting that to the bench will work

 

[Win1892]

My Dillon 650 and RCBS Ammomaster are bolted directly to my bench which is bolted to the floor and the wall behind it.

My RCBS Partner press is bolted to a 12 inch 2X6 and I clamp it to my bench when I use it. I have a number of tools attached to wood that are then clamped to my bench only when needed.

 

[armoredman]

My RCBS RS, (came right after the Jr), is mounted on an old converted TV stand, worksgreat.

 

[budman46]

my 3 dillons, rockchucker and lee classic cast turret are bolted to chunks of 3/4" plywood and clamped on the perimeter of my bench with "c" clamps. when i want to use one, it's moved "front and center".

the plywood was left-over from some project, so the cost was only what i have in the clamps.

i can even take a press out to my shooting bench...

budman

stupidity is its own reward

 

[roadappletx]

Thanks for the all of the information. I have tried the search feature, and maybe I'm not asking the question correctly, but I saw a Forster Co-Ax mounted on a Dillon strong mount. My question is: Could a Hornady Lock n load AP be mounted to a Dillon strong mount? I'm looking to mount some presses on some old army desks, and I want to be able to use the drawers. Any help will be very appreciated!


Jim

 

[mallc]

Homemade Riser

I use particleboard for these but I think 3/4 plywood would work as well.

Presses, trimmer's, drill press, etc. are mounted on interchangeable top plates for quick changes and multiple use from a small space.

Scott

 

[heavyzee]

as u can see i am v. limiter on space, and yes my gf loves me alot...

but i attached mine to a 2X4 w/ 3/8" carriage bolts...

then i use c-clamps to hold it to the counter top... all in all v. sturdy... enough to fully resize 308 cartridges any-who

just make sure u recess the bolts enough as to not scratch your surface....

 

[kimbernut]

mt. RCBS JR.

When I had a high desk for reloading I reinforced the desk from underneath at the press site and notched out the recess for the linkage-bolting it directly to the desk.
Now that I have a standard height desk I wanted an 8" riser. I built a "strongmount" out of 4 layers of 2x8x12" topped with 3 layers of 3/4" plywood x7.5"x14". All above is glued and screwed together to make a single unit then bolted through the desk. The 2" overhang of the plywood is enough to clear the linkage of the press but check it to be sure before all is bolted down.