My Brand New Reloading Bench had a Baby or a Clone

[markr6754]

I was so pleased with the look and feel of my $99 Rural King workbench that I bemoaned not buying 2. Long story short, I found a stack of bench kits at Rural King this Sunday for $64.93 each...so NOW I bought 2. I wanted to see how long it would take to put one together without assistance (and since my wife wasn’t home). About an hour for the frame. The drawers will likely take another 1/2 hour.

With the wood vise removed from both benches they fit nicely side by side. My powder shelf and portable drawer set didn’t have to move.

 

[Milt1]

Now that's impressive! Very nice!

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Nice thick top, good looking bench set.

 

[Poper]

A bargain at twice the price! Good on you!

I cannot believe how much cabinets have increased since I built the shop in the garage I left behind.

 

[frankmako]

that is a very good price. bolt them to the wall so they don't flex/move.

 

[markr6754]

Finished the drawers. They are different on this table - metal, vs carved wood. Hard to say which I prefer, but helps to set the tables apart. The bottom shelf is also more rigid, but I’ll still add lateral supports underneath. Lithe artificial lighting makes the new table appear much darker...it isn’t. But it’s definitely empty. Gotta find something to clutter it up.

 

[dh1633pm]

Very nice work.

 

[Poper]

Yes. Bolt them to the wall. You will truly appreciate the additional rigidity.

 

[whughett]

One can not have enough horizontal work space.
That nifty little lamp with its frilly shade adds a feminine touch.
Just messing. Nice work area.

 

[Poper]

One can not have enough horizontal work space.

Agreed!
Apparently, reloaders - like architects - are bound to the horizontal continuum: The amount of crap accumulated is directly proportional to the horizontal space available.