Howdy:
Have any of y'all had success with portable/tear-down type benches & progressive presses?
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1. I am resigned to the fact that for the forseeable future, I will have no designated reloading area.
2. I have also outgrown the (lack) of productivity provided by my Rock Chucker and Lee Hand Press single-stage presses.
3. Time is dear, these days, so I want to upgrade to a progressive to make best use of the time I can steal away.
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I have snooped around and saw the following benches/stands.
Stanley 93-292 - FatMax® Mobile Project Center
* 2-in-1 portable work center - clamping work bench and hand cart
* Hand cart: designed to carry 220lbs
* Work surface: 660lbs load capacity
* Surface height: 33”
* Clamping mechanism is easily adjustable with rotating handles
* Versatile clamping with multiple peg holes
* Electric power capability – 3 sockets and cable holder
* Innovative folding mechanism
* Telescopic cart handles are ergonomically designed and retract below the work surface when in the work bench position
Black & Decker Workmate® 425 Project Center
Advanced One-Handed Clamp™ system with exclusive clutch design allows clamps to be adjusted together or independently
Front jaw swings up for vertical clamping to increase flexibility when clamping odd-shaped objects
Removable center panel provides extra-large work surface when using as a workbench or bench tool stand
Folds for easy storage
Heavyweight steel construction supports up to 550 lbs
Frankford Arsenal Portable Reloading Stand
Materials:
# Lightweight Plastic Top and Base
# Steel Tube Stand
Dimensions:
# Top = 9 x 9"
# Complete Assembled = 27"
# Base diameter = 17 1/2"
Includes:
# Two Accessory Bins
# Top Plate
# Base Column
# Base Plate
# Template for layout of mounting holes for various presses
Notes:
# Bolts and washers for mounting presses and accessories not included.
# Fits LEE Turret, Loadmaster, Reloader, Challenger, Dillon Square Deal, 550-B, RCBS (except Ammomaster), Lyman, Forster, Redding, and Hornady.
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Off the top of my head, I suspect that all three above would benefit from:
1. Lead shot bags placed to steady the bench
2. 2-by-whatever boards attached to the bottom of the surfaces to increase rigidity and so a C-clamp has something to dig into
My current bench presses (Rock Chucker & Lee C-press) and other bench tools are all mounted on 2-by-whatever boards, so I can mount/unmount them with C-clamps.
Anyways, thanks for your input.
Have any of y'all had success with portable/tear-down type benches & progressive presses?
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1. I am resigned to the fact that for the forseeable future, I will have no designated reloading area.
2. I have also outgrown the (lack) of productivity provided by my Rock Chucker and Lee Hand Press single-stage presses.
3. Time is dear, these days, so I want to upgrade to a progressive to make best use of the time I can steal away.
-----
I have snooped around and saw the following benches/stands.
Stanley 93-292 - FatMax® Mobile Project Center
* 2-in-1 portable work center - clamping work bench and hand cart
* Hand cart: designed to carry 220lbs
* Work surface: 660lbs load capacity
* Surface height: 33”
* Clamping mechanism is easily adjustable with rotating handles
* Versatile clamping with multiple peg holes
* Electric power capability – 3 sockets and cable holder
* Innovative folding mechanism
* Telescopic cart handles are ergonomically designed and retract below the work surface when in the work bench position
Black & Decker Workmate® 425 Project Center
Advanced One-Handed Clamp™ system with exclusive clutch design allows clamps to be adjusted together or independently
Front jaw swings up for vertical clamping to increase flexibility when clamping odd-shaped objects
Removable center panel provides extra-large work surface when using as a workbench or bench tool stand
Folds for easy storage
Heavyweight steel construction supports up to 550 lbs
Frankford Arsenal Portable Reloading Stand
Materials:
# Lightweight Plastic Top and Base
# Steel Tube Stand
Dimensions:
# Top = 9 x 9"
# Complete Assembled = 27"
# Base diameter = 17 1/2"
Includes:
# Two Accessory Bins
# Top Plate
# Base Column
# Base Plate
# Template for layout of mounting holes for various presses
Notes:
# Bolts and washers for mounting presses and accessories not included.
# Fits LEE Turret, Loadmaster, Reloader, Challenger, Dillon Square Deal, 550-B, RCBS (except Ammomaster), Lyman, Forster, Redding, and Hornady.
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Off the top of my head, I suspect that all three above would benefit from:
1. Lead shot bags placed to steady the bench
2. 2-by-whatever boards attached to the bottom of the surfaces to increase rigidity and so a C-clamp has something to dig into
My current bench presses (Rock Chucker & Lee C-press) and other bench tools are all mounted on 2-by-whatever boards, so I can mount/unmount them with C-clamps.
Anyways, thanks for your input.