I'm considering taking up reloading since 45ACP is pretty expensive.
I'm sure many folks share my problem though. I don't have any work space.
My wife would never tolerate a permanent reloading press sitting on our kitchen table.
I was curious if anyone had ever set up a reloading press on a portable type platform? Two ideas that I had were:
The square deal B if the press that I'm currently considering.
1. attaching the press to stand with wheels that can be put in a closet or otherwise secreted away when not in use. Something kinda like a microwave stand only much more sturdy. I've seen lots of portable tool chests with work areas on top that would probably work nicely.
2. building a decorative cabinet (with doors to hide the reloading gear). The press would sit inside the case (hidden by the doors) except when being used. While in use the press would come out and be mounted on the top of the cabinet.
I've seen one person here who had his press mounted on a board with clamps. That might be a possibility but its not a very pretty option.
This brings me to a few other questions.
1. how much space does a square deal B require when in use?
2. how much space would be needed while in storage mode?
3. what's the minimum amount of counterspace needed to reload, including other necessities such as a scale?
I'm sure many folks share my problem though. I don't have any work space.
My wife would never tolerate a permanent reloading press sitting on our kitchen table.
I was curious if anyone had ever set up a reloading press on a portable type platform? Two ideas that I had were:
The square deal B if the press that I'm currently considering.
1. attaching the press to stand with wheels that can be put in a closet or otherwise secreted away when not in use. Something kinda like a microwave stand only much more sturdy. I've seen lots of portable tool chests with work areas on top that would probably work nicely.
2. building a decorative cabinet (with doors to hide the reloading gear). The press would sit inside the case (hidden by the doors) except when being used. While in use the press would come out and be mounted on the top of the cabinet.
I've seen one person here who had his press mounted on a board with clamps. That might be a possibility but its not a very pretty option.
This brings me to a few other questions.
1. how much space does a square deal B require when in use?
2. how much space would be needed while in storage mode?
3. what's the minimum amount of counterspace needed to reload, including other necessities such as a scale?