reloading bench

[joshlm]

I am thinking I would like to have my reloading equipment moved from the garage into my office. I was thinking of using a cabinet and pre-made 48" counter from lowes and mounting my equipment to these. My question is whether this will be heavy enough and whether the counter top will hold up to the pressure. I am currently using a loadmaster and a single stage. Thanks for the help guys.

 

[P95Carry]

Josh ... main thing I'd give attention to is - securing the counter to wall. Invert a couple of pressed steel brackets and - finding wall studs ... screw them into wall and counter top.

This stops any tipping effect and should be enough to stop movement - the ability to withstand downward loadings should be no prob'.

 

[JA]

Here is a pic of one of my loading benches in a spare bedroom. It is a kitchen counter top with 2x6's screwed to the bottom. It is rock solid and the single stage press on the right is used to form cases and resize bullets which puts a lot more stress on the it than just reloading.

 

[Steve in PA]

My reloading bench. The main bench is a 4' heavy wooden desk with a RCBS single-stage press mounted on it (along with an M1 Garand). I made the back piece that holds all my bullets, powder, primers, etc.

The smaller bench to the right holds my case trimmer and a few other odds and ends.

 

[cottontoptexan]

I have just finished setting up a new reloading bench . I purchases one of the the steel 56" work benches from Home Depot for 184.00 with tax. It is
56inches long and has two nice large drawers which can be assembled on either side or both drawers on one side. It works well for me.

 

[LAH]

joshlm..........no reason that won't work. Are you planning to use the cabinet for the bench base with the counter top "on top" so to speak? Like P95Carry states, secure it well. Sounds like you have a plan.

 

[armoredman]

It doesn't have to be fancy....

 

[Jeeper]

Josh,

Something like this??

They work great since they have a backsplash which keeps stuff from rolling off the back. This is now my 5th house with a reloading bench and I like the countertops the best out of everything i have used. Just dont use particle board or MDF since it soaks up liquid like a sponge.

 

[joshlm]

Sorry it took me so long to get back. I was planning on using a standerd cabinet under the counter top. I think I will reinforce the bottom of the counter top a little before I mount it just to be safe. It does have the backsplash on it which I think will be great because I am always dropping stuff behind my current bench. We just remodeled the house and the boss said I could put my equipment in the house provided the bench was attractive so I think this will work nicely. Thanks for all the help you guys have some pretty nice set-ups. Perhaps I can get mine completed and it will be worthy of posting a picture along side yours.


p.s. I would be interested to know how the tops were discussing hold up to solvents used for the cleaning of our weapons?

 

[Jeeper]

Counter tops hold up great to solvents which is why I like them. Some people have reccomended using mdf before for benches which is foolish if you are ever going to clean on it. You really need a formica, melamine top to resist solvents and to not stain. Even exterior plywood will stain.