I'm about to get started with reloading and have been looking at ideas for a cheap DIY bench. I'm not a great carpenter so I was looking for some quick-start ideas. Was at Harbor Freight checking out a wooden workbench when I saw the sawhorses and thought they might serve as a cheap and easy base (about 30 bucks for a pair). They're thick wood topped with steel legs, supposedly rated to 1000# each, so was thinking about connecting them up with a couple 2x4s then laying a 1 1/2" plywood or MDF top. Could even fit a plywood shelf on the bottom. Just wondering if anyone has used such a setup and/or if it would be sturdy enough. A little concerned that it could tip on the downstroke, though it will be against a wall. Plan on starting with a Lee Classic Turret.
Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!
Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!