Show us a picture of your reloading bench

[Winston_Smith]

what's up with the plastic on the walls????

My guess: barrier for insulation or serial killer...

Nice space gelnns

 

[glenns]

Dove - my bench is in an unfinished basement so the plastic is up to contain the insulation. Thought about finishing the basement but we don't need the space at the moment.

I need to add more pictures. 'Kobe' is in the upper left of the pic. Go LAKERs - why did they pick up Ron Artest?

 

[Offfhand]

"Traveling" Loading Bench

Here area couple photos of the "Traveling" loading bench I had built into my 34' motor coach. It is completely self-contained and fully equipped for loading, even such jobs as neck turning. (Holland Brass Monkey for neck turning and polishing on right end of bench.) Mainly I use this rig for loading- and living-at shooting competitions but also mighty convenient for parking at shooting ranges and working on loads, rifles and other shooting equipment. Especially when it's hot, cold or wet. When plugged to local power supply (Which most ranges have) or with generator running I use electric power measure, and other power equipment (Air compressor, etc). But as backup also have manual powder dispenser, scales, etc. (Shown mounted on bench). Components and loading equipment are stored in tool chests, drawers and overhead cabinets for traveling. Note that press and measure stand have built-in clamps for easy attachment to bench or quick removal for storage. Happy to answer and questions about project or equipment shown in photos. But don't ask about fuel milage, you don't want to know.

Shoot well, safely and often..
Offfhand

 

[something vague]

Offhand, that is a great setup! That is def the first handloading wagon I have ever seen and may be the last. What a great idea. Very inspirational. What brand of press and manual powder measure are those? They look to be top notch. The powder measure looks like a black powder measure to me. It also looks as if you or someone you know is a machinist as the clamps on both the press and measure look as if they came that way. Nice job to say the least.

 

[LAH]

What something vague said.

 

[Offfhand]

Loading bench

Mr. Something Vague, thank you for kind comments about my "Traveling" loading rig described in earlier post. Despite a rather substantual investment it has proven to be money well spent and a joy to use. As per your questions: The powder measure was made by Neil Jones Custom Products. (I think they have a web site.) As you surmised, the measure stand with clamping arrangement was built by a machinist, with the support column being made from a stainless rifle barrel. The press was made by Bob Dodd (RFD Rifles, Camp Verde, Az.). Dodd is a master tool maker and, as you will see by attached closeup photo, the press is beautifully machined. The bench clamps are integral with the unit. You may notice that the press has been retrofitted with a Carstensen "click" adjustable die seat that that permits precise adjustment of case sizing without the usual "try and see" method. In background you may notice the compact arbor press I use for bullet seating with a Carstensen seating die. (Each click of the die is only some.0015" making bullet depth adjustments precise but yet easily recorded.) Everything is compact size yet adequate for the job without taking up a lot of bench space. My shooting pal had a similiar "traveling" loading rig built that makes mine look shabby. His outfit being a good example of what can be accomplished with a little spare time and only a spare half million dollars. I have a photo of it if anyone wants to see.
Shoot well, safely, and often.
Offfhand

 

[something vague]

That press is beautiful, he did an extremely good job with the tooling on that thing. Looks to be strong as hell too, no flex happening in that press! I must say again, I am impressed with the quality of tools you have kicking around that thing.

I would love to see that pic of your buddy's mobile reloading room. That's what this thread is all about, whether it be yours or someone elses I can never get enough seeing what other people are doing to keep this hobby interesting. Thanks Offhand.

 

[lordgroom]

What is a, "Carstensen "click" adjustable die seat"? I did a quick Google search and did not find anything.

 

[Offfhand]

Carstensen "click" adjustable die seat

Mr. Lordgroom, no problem, glad to help. The click adjustable die seat shown in photo is made and installed by Jim Carstensen, JLC Precision, ([email protected]). He can install these on any aluminum loading press, such as Dodd, Hood, Sinclair, etc.
Shoot well, safely, and often..
Offfhand

 

[Offfhand]

Luxury Loading Bench

As requested, here are a couple photos of the "traveling" loading bench in my shooting buddy's motor coach. He had the bench custom made to match the coach's original wood and fittings. It is a quite elegant affair, even with loading equipment scattered about the bench, and makes my own traveling bench (Posted earlier) look rather paltry.
Shoot well, safely, and often...
Offfhand

 

[Walkalong]

Looks like he shoots Benchrest with that set up. Very nice.

 

[THe Dove]

Glenns

These are the ladies that keep me company while I'm in the cave. I am an RCBS fan you can tell but those Dillon girls keep me in check!!! HAHA

The Dove

 

[something vague]

Offhand,

That is definitly a beatiful coach. But his reloading setup isn't any better than yours, IMO. You both have done something that I could only dream about at the moment. But you have planted the seed no doubt! Thanks for the pics. Oh yeah, forgive me again for the question but what brand of press is that?

 

[PatrolmanCSI]

THe DOVE
A man's gotta have wall art.

The Dude Abides

 

[Offfhand]

Loading Press

Mr. Something Vague, the loading press you ask about is made by Bob Dodd in Arizona. He is a a remarkable craftsman and has a colorful website (rfdoddknives.com). Click his website menu at rifles and you'll find the press listed with his rifles and other products. My press is one of his first, before he began anodizing the frames. Also, check his knives menu, they are truly beautiful.
Shoot well, safely, and often...
Offfhand

 

[Mags]

My lil bench in the corner of the garage.

 

[oldreloader]

The Real Mags, I just built a bench like that myself.I also built a set of shelves to go on the top of it.I'll post some pics when I get some made.

 

[jwl3715]

thanks jwl, that got me on the right track (no pun intended). So do you think that aluminum is durable enough with all leverage that will be applied, especially during resizing?

good question. It seems to be holding up to low base shotgun shells. I don't reload metallics yet but I am told you really have to crank on some rifle cartridges. Not sure if horizontal or vertical orientation would be best for rifle. Maybe you'd want to add a few more bolts to spread out the load.

 

[coop4u2c]

Lets try this again.

 

[something vague]

Very nice little Man Cave you got there coop4u2c! That dillion must really spit out the ammo. I have been contemplating on dropping the cash on one to push out some of my plinking handgun ammo. But I also really would like to get myself the Forster Co-Ax as well to use beside my Rockchucker. Who ever said this hobby is cheaper than buying ammo odviously doesn't reload much. Nice work coop4u2c!

 

[Mags]

The Real Mags, I just built a bench like that myself.I also built a set of shelves to go on the top of it.I'll post some pics when I get some made.

Yup used 12 bucks worth of 2x4s and 2x6s versus a 120 dollar bench.

 

[huntman]

my bench

my bench it is like home

 

[coop4u2c]

Thank-you Mr. Vague. The 650 is fantastic, so much so I might buy another. And NO, reloading will not save you money, but you will be able to shoot more for the same buck!(at least that is what I tell my wife)

 

[ole farmerbuck]

Mine is a little mess now but....

Prob not pictured is my new window air conditioner. Anyway...here's mine.

 

[oldreloader]

I just finished a new bench.Built it kinda like The Real Mags.All I lack is painting it and moving all my stuff to it.