Show us a picture of your reloading bench
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duck911
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The stand itself doesn't flex or bend when using the press. The entire stand is prone to move a little (for example, on the kitchen table when there's a table cloth) but I quickly figured out when and where to support the bench depending on the surface to keep it from happening. Within 100 rounds, it was a non-issue.
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Here are some pictures of my bench. I had to buy the safe when my wife said no more "toys" until I got one so I made sure it was big enough to hold one or two more...
The room is in my basement, I got the chance to do the remodel when the Waterbed in it leaked and I discovered that the idiot (I mean previous home owner) had put in a open drain behind the wall board. Imagine my surprise when I found a weep holes cut into the wall above the floor so water could drain down it and to a sump. My first try at fixing it went bust since the water managed to push through 3 coats of dry lock. Which ruin the first set of walls and flooring... :banghead:
Called a dry basement contractor and had them do it the right way and haven't looked backed. The cabinets are unfinished cabinets available at Lowe's (Had to buy them their since I work for them...) Once they were in place I order a counter top from then and put it in. My only regret on the whole setup is the low ceiling but I can't do much about that. I still debating on if I have enough room to get the case feeder.
Dave
The room is in my basement, I got the chance to do the remodel when the Waterbed in it leaked and I discovered that the idiot (I mean previous home owner) had put in a open drain behind the wall board. Imagine my surprise when I found a weep holes cut into the wall above the floor so water could drain down it and to a sump. My first try at fixing it went bust since the water managed to push through 3 coats of dry lock. Which ruin the first set of walls and flooring... :banghead:
Called a dry basement contractor and had them do it the right way and haven't looked backed. The cabinets are unfinished cabinets available at Lowe's (Had to buy them their since I work for them...) Once they were in place I order a counter top from then and put it in. My only regret on the whole setup is the low ceiling but I can't do much about that. I still debating on if I have enough room to get the case feeder.
Dave
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Landric
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Drizzico: We going to see you at the BUG match this weekend? And what is this I hear about a Brown Bess?
There is a good possibility that I will be there depends on if I can get the tire off my riding lawn mower and get the flat fixed so I can mow. (Otherwise I will need to use the self propelled lawn mower
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Barry spotted it at the Aisle Pawn and Gun store (more guns than Pawn...) and I couldn't pass it up. It is a Pedersoli reproduction that they had a price of $875 on it marked it down to seven something and when I asked what there best price was he said $600 plus tax and I said wrap it up... Now I just need to find some 75 caliber ball for it...
Dave
) Barry spotted it at the Aisle Pawn and Gun store (more guns than Pawn...) and I couldn't pass it up. It is a Pedersoli reproduction that they had a price of $875 on it marked it down to seven something and when I asked what there best price was he said $600 plus tax and I said wrap it up...
Now I just need to find some 75 caliber ball for it...Dave
Landric
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I hope to see you there. I think you need to put on another 4Runner. I have .44 Special if you need it.
As for the musket, I think a mold is the way to go.
http://www.midwayusa.com/browse/Bro...70&categoryString=685***8657***8664***9258***
As for the musket, I think a mold is the way to go.
http://www.midwayusa.com/browse/Bro...70&categoryString=685***8657***8664***9258***
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GP100man
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Note to bench builders - 3" deck screws are great for fastening the bench to the wall. No matter how sturdy your bench is, this will make it sturdier to load, particularly rifle rounds on a progressive press.
Dig the enthusiasm of this thread and am glad to see it still going strong.
Also, home recycling centers are a great source for cheap cabinets to hang on the wall for storage. I found a garage worth's of upper cabinets for $70. Two of them are used for my reloading habit, and I need to go find more. Gave me more time for reloading as opposed to building reloading storage.
I did build my own bench and fastened it to the wall as mentioned. Works great, without being fixed to the wall it just would be the same. This coming from a guy who spent fabricated his first several thousand rounds at the kitchen table.
Dig the enthusiasm of this thread and am glad to see it still going strong.
Also, home recycling centers are a great source for cheap cabinets to hang on the wall for storage. I found a garage worth's of upper cabinets for $70. Two of them are used for my reloading habit, and I need to go find more. Gave me more time for reloading as opposed to building reloading storage.
I did build my own bench and fastened it to the wall as mentioned. Works great, without being fixed to the wall it just would be the same. This coming from a guy who spent fabricated his first several thousand rounds at the kitchen table.
Maverick223
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I can second the deck screws, it helps all of your free-standing shelves and benches (not just for the reloading bench). I am also happy to see the thread going strong...gives me new ideas for improvements.
Maverick223
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A built up floor with drains by your bench...it will divert the flood waters, and you will never have to sweep up those pesky primers again.
something vague
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What, and let all those primers just roll over to the drain? That can't be a good idea. The drain for flood water is ok but to let primers roll into the drain is just asking for trouble.
fireflyfather
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Besides, some recycling centers will let you recycle the brass from the primers!
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I was thinking of doing an epoxy floor, the benches sit on 6" stainles legs and if I epoxy the floor I hope it would be eisier to sweep and then If another pipe breaks I wont have to move the benches and pull out another wood floor. Has anybody ever tried the epoxy?
I was thinking of doing an epoxy floor, the benches sit on 6" stainles legs and if I epoxy the floor I hope it would be eisier to sweep and then If another pipe breaks I wont have to move the benches and pull out another wood floor. Has anybody ever tried the epoxy?
Maverick223
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Joking...with my luck I would loose a firearm part in the drain and have to chip up the floor.something vague said:
The floor in post #1260 is 2 part epoxy paint. It has been there 8 years and I mop it all the time. Originally I used some anti-skid stuff called sharkskin (little particles mixed with the paint) or something, but that has worn smooth.
