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Posted: 12/9/2008 7:27:59 PM EDT
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I've seen pics of peoples benches scattered throughout the reloading forum, but I thought it would be nice to have a single thread where you could post pics of your little patch of reloading heaven.
ETA: My camera isn't working at the moment, but here's some pics I found online: Here's a simple one you can make yourself: Click here for plans for the bench below Click here for a PDF with several different free plans Here's another clean/simple layout: |
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Nice job...very clean! Sharing the AZ heat!
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Originally Posted By Trimax2: I just got into reloading around a month ago haven't even mounted my press yet lol. Just finished up the bench I think haven't decided wether to stain the lower wood pieces or not. As soon as the stain drys I'm mounting all my gear up and off to reloading. The bench isn't the best but it'll work for now. Top is stained with 2in1 olde maple with poly and is 2 pieces of 3/4" plywood with a 3/4" piece of burch wood, shelves are 1x8 burch wood and has 4x4 legs. I added a little baseboard around the top to hide the layers. Turned out ok I guess. I should've stained before completing the build but decided to stain after the fact. http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h392/trimax2/Mobile%20Uploads/photo1-11.jpg http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h392/trimax2/Mobile%20Uploads/photo2-11.jpg http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h392/trimax2/Mobile%20Uploads/photo3-9.jpg View Quote |
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For all good things must come to an end! I just hope my son never sees the end of LIBERTY!
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I'm thinking of redoing my reloading table and having a trap door for storage within the depth of the 2x4 under the top.
This is what I was thinking about (sorry I couldn't get it to link directly you'll need to copy and paste) anywho I would place this on probably the left end of the table and wouldn't be as long. I'm also thinking of the inside being a drawer that would move left and right which would give me more space without a bigger door but may have to move it towards the center of the table for this to work. I don't want to put drawers that pull out as it would not work with the dimensions I have in mind for height and storage under the table. Still thinking on it. http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj633/TRIMDAD/86F0C0A4-7C76-4DCF-ADB7-AC0C002D6A78.jpg http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_139/1520165_Workbench_Thread_Please_help_in_anyway_that_you_can_.html&page=2 How do I get this to highlight in red to link directly to that page? |
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Originally Posted By downrivertrash:
I'm thinking of redoing my reloading table and having a trap door for storage within the depth of the 2x4 under the top. This is what I was thinking about (sorry I couldn't get it to link directly you'll need to copy and paste) anywho I would place this on probably the left end of the table and wouldn't be as long. I'm also thinking of the inside being a drawer that would move left and right which would give me more space without a bigger door but may have to move it towards the center of the table for this to work. I don't want to put drawers that pull out as it would not work with the dimensions I have in mind for height and storage under the table. Still thinking on it. http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj633/TRIMDAD/86F0C0A4-7C76-4DCF-ADB7-AC0C002D6A78.jpg http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_139/1520165_Workbench_Thread_Please_help_in_anyway_that_you_can_.html&page=2 How do I get this to highlight in red to link directly to that page? View Quote Made them hot for you. Use the hyperlink button ( ) on the reply screen to enter the URL. |
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Thanks for the help, I tried to do that but evidently I did something wrong.
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Originally Posted By SDeadeye:
I finally made the switch from a Pro 1000 for loading pistol ammo to the LNL AP. With all of the extra parts to keep track of for the LNL I decided to pick up a tool box from Sams Club to go with the work bench. It really helps to keep the shell plates, dies, case feeder plates and all of my tools and case prep stuff organized. I've had the bench for a couple of years now, it works great. I have it lag bolted to the studs in the wall so it's pretty solid. When I got the LNL I made a strong mount type base at work from 3/16" mild steel plate, it really helps to have the press up 7" or so. I can see in the cases perfectly to check for powder before I set a bullet on top. <a href="http://s904.photobucket.com/user/mh2742/media/IMG_20140526_080640_286_zpsvhvvrfmk.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac250/mh2742/IMG_20140526_080640_286_zpsvhvvrfmk.jpg</a> <a href="http://s904.photobucket.com/user/mh2742/media/IMG_20140430_124501_697_zpsqg3tuwhc.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac250/mh2742/IMG_20140430_124501_697_zpsqg3tuwhc.jpg</a> <a href="http://s904.photobucket.com/user/mh2742/media/IMG_20140507_181550_360_zpsgqqwfn3o.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac250/mh2742/IMG_20140507_181550_360_zpsgqqwfn3o.jpg</a> View Quote |
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The toolbox is a available from Sam's Club, the same place he likely got the bench.
I have the same bench and tool box. |
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Originally Posted By GHPorter:
Can you provide details on the bench and the toolbox underneath? That looks like a great setup. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By GHPorter:
Originally Posted By SDeadeye:
I finally made the switch from a Pro 1000 for loading pistol ammo to the LNL AP. With all of the extra parts to keep track of for the LNL I decided to pick up a tool box from Sams Club to go with the work bench. It really helps to keep the shell plates, dies, case feeder plates and all of my tools and case prep stuff organized. I've had the bench for a couple of years now, it works great. I have it lag bolted to the studs in the wall so it's pretty solid. When I got the LNL I made a strong mount type base at work from 3/16" mild steel plate, it really helps to have the press up 7" or so. I can see in the cases perfectly to check for powder before I set a bullet on top. <a href="http://s904.photobucket.com/user/mh2742/media/IMG_20140526_080640_286_zpsvhvvrfmk.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac250/mh2742/IMG_20140526_080640_286_zpsvhvvrfmk.jpg</a> <a href="http://s904.photobucket.com/user/mh2742/media/IMG_20140430_124501_697_zpsqg3tuwhc.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac250/mh2742/IMG_20140430_124501_697_zpsqg3tuwhc.jpg</a> <a href="http://s904.photobucket.com/user/mh2742/media/IMG_20140507_181550_360_zpsgqqwfn3o.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac250/mh2742/IMG_20140507_181550_360_zpsgqqwfn3o.jpg</a> Yep, both from Sams. Bench Tool Box They also have some good racking and shelving. More stuff |
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Finished my bench a couple weeks ago. Started with this from Home depot Tool Box Used a Lowe's 10% movers coupon to knock the price down a bit. Built the top myself and lag bolted top from underneath and then lag bolts to attach to the wall. Very solid and plenty of storage for supplies.
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^^^^^^
The garage is where my bench stays. Bench is only a 2"w and 4"L but it gets the job done. It's close to the top of this page. |
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Originally Posted By BMD: Just browsed this entire thread looking for ideas for building a new bench. Yes, it is currently an atrocity and the bench top is no where near strong enough, but I just got permission for taking a corner of the garage and making a hobby/reload room. Any suggestions, at first glance I think i can probably take a 10x17 foot piece of the garage which should be plenty. https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3847/14243172389_f02fae8cef_b.jpg View Quote Want to keep this thread about just reloading bench's. Thanks.
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Originally Posted By ThePontificator:
Portable reloading bench using 3/4" Sande (Birch) plywood Top piece 18" x 6" (2) Sides 10.5" x 11" (2) Back 10.5" x 16.5" Bottom 18" x 12" Hardware includes 2 chest pulls and four non-skid rubber feet on the bottom. Press is mounted using two 2.5" 3/8" bolts with large fender washers on the bottom. http://i.imgur.com/RzJU7Wn.jpg View Quote This with a turret press would be great to take to the range for on site load development. Put all your components and other tools in the box and off you go. |
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If it ain't broken, don't break it.
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Originally Posted By SeattleDude:
Ill play http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/seattledude/DSC_0183_1137.jpg View Quote I've been trying to make do with a set of plastic parts boxes to hold my loading (and gun) tools, but your picture gives me a strong urge to get a real tool box and stick it on my wire shelves so I can get at everything more easily. What toolbox is that? |
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Originally Posted By sfno72: Just finished my basement and got my gun room set up: http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k422/sfno72/room2_zps55e0eae6.jpg http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k422/sfno72/room_zps0e07debe.jpg View Quote sfno72 What top is that? I have a 119inch wall for a bench. And I like your top..
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I fix things that fly, so they can kill other things.
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Originally Posted By Freakigstang:
http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae311/freakingstang/Guns/14EC9233-71DF-485E-8951-1D52C0413750_zpsybtqbnht.jpg http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae311/freakingstang/Guns/6EFE3A45-E5DB-4494-943A-2942AFEC6743_zpsgvcevj9r.jpg http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae311/freakingstang/Guns/AE13380A-CB5D-47CD-AECC-356FBE15A0E9_zpsmuxc4cq1.jpg View Quote Choice of press not withstanding (which is PURELY a personal preference), I envy everything going on in this room. |
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I like the lee turret... someday I will step into the expensive blue kool aid, but for now the red turret works well for my needs... its not a bad press and gets a lot of bad raps. It was my first press that I could afford over a single stage and...thousands of rounds later, it allows me to load 10 calibers effectively in a decent time frame.
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Originally Posted By Freakigstang:
http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae311/freakingstang/Guns/14EC9233-71DF-485E-8951-1D52C0413750_zpsybtqbnht.jpg http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae311/freakingstang/Guns/6EFE3A45-E5DB-4494-943A-2942AFEC6743_zpsgvcevj9r.jpg http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae311/freakingstang/Guns/AE13380A-CB5D-47CD-AECC-356FBE15A0E9_zpsmuxc4cq1.jpg View Quote Those are some great looking cabinets, tell me more about them! |
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Originally Posted By jevonniespapi:
Those are some great looking cabinets, tell me more about them! View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By jevonniespapi:
Originally Posted By Freakigstang:
http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae311/freakingstang/Guns/14EC9233-71DF-485E-8951-1D52C0413750_zpsybtqbnht.jpg http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae311/freakingstang/Guns/6EFE3A45-E5DB-4494-943A-2942AFEC6743_zpsgvcevj9r.jpg http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae311/freakingstang/Guns/AE13380A-CB5D-47CD-AECC-356FBE15A0E9_zpsmuxc4cq1.jpg Those are some great looking cabinets, tell me more about them! It's a steel bench from Sam's club. Has steel drawers with roller slides and SS fronts. Thick butcher block top. The boss bought it for a shop tool box, but it didn't lock and they reorganized the shop and everyone ended up with something. Its on wheels, but it fairly heavy. I used a shelf from a wooden workbench to mount on it and built a foot for it in the center so it didn't wobble any. (because it was on wheels, it shook a little). I think it was between 3 and 400 bucks at same club. Drawers hold a decent amount of weight and the center is big enough for all the bulk storage of ammo cans, coffee cans, etc. |
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Originally Posted By Freakigstang:
http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae311/freakingstang/Guns/14EC9233-71DF-485E-8951-1D52C0413750_zpsybtqbnht.jpg http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae311/freakingstang/Guns/6EFE3A45-E5DB-4494-943A-2942AFEC6743_zpsgvcevj9r.jpg http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae311/freakingstang/Guns/AE13380A-CB5D-47CD-AECC-356FBE15A0E9_zpsmuxc4cq1.jpg View Quote love how every caliber has it's own drawer very nice setup sir |
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Originally Posted By shooters101:
Added a few more shelves and cleaned up some. Still need to finish one more shelf and get the rest of the countertop finished out. http://shooters101.com/images/online/reloadingroom060414-01.JPG http://shooters101.com/images/online/reloadingroom060414-02.JPG http://shooters101.com/images/online/reloadingroom060414-03.JPG http://shooters101.com/images/online/reloadingroom060414-04.JPG View Quote Added a new LED light to the press from inline fabrication. |
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For all good things must come to an end! I just hope my son never sees the end of LIBERTY!
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DISGUSTING !! all those "sterile" photos of reloading benches, they do not look as if they are ever used, kinda like museum displays, just kidding guys, you all done good, if you saw my RL bench you would think it was hit by a class four tornado hit it.
under my bench is "about" 6, one gallon plastic containers full of once fired 5.56Mmm NATO brass, two full of O.F. Federal, two full of O.F. Remington brass and four full of different O.F. head stamped brass, then there is, once more "about" 15 of those dog treat containers you will find at COSTCO full of thrice fired brass, 4X fired, 6X fired, 10X fired and lastly 15X+ fired brass, on top, if one can call it that is my 40+ year old RCBS Rock Chucker, a Dillon XL650 with all the possible accessories, some are home made, the Lee factory crimper is greatly modified, a H.M. powder check die, a small 4" vise, assorted bins and drawers full of "stuff". i would like to show you photos as it is now, but my photo posting abilities is "0", ahhhh ! you should see my "play shop", both my shop and R.L. room are the results of 60+ years of accumulating "STUFF" it is truly amazing. |
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Originally Posted By Bud556MM: DISGUSTING !! all those "sterile" photos of reloading benches, they do not look as if they are ever used, kinda like museum displays, just kidding guys, you all done good, if you saw my RL bench you would think it was hit by a class four tornado hit it. under my bench is "about" 6, one gallon plastic containers full of once fired 5.56Mmm NATO brass, two full of O.F. Federal, two full of O.F. Remington brass and four full of different O.F. head stamped brass, then there is, once more "about" 15 of those dog treat containers you will find at COSTCO full of thrice fired brass, 4X fired, 6X fired, 10X fired and lastly 15X+ fired brass, on top, if one can call it that is my 40+ year old RCBS Rock Chucker, a Dillon XL650 with all the possible accessories, some are home made, the Lee factory crimper is greatly modified, a H.M. powder check die, a small 4" vise, assorted bins and drawers full of "stuff". i would like to show you photos as it is now, but my photo posting abilities is "0", ahhhh ! you should see my "play shop", both my shop and R.L. room are the results of 60+ years of accumulating "STUFF" it is truly amazing. View Quote If you change your mind, pic posting instructions are up in FAQ's. |
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Originally Posted By cmb5286:
After drooling over some of your benches, I decided to build one of my own this past weekend. Here is the finished product. Nothing really fancy but it works for me. I'm debating a XL 650 to set on top but I think for now its a great place to clean and build my ARs. I still need to clean up the wiring and will maybe add a pegboard. https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5588/14496968140_d1aba05ab7_c.jpg https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5553/14496968430_acb4fce367_c.jpg View Quote That looks alot like the bench I built for my garage; did you get your plans from Family Handyman? That bench should hold up to decades of use. |
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Originally Posted By cmb5286:
After drooling over some of your benches, I decided to build one of my own this past weekend. Here is the finished product. Nothing really fancy but it works for me. I'm debating a XL 650 to set on top but I think for now its a great place to clean and build my ARs. I still need to clean up the wiring and will maybe add a pegboard. https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5588/14496968140_d1aba05ab7_c.jpg https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5553/14496968430_acb4fce367_c.jpg View Quote I built the same bench lol. This was an old pic. I've added a lot to the bench since this was taken. If you look through the thread you should see a few other pics of it. |
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Very very nice work. The shelve above the bench are outstanding and very useful. Great job thanks for sharing.
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