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NC, USA
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Posted: 8/12/2014 8:02:59 PM EDT
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Had plans of building a bench, but stumbled across this IAC Industries work station via Craigslist on the cheap.
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KS, USA
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Posted: 8/12/2014 11:38:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By trackstarpre:
incredible bench and room!! i love the shelving and the display of your ARs...but if i would give you one suggestion...i would suggest you separate your primers and powders just so you dont have an accident that could have been prevented! happy reloading and it looks great!! Thanks for the compliments and the tip. I plan to build some cabinet doors for some of the shelves and will plan to segregate the primers/powder. I know my bench looks bare and I'm missing a lot of reloading tools but I share equipment with my father-in-law (who lives across the pasture). My setup doesn't even hold a candle to his reloading room and range. I'll have to ask him if I can snap some pics of it and share them, you guys would love it. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 8/13/2014 6:45:13 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/14/2014 12:58:07 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ThePontificator]
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Quote HistoryIs that bench of lockable casters? I'm assuming it is as otherwise it'd be kind of hard to use the Lyman turret press, wouldn't it? The mini-leg lamp is a nice touch. 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 8/17/2014 1:33:21 AM EDT
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I thought I'd posted my rebuild of my bench... but couldn't find it...
Before: 
New bases: 
Leveling and finishing: 
Top installed: (¾" marine grade underlayment with countertop overlay) 
Rifle/Pistol reloading area: 
Opposite view: 
Casting area: 
Separate shotshell loading area: 
Powder/primer storage: (primers in lower "freezer" area) 
Yes, I reload a LOT of BP! |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 3:29:50 PM EDT
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I finished the super mini from pg. 59 or as finished as I'll take it for now.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_42/429935_Somnio__A_super_mini_.html |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 8/17/2014 8:47:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: medicman5000]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ThePontificator:
Is that bench of lockable casters? I'm assuming it is as otherwise it'd be kind of hard to use the Lyman turret press, wouldn't it? The mini-leg lamp is a nice touch.
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ThePontificator:
Is that bench of lockable casters? I'm assuming it is as otherwise it'd be kind of hard to use the Lyman turret press, wouldn't it? The mini-leg lamp is a nice touch.
Im using Inline Fabrications quick mount system. In that picture the Lyman press is sitting in the spare press storage location. I can switch presses on the fly. It's really a great system! |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 9:16:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By medicman5000:
Im using Inline Fabrications quick mount system. In that picture the Lyman press is sitting in the spare press storage location. I can switch presses on the fly. It's really a great system! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By medicman5000:
Originally Posted By ThePontificator:
Is that bench of lockable casters? I'm assuming it is as otherwise it'd be kind of hard to use the Lyman turret press, wouldn't it? The mini-leg lamp is a nice touch.
Im using Inline Fabrications quick mount system. In that picture the Lyman press is sitting in the spare press storage location. I can switch presses on the fly. It's really a great system! agreed quick change is the way to go, so far i have my single stage, pro 1000 and dillon super swage all on quick change mounts |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 9:24:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By medicman5000:
Im using Inline Fabrications quick mount system. In that picture the Lyman press is sitting in the spare press storage location. I can switch presses on the fly. It's really a great system! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By medicman5000:
Originally Posted By ThePontificator:
Is that bench of lockable casters? I'm assuming it is as otherwise it'd be kind of hard to use the Lyman turret press, wouldn't it? The mini-leg lamp is a nice touch.
Im using Inline Fabrications quick mount system. In that picture the Lyman press is sitting in the spare press storage location. I can switch presses on the fly. It's really a great system! How are you mounting the turret to the bench? Did you just bolt down the quick change plate? |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 8/17/2014 10:19:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: medicman5000]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Corporal_Chaos:
How are you mounting the turret to the bench? Did you just bolt down the quick change plate? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Corporal_Chaos:
Originally Posted By medicman5000:
Originally Posted By ThePontificator:
Is that bench of lockable casters? I'm assuming it is as otherwise it'd be kind of hard to use the Lyman turret press, wouldn't it? The mini-leg lamp is a nice touch.
Im using Inline Fabrications quick mount system. In that picture the Lyman press is sitting in the spare press storage location. I can switch presses on the fly. It's really a great system! How are you mounting the turret to the bench? Did you just bolt down the quick change plate? Inline actually makes storage plates that you mount to something sturdy to store your spare press/plate. However, given my space requirements and the need for some beefy backing for the storage plate it just wasn't going to work for my setup. What I needed was a way to keep my spare press stored on the bench but tucked out of the way. And it needed to be sturdy!!!! So YES, I ordered a second sub plate and used longer bolts and 1"x1/4ID nylon spacers. Mounted this all up and it is now my storage rack for switching out presses. 
Here is a view with my LNL stowed to the side: 
This also may explain the system a bit better to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4F93tWTC7Q |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 10:38:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By medicman5000:
Inline actually makes storage plates that you mount to something sturdy to store your spare press/plate. However, given my space requirements and the need for some beefy backing for the storage plate it just wasn't going to work for my setup. What I needed was a way to keep my spare press stored on the bench but tucked out of the way. And it needed to be sturdy!!!! So YES, I ordered a second sub plate and used longer bolts and 1"x1/4ID nylon spacers. Mounted this all up and it is now my storage rack for switching out presses. https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/XtwqMNYnfItWpbDVG3zxaBdZb9bcEZzoHaP_2xv1wLw=w1236-h695-no https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-u4_DsipHN2U/U-vWdZpItcI/AAAAAAAALng/es1wLmlJWRw/w1236-h695-no/IMG_20140813_141938854_HDR.jpg https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Xyv5APIbZ9A/U-vW8itAbGI/AAAAAAAALns/UdR-QZTnYU8/w391-h695-no/IMG_20140813_142148296.jpg Here is a view with my LNL stowed to the side: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gJir_kqHU14/U_FkQUmncMI/AAAAAAAALrs/-nXwrvvQyYw/w1236-h695-no/IMG_20140817_192605561.jpg This also may explain the system a bit better to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4F93tWTC7Q Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By medicman5000:
Originally Posted By Corporal_Chaos:
Originally Posted By medicman5000:
Originally Posted By ThePontificator:
Is that bench of lockable casters? I'm assuming it is as otherwise it'd be kind of hard to use the Lyman turret press, wouldn't it? The mini-leg lamp is a nice touch.
Im using Inline Fabrications quick mount system. In that picture the Lyman press is sitting in the spare press storage location. I can switch presses on the fly. It's really a great system! How are you mounting the turret to the bench? Did you just bolt down the quick change plate? Inline actually makes storage plates that you mount to something sturdy to store your spare press/plate. However, given my space requirements and the need for some beefy backing for the storage plate it just wasn't going to work for my setup. What I needed was a way to keep my spare press stored on the bench but tucked out of the way. And it needed to be sturdy!!!! So YES, I ordered a second sub plate and used longer bolts and 1"x1/4ID nylon spacers. Mounted this all up and it is now my storage rack for switching out presses. https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/XtwqMNYnfItWpbDVG3zxaBdZb9bcEZzoHaP_2xv1wLw=w1236-h695-no https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-u4_DsipHN2U/U-vWdZpItcI/AAAAAAAALng/es1wLmlJWRw/w1236-h695-no/IMG_20140813_141938854_HDR.jpg https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Xyv5APIbZ9A/U-vW8itAbGI/AAAAAAAALns/UdR-QZTnYU8/w391-h695-no/IMG_20140813_142148296.jpg Here is a view with my LNL stowed to the side: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gJir_kqHU14/U_FkQUmncMI/AAAAAAAALrs/-nXwrvvQyYw/w1236-h695-no/IMG_20140817_192605561.jpg This also may explain the system a bit better to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4F93tWTC7Q Thanks for the explanation. That's a nice solution that I think I will be copying. I saw Inline's storage rack but it doesn't look sturdy enough to support the weight of a fully loaded XL650, which is what I need. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 8/17/2014 10:46:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Corporal_Chaos:Thanks for the explanation. That's a nice solution that I think I will be copying. I saw Inline's storage rack but it doesn't look sturdy enough to support the weight of a fully loaded XL650, which is what I need.
By all means! COPY! I had actually bought one of the single storage racks, and the rack it's self is more then strong enough to bear the weight. Where you can run into problems though is the backing! IT NEEDS TO BE STOUT!!!! |
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Posted: 8/18/2014 1:57:03 AM EDT
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Well I got to another camp on saturday and this time I will be on a road system and driving my own truck so my "apartment bench" is going with me to load 4,000 9mm and some .223.
Also mounted a chunk of aluminum "L" rod for akro bin mount. 
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Posted: 8/18/2014 11:42:43 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/18/2014 2:30:52 PM EDT
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My workbench. I installed a Dillon RL 550B last weekend. I'm building a lower table to hold a case cleaner. I'll take another picture when that's done. I need to replace my old RCBS 5-0-5 that was damaged sometime during a move and get some .223 REM brass.
I built the bench using a Kreg pocket jig to attach the 2x4's, 1x6's and oak 2'x4' plywood. |
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Posted: 8/18/2014 7:44:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally 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> Hey SDeadeye I like that mount......very nice BPC |
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Posted: 8/18/2014 8:36:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Corporal_Chaos:
Thanks for the explanation. That's a nice solution that I think I will be copying. I saw Inline's storage rack but it doesn't look sturdy enough to support the weight of a fully loaded XL650, which is what I need. |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 8/20/2014 1:58:00 PM EDT
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Here is my setup.....
21 years in Army housing, Now that I am retired, this is my first chance at a real setup. 
My buddies Ruger and Marlin keeping my company. 
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FL, USA
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Posted: 8/20/2014 4:39:04 PM EDT
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Nice bench work. I know I couldn't wait to build my final bench after 24 yrs in the service. Really like your pals , do you hunt them?
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MO, USA
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Posted: 8/21/2014 2:05:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Topdoc:
Nice bench work. I know I couldn't wait to build my final bench after 24 yrs in the service. Really like your pals , do you hunt them? Thanks........ no, they aint been hunting yet. I was born and raised in WA state running dogs for Chuckar and Pheasant but, here in Central MO, bird hunting is pretty scarce. 
They do hunt down moles, groundhogs, and crows themselves pretty good though. 
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Posted: 8/24/2014 4:18:07 PM EDT
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My little closet of a reloading room. Still a newbie but learning. |
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Posted: 8/24/2014 8:45:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mispecial:
http://<a href=http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s382/mispecial16/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps6d0035f9.jpg</a>" /> My little closet of a reloading room. Still a newbie but learning. Very nice set-up. Show us a detail photo of your primer disposal system (at the press I thinnk we can all figure out how a plastic tube fits in a bottle  )
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Posted: 8/24/2014 9:38:52 PM EDT
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I have a RCBS RC 2, Inline Fabrication case ejector and the primer tray was 3d printed by a member here. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 8/25/2014 11:47:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mispecial:
http://<a href=http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s382/mispecial16/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsa522b966.jpg</a>" /> I have a RCBS RC 2, Inline Fabrication case ejector and the primer tray was 3d printed by a member here. Thats interesting, I have the same press and case kicker. I also have access to a 3d printer. How well does it work? Any chance of getting the file for the printer? or who printed it for you? |
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Posted: 8/25/2014 8:47:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Vicious_138:
Thats interesting, I have the same press and case kicker. I also have access to a 3d printer. How well does it work? Any chance of getting the file for the printer? or who printed it for you? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Vicious_138:
Originally Posted By mispecial:
http://<a href=http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s382/mispecial16/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsa522b966.jpg</a>" /> I have a RCBS RC 2, Inline Fabrication case ejector and the primer tray was 3d printed by a member here. Thats interesting, I have the same press and case kicker. I also have access to a 3d printer. How well does it work? Any chance of getting the file for the printer? or who printed it for you? Might not be an ARFCOM member but there's a guy who 3D prints an RCBS primer catcher that routs the primers directly to the trash. His blog is called "reloading creations" http://reloadingcreations.com/?page_id=265 |
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Posted: 8/25/2014 10:00:52 PM EDT
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Questions answered, back to reloading benches in this thread.
Start a new thread if you wish to continue talking accessories.
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USA
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Posted: 8/26/2014 11:38:14 PM EDT
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Here is my Dillion 550b mounted on my Frankfort Arsenal platinum bench.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/1/2014 11:42:03 AM EDT
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Just finished a new bench made from a recycled laminate counter top and a bunch of utility grade yellow pine rescued from jobsites. Screwed to the wall as well, rock solid. Much better than my old ghetto Harbor Freight table
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Posted: 9/1/2014 10:23:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sharpest: Just finished a new bench made from a recycled laminate counter top and a bunch of utility grade yellow pine rescued from jobsites. Screwed to the wall as well, rock solid. Much better than my old ghetto Harbor Freight table http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q137/rsharpe08/EEBD4B03-AC30-4AC0-96D4-B60A61D8592F_zpsmfksjrim.jpg http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q137/rsharpe08/DD5818B3-5A32-4AC6-8C7C-5490711D3046_zps2fqjgl7i.jpg |
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Posted: 9/7/2014 8:56:52 PM EDT
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NV, USA
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Posted: 9/10/2014 10:50:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: mxjunky78]
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Posted: 9/12/2014 8:21:50 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SERVED_USMC]
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Here is the current mess my safe room is in. Construction on the house just got done about a year and a half ago. I plan of finishing the room this winter. It will get drywall all the way around, epoxy coated floor and some solid Costco benches and display racks for the guns. There is another half to the room about the same size as the pic I took from one of the corners, about 350 sqft in total.
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Posted: 9/12/2014 11:03:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mxjunky78: Hey fellas, new guy to the board. Here's a few pics of my setup: Here's the metallic reloading bench on the right and case prep and ammo storage: http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r543/mxjunky78/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-01/24F28012-5456-4FC5-8712-18EFAC44A3A6_zpsyudus0mb.jpg Powder, primers and ammo box storage: http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r543/mxjunky78/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-01/C627D216-AF1D-41A9-8951-5585ADA7DEDB_zpskqrettaj.jpg Shotshell reloading and gun cleaning with bullet storage in cabinet above: http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r543/mxjunky78/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-01/5235BC09-1FE9-41EE-9669-8B50DC7C6F86_zps7uzcmduw.jpg A safe and brass storage: http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r543/mxjunky78/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-01/F456837F-AE3D-432C-A983-8BF7980590C1_zpsasqvjwlg.jpg Welcome to Arfcom and the Reloading Forum.
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Posted: 9/12/2014 11:04:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SERVED_USMC: Here is the current mess my safe room is in. Construction on the house just got done about a year and a half ago. I plan of finishing the room this winter. It will get drywall all the way around, epoxy coated floor and some solid Costco benches and display racks for the guns. There is another half to the room about the same size as the pic I took from one of the corners, about 250 sqft in total. http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k215/THROTTLEJUNKIES/image_zps43c7422c.jpeg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k215/THROTTLEJUNKIES/image1_zps9783b5e3.jpeg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k215/THROTTLEJUNKIES/image2_zpsd958757b.jpeg |
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USA
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Posted: 9/13/2014 11:30:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SERVED_USMC:
Here is the current mess my safe room is in. Construction on the house just got done about a year and a half ago. I plan of finishing the room this winter. It will get drywall all the way around, epoxy coated floor and some solid Costco benches and display racks for the guns. There is another half to the room about the same size as the pic I took from one of the corners, about 250 sqft in total. http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k215/THROTTLEJUNKIES/image_zps43c7422c.jpeg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k215/THROTTLEJUNKIES/image1_zps9783b5e3.jpeg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k215/THROTTLEJUNKIES/image2_zpsd958757b.jpeg That's some zombie reloading shit! If SHTF you can just run down to the vault! Haul food for years and lock yourself in there lolz |
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NV, USA
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Posted: 9/14/2014 12:38:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dryflash3:
Nice setup. Good to see your scale is at eye level. Something I encourage others to do. (my pics are on page 6 if you want to look) Welcome to Arfcom and the Reloading Forum.
Thank you sir. Yes having the scale at eye level is definitely an advantage for both accuracy and comfort. You've got quite the setup there yourself. I could only wish mine was as neat and organized as yours. |
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Posted: 9/14/2014 8:34:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Starcraftmlg:
That's some zombie reloading shit! If SHTF you can just run down to the vault! Haul food for years and lock yourself in there lolz Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Starcraftmlg:
Originally Posted By SERVED_USMC:
Here is the current mess my safe room is in. Construction on the house just got done about a year and a half ago. I plan of finishing the room this winter. It will get drywall all the way around, epoxy coated floor and some solid Costco benches and display racks for the guns. There is another half to the room about the same size as the pic I took from one of the corners, about 250 sqft in total. http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k215/THROTTLEJUNKIES/image_zps43c7422c.jpeg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k215/THROTTLEJUNKIES/image1_zps9783b5e3.jpeg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k215/THROTTLEJUNKIES/image2_zpsd958757b.jpeg That's some zombie reloading shit! If SHTF you can just run down to the vault! Haul food for years and lock yourself in there lolz We had to take cover in it once this year. Had a small EF1 roll through about 3/4 of a mile south of us. You can hear the wind through the concrete, so I the wife and I were sitting in silence waiting for it to pass she asks me innocently "What happens if a tornado hits the house. I told her "We will open the vault door and be outside"
She was less than amused. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/20/2014 12:48:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SERVED_USMC:
Here is the current mess my safe room is in. Construction on the house just got done about a year and a half ago. I plan of finishing the room this winter. It will get drywall all the way around, epoxy coated floor and some solid Costco benches and display racks for the guns. There is another half to the room about the same size as the pic I took from one of the corners, about 250 sqft in total. http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k215/THROTTLEJUNKIES/image_zps43c7422c.jpeg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k215/THROTTLEJUNKIES/image1_zps9783b5e3.jpeg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k215/THROTTLEJUNKIES/image2_zpsd958757b.jpeg Oh man !!! So much room and so much potential !!! Love the vault door. |
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Posted: 9/23/2014 1:58:16 PM EDT
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Just finished my bench. It's solid as a rock and level! I stood on it to attach the top shelf and nothing moved at all.
I have been using a Lee turrent press but I will be mounting a Dillon 550 on this bench within the next month or so 
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Posted: 9/23/2014 6:04:07 PM EDT
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 Heres my humble submission |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 9/25/2014 5:21:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: GunsandCoffee71]
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Here's mine.
The frame is all 2x6s - I used the "torsion bar" plan that was posted here recently. Since it's free standing, I doubled the torsion bar design on the back, too. The bottom shelf has 2x6 joists, 12" on center. The top and shelving unit are made of finish grade birch plywood with three coats of polyurethane. Between the extra 2x6s in the torsion design and a few little extras, it doesn't move...at all. I'm very happy with the result. (The light marks on the front center are sunshine) 
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Posted: 9/25/2014 10:18:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: dryflash3]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GunsandCoffee71: Here's mine. The frame is all 2x6s - I used the "torsion bar" plan that was posted here recently. Since it's free standing, I doubled the torsion bar design on the back, too. The bottom shelf has 2x6 joists, 12" on center. The top and shelving unit are made of finish grade birch plywood with three coats of polyurethane. Between the extra 2x6s in the torsion design and a few little extras, it doesn't move...at all. I'm very happy with the result. (The light marks on the front center are sunshine) http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/Bluesking89/imagejpg1_zpsb4f18aff.jpg eta, and another bench with scale at eye level. (something I preach all the time)
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AL, USA
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Posted: 9/25/2014 10:57:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: GunsandCoffee71]
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Placing the scale at eye level was a huge improvement. I also added a LED light above the scale for maximum clarity.
Thanks for the kind words on the finish - all it took was a little (OK, maybe a lot) of time with 220 grit sandpaper, a $50 sheet of good plywood, and poly. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 9/26/2014 11:26:00 AM EDT
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Still work in progress
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Posted: 9/27/2014 7:39:41 AM EDT
[#46]
Finally finished the reloading bench!
It's a 5' vairant of the one found on Family Handyman. I Added extra legs to the bottom shelf for ammo cans and beefed up the frame of the work surface for a bench vise and reloading press. 
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Posted: 9/27/2014 9:24:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MRXX:
Still work in progress http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o800/AOCRick/D855033F-3302-4B51-B203-766F472012D4_zpspmrw1qip.jpg Very nice. It looks like the right side rolls out? If so, that is a pretty neat addition. |
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Posted: 9/27/2014 11:25:41 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By supernoma: Finally finished the reloading bench! It's a 5' vairant of the one found on Family Handyman. I Added extra legs to the bottom shelf for ammo cans and beefed up the frame of the work surface for a bench vise and reloading press. http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f76/supernoma/Bench_small_zps9c92b87d.jpg |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 9/29/2014 3:59:26 PM EDT
[#49]
Where did you get those handles for your RCBS ? Been looking for that handle with no luck.
Very nice bench! |
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Posted: 9/29/2014 4:28:32 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Topdoc:
Where did you get those handles for your RCBS ? Been looking for that handle with no luck. Very nice bench! inline fabrication
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