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MO, USA
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Posted: 7/7/2009 2:03:31 PM EDT
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BTT to request tack.
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Posted: 7/13/2009 5:07:27 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By TigerJon:
I'm pretty proud of my bench and buildup of supplies and equipment (considering what you see is about 2 months old), but based on some of the other work areas seen here, I have a ways to go. But hey, it's proving to be a fun, rewarding hobby, so continuing to build up my rathole is going to be good times. http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m403/TigerJon73/DSCF1438.jpg http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m403/TigerJon73/DSCF1440.jpg Very nice! |
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Posted: 7/13/2009 8:40:34 PM EDT
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So I re-worked my multi-purpose bench with a new top. The OSB wasnt' going to cut it anymore when spilling powder here and there.
Do you guys finish the top? Poly, just stain or something else? Thanks |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 7/14/2009 9:46:09 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By millsusaf:
So I re-worked my multi-purpose bench with a new top. The OSB wasnt' going to cut it anymore when spilling powder here and there. http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h176/millsusaf/Reloading/CIMG6493.jpg Do you guys finish the top? Poly, just stain or something else? Thanks I did. I used Minwax polyshades––––stain&polyurethane in 1 step. That way I didn't need to seal the top after staining. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 7/14/2009 7:37:14 PM EDT
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This is for all you 'I don't have enough room' guys.
Here is my setup. I live in a small condo, and was able to build a bench that fits into my closet. The top of the bench has a small fluorescent light, and on the table is an RCBS starter kit. 
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Posted: 7/15/2009 2:45:49 AM EDT
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Nothing fancy, just a broke college guy :(
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Posted: 7/15/2009 12:43:36 PM EDT
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Here is my reloading room / Man Cave. I have two nice old Rockchuckers, one is a 1977 vintage and the other is an 83.
This pic is an overview 
Opposite wall 
Right side wall 
Reloading areas. One is an old heavy teachers/office desk and my secondary bench is a child's desk (reinforced). 
Trophy pics 
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Posted: 7/15/2009 1:15:10 PM EDT
[#8]
Nice Man Cave
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KS, USA
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Posted: 7/20/2009 4:21:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Andrewc_c]
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Nothing fancy, it's on a college budget in an apartment. This setup is also temporary for a few weeks before moving to another apartment where I can build a seperate bench.
Rest of the equipment by the bed only because moving day is upon me. 
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PA, USA
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Posted: 8/1/2009 10:08:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: jobujube]
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Lots of great benches
should be a sticky |
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Posted: 8/2/2009 3:35:04 AM EDT
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 case prep area  |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 8/7/2009 7:28:49 AM EDT
[#12]
Here is mine.
powder in the left cabinet (obviously), bullets, primers, case gauges int the right. various other reloading tools in the bin thing on the left wall. http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/5800/dsc00966d.jpg the rest of the reloading bench that isnt covered in the first pic. http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/6181/dsc00967koo.jpg My cleaning/gun work area. it's a work in progress. eventually going to put cabinets or shelving on the blank wall, peg board for hanging tools on the other. probably some shelving underneath. http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/1214/dsc00968y.jpg http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/2308/dsc00969s.jpg |
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Posted: 8/10/2009 8:00:16 PM EDT
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^^ Very nice!
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Posted: 8/12/2009 1:45:23 AM EDT
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Come on new reloaders post some pics.
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PA, USA
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Posted: 8/12/2009 9:16:09 AM EDT
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I'm too ashamed of the mess on my bench.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 8/12/2009 10:32:38 AM EDT
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The source of my frustration and happiness. I FL resized/deprimed 1950 once fired LC brass yesterday. AAAAAAAA! On to primer pocket swager.... 
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Posted: 8/12/2009 1:16:18 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Twitchy:
The source of my frustration and happiness. I FL resized/deprimed 1950 once fired LC brass yesterday. AAAAAAAA! On to primer pocket swager.... http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm119/Air2Mud46/IMG_3144.jpg Looks like someone has a fifty 
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FL, USA
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Posted: 8/12/2009 4:51:01 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Muskyjerk: Indeed! The BMG press dwarfs my Rockchucker. Originally Posted By Twitchy: The source of my frustration and happiness. I FL resized/deprimed 1950 once fired LC brass yesterday. AAAAAAAA! On to primer pocket swager.... http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm119/Air2Mud46/IMG_3144.jpg Looks like someone has a fifty |
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KS, USA
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Posted: 8/15/2009 2:50:50 PM EDT
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Finished my dedicated bench a few days ago.
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SC, USA
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Posted: 8/16/2009 2:07:08 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/16/2009 3:07:34 PM EDT
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I hope your wife or GF does not notice the mounting holes in the furniture!
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SC, USA
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Posted: 8/16/2009 5:30:59 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By SandHillsHillbilly:
I hope your wife or GF does not notice the mounting holes in the furniture! If you're talking about my poor man's setup, it's mounted to some wood pieces and c-clamped to the nightstand top. I could actually pull it all off and leave no marks. Mainly did the wood elevation so that the spent primers could drop into a tray underneath the press. I live in an apartment, so I can't get a serious bench and couldn't find a nice mobile bench that I liked. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 8/28/2009 1:20:28 AM EDT
[Last Edit: BigdaddyG]
[#23]
Ok Heres my set up. I cant get far enough back to get the whole thing in. It's a Craftsman bench with some home made shelving on top. Has a lockable cabinet with storage and drawers too. Works pretty good. I have two 650's and a Super 1050 mounted up right now and a Rockchucker that clamps on for low quanity loading. I have 2 primer tube fillers a new Dillon and an old one from Ammoload that is the bomb! The 1050 isn't mine. Family member bought it and has no room to set it up until he moves in a year or so. Same with the older 650. My heart broke when he asked if we could set it all up at my house!
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Posted: 8/28/2009 9:53:17 AM EDT
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I just got the rest of the Blue gear in the mail last week. I have everything set and it is pushing out an amazing amount of .45acp and .223
It is becoming increasingly clear that I need more Brass!!! .....so now it is time to post some picks of my humble set up. General overview of the new 550b 
Currently set up for .45acp 
.223 setup in the background ready to go 
and the ole' girl 80's Lyman turret press with it's Lyman DPS1200 relative 
The Capn' |
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Posted: 8/29/2009 9:27:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BADZ06]
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I got a case feeder and had to move my progressive press to another bench. I have a Hornady single stage on order to go on the right bench where my progressive was. I plan to do all of my case prep on that bench.
ETA: Updated pick #2. New press is bolted down.  |
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Posted: 8/30/2009 7:01:10 PM EDT
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Better late than never.
Here's my humble contribution to the thread. LOL, probably the only reloading room with a Monet print on the wall. Nothing to brag about, I realize.
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Posted: 8/31/2009 9:18:50 PM EDT
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Mine is a work in progress, so that's why the mess. There are 2 Dillon XL650's, a Rockchucker, and a Hornady LNL set up for .50 BMG. Oh, and an uninstalled CasePro...
The far bench is an old Home Depot one that I added a section of countertop to. I highly recommend doing that, as it adds mass and provides a work area that is easy to clean up. The near bench is a lightweight number from Sears. Works ok as long as I stick to pistol calibers on that press. Behind the Sears workbench is a old cabinet with a formica top that I use for gun cleaning and minor maintenance. Drawers are full of parts, tools, etc. These 3 benches form an island in the middle of the workshop portion of my garage. 3 shelve units for loaded ammo, some brass, and bullets. 
My brass stash: 
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LA, USA
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Posted: 9/14/2009 12:47:52 AM EDT
[#28]
Originally Posted By 223Pitbull:
Here is a picture of my work in progress. I'm hoping in the near future to totally enclose it in and turn it into a true man cave. 
What do you think about the Kobalt work benches? I have been thinking of getting two of them and reinforcing the 1/2" MDF tops, maybe using 1" MDF if I can get some from a local cabinet shop. Is it a bother not being able to put your legs under the workbench? Thanks in advance jonblack |
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RUS
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Posted: 9/15/2009 2:48:44 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/17/2009 1:55:26 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By -edgecrusher-:
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/9187/20090801200908018012249.jpg case prep area http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/8241/20090801200908018012254.jpg I have one of those benches. It's a Kobalt, right? Mine has the three drawers. I found that the top didn't have enough room so I added a 60x30 3/4 in piece of dust board on top of the one that came with the bench. I can add a vice now and it doubles as a reloader and a gun bench. |
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Posted: 9/17/2009 5:07:55 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Kujoe: actually its a Craftsman bench, but the Kobalt is pretty much the same designOriginally Posted By -edgecrusher-: http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/9187/20090801200908018012249.jpg case prep area http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/8241/20090801200908018012254.jpg I have one of those benches. It's a Kobalt, right? Mine has the three drawers. I found that the top didn't have enough room so I added a 60x30 3/4 in piece of dust board on top of the one that came with the bench. I can add a vice now and it doubles as a reloader and a gun bench. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/23/2009 4:57:44 AM EDT
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I'm Jealous I am reloading from the top of my computer desk in the Bedroom
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Posted: 9/23/2009 11:24:46 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By rick458:
I'm Jealous I am reloading from the top of my computer desk in the Bedroom Better than not reloading.
and bump back to the top. |
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Posted: 9/24/2009 7:30:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Herb3]
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What I started reloading on -
New bench I just finished building and still setting everything up - 
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Posted: 9/24/2009 11:48:48 PM EDT
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That's a proper reloading bench, well done.
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RUS
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Posted: 9/29/2009 4:22:58 AM EDT
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Looks solid as hell. can't wait till I have that much room
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Posted: 9/29/2009 10:22:18 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By dryflash3:
That's a proper reloading bench, well done. +1 i do like. right now i am loading in the corner of a spare room. it would be nice to have a man room again. lost it to three kids. |
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Posted: 9/29/2009 3:00:33 PM EDT
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Spent a few hours here this week:
And made these: 
400 rounds of range ammo, the cheap stuff Winchester 55gr FMJBT w/ can over 24.5 grs of 2230 CCI 400 primer |
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Posted: 10/6/2009 6:53:57 PM EDT
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Some of you have frickin workshops!
I need to improve my mancave. |
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IA, USA
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Posted: 10/11/2009 3:06:34 PM EDT
[Last Edit: duck_tape187]
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Well here is mine little corner of the world!
This is just the back of my unheated one car garage 
I'm hoping to get a bench built for my basement before winter otherwise I"ll probally move the press in the house |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 10/11/2009 11:17:55 PM EDT
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noob here...told the wife I needed a hobby, she suggested reloading...I have an awesome wife! I have the space and a solid bench setup, question for all you guys that know what you are doing is, where do I start? I plan on only loading some .223, and various handgun rounds for now, does anyone make a decent starter kit that isn't a huge waste of money? I'm on a semi-limited budget as far as what I can put out all at once to get started...would I be better of piecing it together or going with a quick starter kit? ANY ADVICE would be appreciated.
Thanks! |
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Posted: 10/12/2009 12:48:57 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By LHCSWAT08:
noob here...told the wife I needed a hobby, she suggested reloading...I have an awesome wife! I have the space and a solid bench setup, question for all you guys that know what you are doing is, where do I start? I plan on only loading some .223, and various handgun rounds for now, does anyone make a decent starter kit that isn't a huge waste of money? I'm on a semi-limited budget as far as what I can put out all at once to get started...would I be better of piecing it together or going with a quick starter kit? ANY ADVICE would be appreciated. Thanks! I recently started reloading using the RCBS starter kit available here, here, here, and here, as well as lots of other vendors. The kit comes with most of what you'll need to get started, except a powder trickler, a case trimmer, tumbler, dies, shell holders, and calipers. If green isn't your color, there are many other flavors of koolaid to suit your tastes. Just about all the manufacturers offer a starter kit of some kind. One of the first things you should start with is a good reloading book. This was the book I started with. I'm sure others will have differing opinions about what to start with, but I'm happy with a single-stage press for starters. |
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Posted: 10/12/2009 1:53:33 AM EDT
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From this...
To this... 
In 3 1/2 years, I hate you guys...j/k 
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Posted: 11/1/2009 8:06:55 PM EDT
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I really need to buy a house and get some freakin space!
Keep these great pics coming. CmdrTaco |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/11/2009 11:57:14 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ChrisGarrett]
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Condo setup.
Chris 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/16/2009 8:04:54 PM EDT
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TOP!!!!
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Posted: 11/17/2009 10:49:03 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By CmdrTaco:
I really need to buy a house and get some freakin space! Keep these great pics coming. CmdrTaco You started a great reloading bench thread, good luck on the house. And btt. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/18/2009 6:16:24 PM EDT
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Here is my 223 reloading bench.
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OH, USA
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Posted: 11/18/2009 11:57:53 PM EDT
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^what press is that?^^^^^^^
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/19/2009 1:55:35 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By cincyar:
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^what press is that?^^^^^^^ Looks like it's a "manmatic"
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