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Posted: 4/18/2017 5:27:09 PM EDT
Too light, too flimsy and way too much $$$. Build your own for half the $ and be twice as heavy and strong. There are several extant bench build threads right here on Arfcom as we speak.
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Posted: 4/18/2017 5:42:27 PM EDT
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Too light, too flimsy and way too much $$. Build your own for half the $ and be twice as heavy and strong. There are several extant bench build threads right here on Arfcom as we speak. Good luck. |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 5:46:26 PM EDT
This is what you seek.
You can build it to any dimension you want. I built mine to 4'X8'. Very durable. DIY workbench  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 6:00:46 PM EDT
I have 4 of the earlier caster version, they're made well but a like others have said a little light for reloading. They are definitely not flimsy tables. I would suggest one of these for reloading.
https://www.samsclub.com/sams/ultra-heavy-duty-workbench/prod1490086.ip?xid=plp12980139-auto:product:1:7 |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 6:05:03 PM EDT
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Too light, too flimsy and way too much $$. Build your own for half the $ and be twice as heavy and strong. There are several extant bench build threads right here on Arfcom as we speak. Good luck. OP could start here, and modify down the road if his needs warrant it. All my benches in the garage/mad scientist workshop use 1.5 or 1.75 thick maple laminated tops, and they can't really be hurt. A.W.D. |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 6:10:10 PM EDT
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This is what you seek. You can build it to any dimension you want. I built mine to 4'X8'. Very durable. DIY workbench https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/295074/81HYZNrDg-L-190290.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/295074/51FN8OHr6UL-190289.JPG |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 6:11:31 PM EDT
I built mine out of 2x4s and plywood. Works just fine.
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Posted: 4/18/2017 6:13:46 PM EDT
For those erroneously claiming those are flimsy tables, I've been using this version which is the same size for years. It currently has almost 300 pounds sitting on top of it and all of those heads costing anywhere from $250 to $900.
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Posted: 4/18/2017 6:19:42 PM EDT
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Try mounting a vertical 2' rod to the front edge and pulling on it. Then you will know if it's a good reloading bench. Durability does not have as much to do with it as pure weight does. Thick top and a lot of weight. If a bench is too light stack bullets and brass on the lower back shelf area. Or other ballast such as a dead hooker. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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This is what you seek. You can build it to any dimension you want. I built mine to 4'X8'. Very durable. DIY workbench https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/295074/81HYZNrDg-L-190290.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/295074/51FN8OHr6UL-190289.JPG |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 6:20:18 PM EDT
OP, I used Hevea (much cheaper than Maple, but plenty good enough for a work bench.) counter tops from lumber liquidators and cheap Husky tool chests for the pedestals.
The counter top is anchored at the back to the wall, and anchored at the front to the chests. For (2) chests and (1) 8' counter top, you'd be out about $450 if I remember. Twice what you posted but you're getting much more bench for the money and tons of storage space. That's what I started with and a couple years later added another piece to make an 'L' shape. You could also start with one chest at one end and anchor the other end to wall studs or some 4x4 legs, which would save $150 bucks. Just an idea to consider. 
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Posted: 4/18/2017 6:20:46 PM EDT
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For those erroneously claiming those are flimsy tables, I've been using this version which is the same size for years. It currently has almost 300 pounds sitting on top of it and all of those heads costing anywhere from $250 to $900. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/jmarkma/B30F8FDF-64F8-4DC2-A260-2E8FBB4A6507_zpsrlocr9lb.jpg Because that's a whole lotta force in a different direction than gravity . |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 6:22:45 PM EDT
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OP, I used Hevea counter tops from lumber liquidators and cheap Husky tool chests for the pedestals. The counter top is anchored at the back to the wall, and anchored at the front to the chests. For (2) chests and (1) 8' counter top, you'd be out about $450 if I remember. Twice what you posted but you're getting much more bench for the money and tons of storage space. That's what I started with and a couple years later added another piece to make an 'L' shape. You could also start with one chest at one end and anchor the other end to wall studs or some 4x4 legs, which would save $150 bucks. Just an idea to consider. https://s14.postimg.org/ham6tpm5t/20170305_144907.jpg |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 6:25:03 PM EDT
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how'd you anchor it to the chests? got a pic of that anchor point? |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 6:25:22 PM EDT
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Try mounting a vertical 2' rod to the front edge and pulling on it. Then you will know if it's a good reloading bench. Durability does not have as much to do with it as pure weight does. Thick top and a lot of weight. If a bench is too light stack bullets and brass on the lower back shelf area. Or other ballast such as a dead hooker. |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 6:31:15 PM EDT
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Gonna be picking up a Dillon 550 soon and was eyeing this bench: https://www.samsclub.com/sams/seville-classics-lighted-hardwood-top-workbench/prod15520005.ip?athcpid=prod15520005&athena=true&athpgid=pdp&athmtid=VaV&athznid=sams_ip_VaV&parentpid=prod3460484&xid=pdp:carousel:people-who-viewed-this-item-also-viewed:1 Anybody use it? If so, what's the best way to orient the press on the tabletop? Thanks! I have one of these: https://www.samsclub.com/sams/ultra-heavy-duty-workbench/prod1490086.ip?xid=plp12980139-auto:product:1:7 and while I don't use it for reloading it is my general smithing table and I like it it. I have a vice on it and it's pretty solid. |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 6:59:38 PM EDT
My workbenches are made out of 24"x6" lambeam cutoffs set on bathroom cabinets.
I like the toolbox idea. lambeam cutoffs are cheap if you can find them, I picked up a whole truckload of 7' lengths for like $80, must be 15 years ago now. |
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Posted: 4/18/2017 8:51:47 PM EDT
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yeah, but have you installed a Dillon 550 and cranked the handle, resizing 762NATO brass ? Because that's a whole lotta force in a different direction than gravity . |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 10:46:05 AM EDT
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This is what you seek. You can build it to any dimension you want. I built mine to 4'X8'. Very durable. DIY workbench https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/295074/81HYZNrDg-L-190290.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/295074/51FN8OHr6UL-190289.JPG |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 11:02:16 AM EDT
I'd recommend this:
http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/work-benches/open-leg/adjustable-height/60-w-x-30-d-shop-top-square-edge-workbench-adjustable-height-black Easy to assemble and very strong, you can also buy just the legs if you want to make your own bench top. http://www.globalindustrial.com/c/work-benches/components/legs-shelves I've had one for a few years and would buy again. |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 11:08:09 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/19/2017 11:41:47 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/19/2017 2:10:51 PM EDT
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Do you use it for reloading? Quote HistoryQuoted:
Do you use it for reloading? |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 2:42:21 PM EDT
Probably OK for pistol & 556 cases; but not for anything larger, such as 762 or 30-06 which use a bit more force.
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Posted: 4/19/2017 3:14:31 PM EDT
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I have 3 - one for a workbench, one for reloading and one for a desk. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Do you use it for reloading? Get something with drawers. Mine has small/medium/large on the right and a shelf on the left with plenty of room on the floor, underneath the adjustable shelf. It's got hanger holes on either side with hangers, for hanging shit. The drawers and shelf help keep clutter to a minimum. 
Kind of like this one, but with black drawers and a red frame and locking shelf door, which I never installed: 
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Posted: 4/19/2017 3:25:18 PM EDT
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This is what you seek. You can build it to any dimension you want. I built mine to 4'X8'. Very durable. DIY workbench https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/295074/81HYZNrDg-L-190290.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/295074/51FN8OHr6UL-190289.JPG |
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Posted: 4/19/2017 3:30:47 PM EDT
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This is what you seek. You can build it to any dimension you want. I built mine to 4'X8'. Very durable. DIY workbench https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/295074/81HYZNrDg-L-190290.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/295074/51FN8OHr6UL-190289.JPG |
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Posted: 4/20/2017 3:17:05 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/20/2017 3:24:55 PM EDT
Quote History I just put my Harbor Freight bench together last night. Now, I am waiting on my Inline mount to arrive.
Although it probably wasn't necessary, I used some Titebond II to glue all my joints together. If two pieces of wood came together, there is some Titebond II in there! |
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