Posted: 5/10/2016 10:28:39 PM EDT
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Has anybody seen these? Seems like it would be good for apartment dwellers.
http://www.thec4m3ron.com/store/black-edition-portable-reloading-bench 
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This is my poor man's setup. Some plywood, a 2x4 and a couple 2x12s with a Lee press with a hole drilled through to catch primers. It's not pictured but I have one of those cheap plastic drawers that is the same size as the base and about 6" deep that holds my scale, primer, bullets, dies and other parts/components. I can stack this on top of the drawer and it takes up minimal space. I've loaded a few thousand rounds with this setup and while it's not quick or super efficient, it gets the job done. Now that I'm out of school and in a bigger house I'll probably upgrade but this has been a great mobile setup for me.
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Haven't seen that before yet from the pics looks good for those that do not have space for a big work bench. Which would work for me. And good price range from $120-250 depending on the finish. Make it modular on a bench, with a harbor freight trailer with another bench on it, and you could take it out to the range and build loads behind the line. |
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Here's a set of plans for a corner cabinet. Perfect for apartments
Cabinet plans 
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I can think of a lot of improvements that could be made to it.
I dont have a wood shop or work well with wood but I could put something together a lot better for a lot less If you have to hurry and hide it in the closet when the wife gets home it would be the thing to have 
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This is my poor man's setup. Some plywood, a 2x4 and a couple 2x12s with a Lee press with a hole drilled through to catch primers. It's not pictured but I have one of those cheap plastic drawers that is the same size as the base and about 6" deep that holds my scale, primer, bullets, dies and other parts/components. I can stack this on top of the drawer and it takes up minimal space. I've loaded a few thousand rounds with this setup and while it's not quick or super efficient, it gets the job done. Now that I'm out of school and in a bigger house I'll probably upgrade but this has been a great mobile setup for me. <a href="http://s338.photobucket.com/user/WAwakeskate/media/Guns/F5B9CC5F-3935-4801-8EBE-3C2E398B8670_zpsg5vcwzbe.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n416/WAwakeskate/Guns/F5B9CC5F-3935-4801-8EBE-3C2E398B8670_zpsg5vcwzbe.jpg</a>
Just curious, how much can you crank out an hour and are you using a powder measure at all? |
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I loaded for year on the kitchen table. Press was mounted to a 2x6, 2x6 was c clamped to the kitchen table. The joys of apartment living. I did this when I started reloading and still do it. I like the free space it gives me for other projects on my work bench. |
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Has to be clamped or bolted down unless the thing weighs about 300 pounds. Made from plywood and weighs 19 pounds. $169. Pass. The user is supposed to put lead shot in the base for weight. 30-40# if I recall correctly. I'm sure there are plenty of people here that could build a nicer, custom bench, but there are a bunch more that can't. When I was a kid living in an apartment, I didn't have the tools, or work space to build anything. This would have been perfect for me to stash in the closet. |
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If I was horribly strapped for space, I would use a LEE nutcracker press.
When I started, I had a bench in the garage where it was too cold to work in the dead winter. I loaded a pile of .30-06 ammunition at the kitchen table with a hand press. I have a measure mounted in a stand that ca be moved and usually use an electronic scale. A complete kit can be stored in a large ammo can or tool box, and we have had several members living in apartments that loaded this way. Shot is $45 a bag here, and more like $55 to $60 in most regions. Add $90 to the cost of the stand. I would not buy that stand before examining the joints. I doubt it is up to the job. |
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If I was horribly strapped for space, I would use a LEE nutcracker press. When I started, I had a bench in the garage where it was too cold to work in the dead winter. I loaded a pile of .30-06 ammunition at the kitchen table with a hand press. I have a measure mounted in a stand that ca be moved and usually use an electronic scale. A complete kit can be stored in a large ammo can or tool box, and we have had several members living in apartments that loaded this way. Shot is $45 a bag here, and more like $55 to $60 in most regions. Add $90 to the cost of the stand. I would not buy that stand before examining the joints. I doubt it is up to the job. Good points. |
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This is my poor man's setup. Some plywood, a 2x4 and a couple 2x12s with a Lee press with a hole drilled through to catch primers. It's not pictured but I have one of those cheap plastic drawers <a href="http://s338.photobucket.com/user/WAwakeskate/media/Guns/F5B9CC5F-3935-4801-8EBE-3C2E398B8670_zpsg5vcwzbe.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n416/WAwakeskate/Guns/F5B9CC5F-3935-4801-8EBE-3C2E398B8670_zpsg5vcwzbe.jpg</a> I have something similar made out of some scrap 3/4" cabinet grade plywood I got from Home Depot for $4. I even put walnut stain on it. If you have a saw and a screw gun, you can whip this out pretty quick. Hell even a handsaw with a hammer and some nails, you could whip this out on the balcony of an apartment. Build it slightly bigger than you think you need and I'd make the base almost as long as it is wide, so you don't tip it over when you crank down on the press. If you need more weight on the bottom, put your bullets and dies on the bottom shelf. But seriously, if you don't have a dedicated bench, it's handy as hell. |
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The user is supposed to put lead shot in the base for weight. 30-40# if I recall correctly. I'm sure there are plenty of people here that could build a nicer, custom bench, but there are a bunch more that can't. When I was a kid living in an apartment, I didn't have the tools, or work space to build anything. This would have been perfect for me to stash in the closet. Quoted:
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Has to be clamped or bolted down unless the thing weighs about 300 pounds. Made from plywood and weighs 19 pounds. $169. Pass. The user is supposed to put lead shot in the base for weight. 30-40# if I recall correctly. I'm sure there are plenty of people here that could build a nicer, custom bench, but there are a bunch more that can't. When I was a kid living in an apartment, I didn't have the tools, or work space to build anything. This would have been perfect for me to stash in the closet. The Ultramount from Inline Fabrication is what I'd use if I needed something portable, just bolt it down to a piece of wood and clamp it to a table. The quick change plate allows you to easily remove the press for storage or to attach something else. http://inlinefabrication.com/collections/quick-change-press-mounting-system |
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I use a rolling tool cabinet ....trick is replace all the wheels to caster style so you can maneuver the setup into a closet easily
Makes it easier to spin setup around to access the press I am using at the time I often roll this into the TV room The cabinet drawers are filled with all the reloading supplies and components so its heavy enough you can't pull it over 
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