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Posted: 4/21/2009 7:03:00 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/21/2009 7:16:36 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/21/2009 7:28:55 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/21/2009 8:59:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: machinisttx]
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placeholder since I finally got mine mostly organized.....
Still need to add a couple more lights, paint the floor, and move some crap out to the shop. Probably ought to add on to the bench so I can mount all my presses. Not pictured. MEC 600 JR in 16 gauge, MEC 650 in 12 gauge, Lee O frame, and lee hand press. I've got LC 7.62N brass in the tumbler right now. 
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Posted: 4/21/2009 10:02:07 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By NAK:
My "Apartment Special" http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3504/3267785117_c7fff89c69_o.jpg Press and trimmer are attached with wing nuts, so they go in the cabinet above the stove and the bench folds up stores in the back of the closet. Works great for .40 & .223, but the heavier force required for 30-06 makes it a little unstable on carpet...have to take it out on the balcony for that :). Now that is motivation for me! I can do it in the apt! |
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Posted: 4/21/2009 10:37:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: diestone]
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Posted: 4/25/2009 10:27:04 PM EDT
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Not nearly as impressive as some but it is all mine!
The plane on the wall was my dads best while he was still living. Just hung it up yesterday. 
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MS, USA
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Posted: 4/28/2009 12:15:07 PM EDT
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So, I'm sitting at work looking at all these great set ups and a female co-worker comes over and asks me if I'm looking at a porn site. She was kidding but did say I had that "miles away, glazed expression". Wow, thanks for posting these! Gives me lots of ideas and yeah, I'm a stealin' em!
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NC, USA
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Posted: 4/28/2009 2:45:07 PM EDT
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My cave, or as my step-son calls it, my base, is done now:
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Posted: 4/28/2009 4:45:56 PM EDT
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Until I get a bench, it's more of a reloading "ledge"...
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Posted: 4/29/2009 9:32:36 PM EDT
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TN, USA
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Posted: 4/29/2009 10:50:28 PM EDT
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Just finished my bench this afternoon and just started moving my stuff from assorted tables so I have a lot of scrunching to do in the shelf. But I left enough room on the left in case I need to build another shelf.
In case you're wondering, the powder throw and scales are at a desk where I sit when I'm single loading. Normally, I like to stand while working with the presses. That's a 10 ft x 3 ft x 35" of project table. Reloading on the right, weapon cleaning or whatever on the left. My wife says you won't be able to see a square inch of it in less than a month. 
Any suggestions for a poster to hang up? I've got a Sierra bullet poster and a few targets I'm going to go with if there are no better ideas. 
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KY, USA
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Posted: 5/6/2009 7:54:13 PM EDT
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I just moved into my new place and I don't have a lot of room. Everything is confined to my bedroom:
The "bench" is actually an old speaker box I used when I used to compete in car audio, but hey, it works 
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Posted: 5/6/2009 10:05:05 PM EDT
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My first bench I just completed.
Got a RCBS Rock Chucker with RCBS Carbide .45ACP Dies, RCBS 50BMG AmmoMaster, Lyman 2500 Pro Magnum Turbo Tumbler, RCBS ChargeMaster Powder Dispenser/scale combo. I am currently stocking up on bullets, brass, primers, powder and supplies for the calibers I currently have plus some that I may end up getting in the future. I am also "gearing" up the bench with shell holders, ammo trays and bins and the sorts. 
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Posted: 5/11/2009 8:41:11 AM EDT
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There are some real great setups here gentlemen (and ladies?)
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LA, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2009 1:29:01 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By dhmjr40:
So, I'm sitting at work looking at all these great set ups and a female co-worker comes over and asks me if I'm looking at a porn site. She was kidding but did say I had that "miles away, glazed expression". Wow, thanks for posting these! Gives me lots of ideas and yeah, I'm a stealin' em! You should have told her you could be if she was interested................ 
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Posted: 5/11/2009 1:31:57 PM EDT
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Ok well I will jump in and put up some pics of some of my stuff.
A pic from the doorway 
An automated 1050 
A 650 
Another 1050 
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MI, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2009 2:12:37 PM EDT
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A pic from when I was getting started out.... It is considerably messier now with components and accessories:
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Posted: 5/11/2009 6:40:59 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Flamethrower:
Ok well I will jump in and put up some pics of some of my stuff. A pic from the doorway http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1293/4220040/21183196/364017019.jpg An automated 1050 http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1293/4220040/21183196/364017223.jpg A 650 http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1293/4220040/21183196/364017162.jpg Another 1050 http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1293/4220040/21183196/364017089.jpg 
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Posted: 5/11/2009 8:18:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Hanzerik]
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Originally Posted By xdoctor:
Originally Posted By Flamethrower:
Ok well I will jump in and put up some pics of some of my stuff. A pic from the doorway http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1293/4220040/21183196/364017019.jpg An automated 1050 http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1293/4220040/21183196/364017223.jpg A 650 http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1293/4220040/21183196/364017162.jpg Another 1050 http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1293/4220040/21183196/364017089.jpg http://www.gataxsales.com/Pics/mother-of-god-super-troopers.jpg The words that came to my mind was "Holy Shit" Nice setup Flamethrower I just mounted my new Rock Chucker today on an old computer desk and feel totally under-pressed by your pics 
But I'm only reloading for two calibers (.45ACP and .44Mag) so I guess I'm alright for now. |
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Posted: 5/11/2009 8:45:18 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Flamethrower:
Ok well I will jump in and put up some pics of some of my stuff. A pic from the doorway http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1293/4220040/21183196/364017019.jpg An automated 1050 http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1293/4220040/21183196/364017223.jpg A 650 http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1293/4220040/21183196/364017162.jpg Another 1050 http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1293/4220040/21183196/364017089.jpg That's not a bench, that's a LIFESTYLE 
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USA
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Posted: 5/12/2009 7:17:08 PM EDT
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This is one of my favorite threads on ARFCOM.
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Posted: 5/12/2009 8:27:52 PM EDT
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Flamethrower, is that about 70,000 primers I see?
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KS, USA
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Posted: 5/12/2009 11:10:38 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Flamethrower:
Ok well I will jump in and put up some pics of some of my stuff. A pic from the doorway http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1293/4220040/21183196/364017019.jpg An automated 1050 http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1293/4220040/21183196/364017223.jpg A 650 http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1293/4220040/21183196/364017162.jpg Another 1050 http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1293/4220040/21183196/364017089.jpg SWEET JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 |
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Posted: 5/13/2009 9:10:14 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By imtheflash:
Flamethrower, is that about 70,000 primers I see? There are boxes behind them totaling about 150,000. |
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KS, USA
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Posted: 5/13/2009 11:16:54 AM EDT
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There are boxes behind them totaling about 150,000.
[/quote] that's a lot of primers! |
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Posted: 5/13/2009 12:06:17 PM EDT
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This is when I First built it.
My little helper 
Testing the strength... 
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Posted: 5/16/2009 5:45:17 PM EDT
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Meh, it's not much.... but, it's where I get all my stuff done.
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WA, USA
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Posted: 5/17/2009 6:13:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Aldrich1987]
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Originally Posted By Flamethrower: Originally Posted By imtheflash: Flamethrower, is that about 70,000 primers I see? There are boxes behind them totaling about 150,000. Now we know why there's a shortage. |
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Posted: 5/20/2009 7:03:34 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Aldrich1987:
Originally Posted By Flamethrower:
Originally Posted By imtheflash:
Flamethrower, is that about 70,000 primers I see? There are boxes behind them totaling about 150,000. Now we know why there's a shortage. It's not me. I am just a lowly manufacturer trying to help my customers out. |
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Posted: 5/24/2009 2:15:48 PM EDT
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Some pics of my setup:
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Posted: 5/25/2009 11:53:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BADZ06]
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And finally finished for now. I have a lot more work to do in here but, this will work for the time being.  ETA: I know it doesn't look all that sturdy but, it's amazing how much strength you can get out of a bench if it is designed correctly. There is absolutely no play in the bench. ETA 2: Updated pics of the loading bench / room. I had to move the progressive to accommodate the case feeder so, I put a single stage where the progressive previously was.    |
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KS, USA
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Posted: 5/29/2009 12:50:56 AM EDT
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Looks good to me brother
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Posted: 5/29/2009 11:56:55 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By rebelf1:
Looks good to me brother Me too!!
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/29/2009 7:42:49 PM EDT
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I'm a little embarrassed by my messy bench compared to all of yours. Not much pop or wow as I am fairly new to the reloading hobby. I only reload .40 at the moment.
Mike backcountrysportsmen.com 
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Posted: 5/29/2009 11:12:43 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By LUGERMAN:
Originally Posted By rebelf1:
Looks good to me brother Me too!!
Thanks!
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Posted: 5/29/2009 11:18:35 PM EDT
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Here's mine:
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WI, USA
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Posted: 6/2/2009 10:12:15 PM EDT
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Here's my small coner of the world
Here's my "pile-o-brass" 
All of the left side is loaded (30&50 cal cans are 2 deep) bags and clear containers are empties
Not shown are the buckets of brass I haven't sorted or cleaned yet |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 6/4/2009 6:56:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BikerNut]
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Here's my bench-in-progress (actually a reloading DESK rather than a bench). Was going to build my setup in the basement, but then realized a I had a desk in my loft office cubby that was used for video editing, which I haven't done in years. So I packed up all the video equipment and set up my reloading bench on this computer table.
I like the fact that the Forster press lets me extend the "keyboard" shelf. Regular C-presses wouldn't have given me this option (I measured them). I had a Lee Perfect Powder Measure, but it was such a piece of crap that I got rid of it. Now I use Lee scoops to measure out powder into an RCBS digital scale, and fine tune with a trickler. I've got a system down where I can do this pretty quickly, but I'm still going to get a regular powder measure. I also moved all my gunsmithing/gun cleaning stuff up here too (which is what the wooden chest holds). And moved my gun library up here as well. So far I've reloaded about 500 9mm and 300 .223. As soon as I have enough pennies saved up, I'll get a set of .222 dies for my benchrest rifle and a set of .38 dies for my S&W Victory. The only problem is that I spend WAY too much time up in my office now... 
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Posted: 6/7/2009 1:25:08 AM EDT
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that one is nice
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WV, USA
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Posted: 6/7/2009 7:50:34 AM EDT
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My humbled submission:
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Posted: 6/7/2009 8:53:17 AM EDT
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Apartment porta-bench. I swear I'm buying a Dillon after I move
. This Lee stuff gets the job done, but my empty brass pile after a range trip is a painful sight.
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MO, USA
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Posted: 6/7/2009 12:12:13 PM EDT
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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.
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SC, USA
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Posted: 6/7/2009 12:47:47 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By BikerNut:
I like the fact that the Forster press lets me extend the "keyboard" shelf. Regular C-presses wouldn't have given me this option (I measured them). http://www.greatanswers.com/HerbsBench.jpg Interesting presses, those Forsters. They also cost a small fortune. 
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Posted: 6/7/2009 8:29:08 PM EDT
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Took a new pic with the new press. I need to get organized.
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MO, USA
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Posted: 6/7/2009 9:58:50 PM EDT
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Sweet setup!
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IL, USA
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Posted: 6/9/2009 9:14:51 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By ThePontificator:
Interesting presses, those Forsters. They also cost a small fortune.
I got mine on sale at Cabela's for $195. That's a lot more than a Lee Challenger, but not too much more than an RCBS Rockchucker, which is what I had planned to buy originally. Still, it's one of the reasons I don't have case trimmer yet, or .38 dies, or .222 dies... but they will come eventually. |
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Posted: 6/9/2009 11:10:16 AM EDT
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Dude, water heaters right there, careful
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NC, USA
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Posted: 6/9/2009 8:33:16 PM EDT
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I have finally reached the point where I think I might be done with the bench, room, and presses. At least for the time being.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 7/6/2009 2:02:02 AM EDT
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BTT for this thread. I just got my reloading bench finished and will post pics soon.
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