Armory Sponsor
Posted: 11/18/2013 8:46:28 AM EDT
|
I sit when reloading, with a Harbor Freight bench (think it's a 30" height), Hornady LnL w/Inline Fabrication 'short' Ergo roller handle, LED strip lighting up the casing area before I place a projectile. Adding a case feeder shortly.
No strong mount at the moment, as I think it would place things just too high overall, even moreso with my office chair I currently use, which is comfortable but doesn't go up any higher to add a strong mount, etc. I'm pretty happy with the current setup, and usually load 300-500 pistol rounds at a time, but would like to find a decent quality adjustable height stool with backrest. At that point, I'll add a strong mount, and a few other goodies to open up and make better use of the space immediately around the press. Looking at some of the usual suspects - Amazon, Harbor Freight...makes it seem nigh impossible to find anything that will last more than a year as well as be somewhat comfortable. Anyone find something similar out there that works for them? I'd rather buy once for something decent, but ideally keeping it < $200 if at all possible. |
|
Quoted:
Just curious, why do you think you need a strong mount? If the bench is strong enough and chair is to your liking, why change it? A perfectly good question. My current setup blocks the 2 rightmost drawers from being used fully, and my office chair is just a bit low. An adjustable height stool would still be desired vs a rolling caster chair I use today. The strong mount is somewhat of a secondary consideration - the mount and bench is sturdy enough as is, but the strong mount is also a convenient place to hand required press tools...so maybe I'd get the stool then decide against the strong mount, or not..don't know yet. |
|
To each his own, I guess.
I stand as to not get lazy, and/or complacent while reloading. It keeps me on my toes, if you will. I use a strong mount also, because I built my bench 41" tall, and it puts my line of sight right where all the action is while standing. I haven't use the machine without the strong mount, so I can't say that it actually makes a difference in mounting strength. Considering the mounting hole in the strong mount are spread out more, I would think it does make a difference. |
|
Quoted:
I sit to reload also, so have no need for a strong mount. My progressive presses are placed to not block the drawers. Maybe consider mounting your press where the drawere are not blocked. It's a bit tough to do with the bench/press combo - I have the press 'straddling' the horizontal brace the top mounts to, and can't go over any further there (ok, just confirmed, perhaps 1/4"..not much at all), while the press spacing on the LnL is such that if I shifted it to the cantilever position (outside of the main upright legs), it wouldn't fit. LnL bolt placement is 3 3/4" center to center, + allowing for 1/2" bolts on top of that, the 3 3/4" between the leg braces and where the vertical edge board starts just doesn't fit. I could trim 3/8" off the bottom right hand side draw on the right side, which would allow it to open around halfway, and notch the upper right hand side drawer literally a 3/8-1/2" square to allow the same for the top right hand drawer, but as I'd still be better off with a non-caster higher seat, I'm leaving the strong-arm option out there as possibly the best results - more storage for misc tools attached to the mount, solid adjustable height stool w/out casters, and bonus of getting the additional drawer space fully opening. I'm not knocking the bench - for the $, it's great, couldn't build one for less really..but another few inches beyond the legs on the right and the legs moved inward, shrinking the drawer width by the same amount, would make it perfect vs 'almost fits ideally.' A pic for clarification (not recent but good enough for now). 
|
|
Quoted:
To each his own, I guess. I stand as to not get lazy, and/or complacent while reloading. It keeps me on my toes, if you will. I use a strong mount also, because I built my bench 41" tall, and it puts my line of sight right where all the action is while standing. I haven't use the machine without the strong mount, so I can't say that it actually makes a difference in mounting strength. Considering the mounting hole in the strong mount are spread out more, I would think it does make a difference. It's not about being lazy nor complacent. Working on cars, motorcycles and other various things growing up (as well as professionally for a bit), and a few other trades before the current one, I learned a pretty good lesson - be as comfortable as possible doing tasks can and will save you from mistakes and annoyance. Taking the hood off a car and even sitting in the engine compartment can make numerous jobs easier both working, as well as on your back later. I've got some feet issues that are fine for the most part in normal outdoor activities, but don't lead to best results standing in a single spot for long periods of time - rather than adding another distraction into the mix, I'm doing what works best for me. Still looking for a stool suggestion, though. ;) |
|
Quoted: It's a bit tough to do with the bench/press combo - I have the press 'straddling' the horizontal brace the top mounts to, and can't go over any further there (ok, just confirmed, perhaps 1/4"..not much at all), while the press spacing on the LnL is such that if I shifted it to the cantilever position (outside of the main upright legs), it wouldn't fit. LnL bolt placement is 3 3/4" center to center, + allowing for 1/2" bolts on top of that, the 3 3/4" between the leg braces and where the vertical edge board starts just doesn't fit. I could trim 3/8" off the bottom right hand side draw on the right side, which would allow it to open around halfway, and notch the upper right hand side drawer literally a 3/8-1/2" square to allow the same for the top right hand drawer, but as I'd still be better off with a non-caster higher seat, I'm leaving the strong-arm option out there as possibly the best results - more storage for misc tools attached to the mount, solid adjustable height stool w/out casters, and bonus of getting the additional drawer space fully opening. I'm not knocking the bench - for the $, it's great, couldn't build one for less really..but another few inches beyond the legs on the right and the legs moved inward, shrinking the drawer width by the same amount, would make it perfect vs 'almost fits ideally.' A pic for clarification (not recent but good enough for now). http://i.imgur.com/8k3Wrml.jpg Quoted: Quoted: I sit to reload also, so have no need for a strong mount. My progressive presses are placed to not block the drawers. Maybe consider mounting your press where the drawere are not blocked. It's a bit tough to do with the bench/press combo - I have the press 'straddling' the horizontal brace the top mounts to, and can't go over any further there (ok, just confirmed, perhaps 1/4"..not much at all), while the press spacing on the LnL is such that if I shifted it to the cantilever position (outside of the main upright legs), it wouldn't fit. LnL bolt placement is 3 3/4" center to center, + allowing for 1/2" bolts on top of that, the 3 3/4" between the leg braces and where the vertical edge board starts just doesn't fit. I could trim 3/8" off the bottom right hand side draw on the right side, which would allow it to open around halfway, and notch the upper right hand side drawer literally a 3/8-1/2" square to allow the same for the top right hand drawer, but as I'd still be better off with a non-caster higher seat, I'm leaving the strong-arm option out there as possibly the best results - more storage for misc tools attached to the mount, solid adjustable height stool w/out casters, and bonus of getting the additional drawer space fully opening. I'm not knocking the bench - for the $, it's great, couldn't build one for less really..but another few inches beyond the legs on the right and the legs moved inward, shrinking the drawer width by the same amount, would make it perfect vs 'almost fits ideally.' A pic for clarification (not recent but good enough for now). http://i.imgur.com/8k3Wrml.jpg That looks like one of those waist high wood working benches. I sometimes forget that folks don't always build their own reloading bench. Hope you find the stool you need OP. As far as being lazy when reloading. I stood to reload the first 20 years, last 16 years I have sat down. It's called old age and injuries. Enjoy your youth while you have it. |
|
Quoted:
That looks like one of those waist high wood working benches. I sometimes forget that folks don't always build their own reloading bench. Hope you find the stool you need OP. As far as being lazy when reloading. I stood to reload the first 20 years, last 16 years I have sat down. It's called old age and injuries. Enjoy your youth while you have it. Exactly - building it myself would possibly be more functional and 'just as I want it,' but as it is, I manage wife approval to reload indoors in my office, so - tradeoffs required. :) |
I found this while looking for a chair that was several inches taller than what I presently have. It says it has an adjustable seat which ranges from 17" to 25" in height ...
On sale for $94.99 
Danny |
|
I use this one. Cut the bottom of the legs off at the brace. The back & seat are both adjustable. Work bench height is 33 1/2" on both reloading & std workbench. I use a old pillow for added cushion. I have back issues.
http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-hydraulic-stool/p-00961828000P?prdNo=11&blockNo=11&blockType=G11 |
|
Quoted:
That looks like one of those waist high wood working benches. I sometimes forget that folks don't always build their own reloading bench. Hope you find the stool you need OP. As far as being lazy when reloading. I stood to reload the first 20 years, last 16 years I have sat down. It's called old age and injuries. Enjoy your youth while you have it. Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
I sit to reload also, so have no need for a strong mount. My progressive presses are placed to not block the drawers. Maybe consider mounting your press where the drawere are not blocked. It's a bit tough to do with the bench/press combo - I have the press 'straddling' the horizontal brace the top mounts to, and can't go over any further there (ok, just confirmed, perhaps 1/4"..not much at all), while the press spacing on the LnL is such that if I shifted it to the cantilever position (outside of the main upright legs), it wouldn't fit. LnL bolt placement is 3 3/4" center to center, + allowing for 1/2" bolts on top of that, the 3 3/4" between the leg braces and where the vertical edge board starts just doesn't fit. I could trim 3/8" off the bottom right hand side draw on the right side, which would allow it to open around halfway, and notch the upper right hand side drawer literally a 3/8-1/2" square to allow the same for the top right hand drawer, but as I'd still be better off with a non-caster higher seat, I'm leaving the strong-arm option out there as possibly the best results - more storage for misc tools attached to the mount, solid adjustable height stool w/out casters, and bonus of getting the additional drawer space fully opening. I'm not knocking the bench - for the $, it's great, couldn't build one for less really..but another few inches beyond the legs on the right and the legs moved inward, shrinking the drawer width by the same amount, would make it perfect vs 'almost fits ideally.' A pic for clarification (not recent but good enough for now). http://i.imgur.com/8k3Wrml.jpg That looks like one of those waist high wood working benches. I sometimes forget that folks don't always build their own reloading bench. Hope you find the stool you need OP. As far as being lazy when reloading. I stood to reload the first 20 years, last 16 years I have sat down. It's called old age and injuries. Enjoy your youth while you have it. Completely understandable! Don't read me wrong here, I wasn't calling anyone lazy! I just find it much harder to get lazy while standing. I have back problems myself, as in I broke my back in two places during a mortar attack while in Iraq on my first tour. So I completely understand! I would much rather sit while reloading, believe me.. I've been contemplating getting a bar stool myself as of late. I'd need a much taller one, though. |
|
Good ideas to look at 'shooting stools' and Craftsman, although sheesh, it's getting hard to find anything of seeming quality.
From the $100 Sinclair stool: it only lasted 3 days at the range and became very difficult to adjust.it is not worth the price.very poor quality. Just checked, bench height is 34", current chair seat depth ~20-21". Ideally looking for height adjustable range of 25-34" or so. Did some ebay scouring + Amazon again, seems like the same issue, most of the stuff just falls apart nowadays. I've had a $$ but decent used Aeron for 5+ years now in the home office which is holding up fine after going through dozens of cheap/don't last office chairs, just trying to avoid the same BS in finding a workbench stool. :-/ |
| I have been very happy with my Craftsman Hydraulic Stool. It is adjustable from 28.5" to 33" and it swivels. http://www.sears.com/craftsman-hydraulic-stool-red/p-00982941000P?prdNo=3&blockNo=3&blockType=G3 |
|
Quoted:
I have been very happy with my Craftsman Hydraulic Stool. It is adjustable from 28.5" to 33" and it swivels. http://www.sears.com/craftsman-hydraulic-stool-red/p-00982941000P?prdNo=3&blockNo=3&blockType=G3 May have a winner..at the very least, it's been a while since walking through Sears, will see if I can find one in person. If not, the used office furniture place isn't a bad idea, or checking for 'shooting stools.' Thanks all. |
|
Quoted:
Find a second hand store that sells office furniture. This. I got mine when my step-dad retired. Based on how/when he got it, I bet it is 40-50 years old I don't think it has a piece of plastic in it. It adjusts from regular chair height to where I can barely sit and have my feet on the ground (I'm 6 foot tall). I am willing to bet you would be paying $200 for something new of similar quality. But I saw what looked like the same stool at a yard sale for $10 the other day. Now my reloading stool has a friend and my buddies have a place to sit when I am letting them use my Dillon. |
|
Quoted:
I have been very happy with my Craftsman Hydraulic Stool. It is adjustable from 28.5" to 33" and it swivels. http://www.sears.com/craftsman-hydraulic-stool-red/p-00982941000P?prdNo=3&blockNo=3&blockType=G3 Can I get fries . . . er, wheels with that :) ? Seriously, I bought a cheap adjustable stool, it works. But the Craftsman looks like it might work better . . . if it had wheels. Will look around and see. |
|
Quoted:
Check out what Grainger has. I got mine there although taller seat height as my bench is 48 in. high. Very sturdy, comfortable wood center seat. Adjustavle in height but probably mine would still be too tall. Maybe they have what you need. Good call. Used to buy misc stuff from them all the time but never thought of looking there. Not sure the prices are great, but they do have a great selection of what seems to be beyond the 'falls apart in 6 months' category..may poke around and see if I can locate similar elsewhere by model number, check out eBay and the local used furniture place, and failing that....hurts to drop $200 on a stool, but I may well do it. |
|
Northern Tool has one on sale that might fit the bill: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200483867_200483867
|
|
here is a stool that HF sells and i dont have it but have sat on one at the store for awhile and i want one. it is way comfortable!!
Biker-Style Pneumatic Roller Seat 
|
|
I have one of these and it works very well for my uses.
http://www.amazon.com/Flash-Furniture-LF-215-CherryTOMATO-GG-Vibrant-Drafting/dp/B0082LTY9W/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1385160101&sr=1-1&keywords=Chrome+Drafting+Stool+with+Tractor+Seat |
|
Quoted:
Drum throne. I came in here to post that. A'yup, just like what drummers use. They have to be able to reach all those pedals for the bass drum and the cymbals. EDIT: you could always check on Craig's List. I'm sure they have a section for musical instruments and related stuff. |
Armory Sponsor