Reloading Bench Photos

[bigblue]

If the t stops hold it laterally but what holds it down?

 

[mac1911]

If the t stops hold it laterally but what holds it down?

that's a poor video you can slip mounting hardware of all sorts in the T track system from stops and vises to hold down studs.

also gave this a thought


Then again I might just say **** it and bolt down a 1/2" slab of steel on the bench and D&T as needed

 

[bigblue]

What I did is bolt it to a chunk of 3/4" plywood and then clamp the plywood to the bench.

 

[PL-52]

I sort of stole an Idea from Jim that we used in his classes at Littleton, doubled up MDF with couple of holes to serve as primer and wad holders. clamps to a bench. This one is for shotgun I have another for pistol loading on the Turret press.

 

[edhead35]

that's a poor video you can slip mounting hardware of all sorts in the T track system from stops and vises to hold down studs.

also gave this a thought


Then again I might just say **** it and bolt down a 1/2" slab of steel on the bench and D&T as needed

I have one quick change replacement top plate for my IF press mount, and a series of quick change plates on the way, if I like it, many more will follow. Got one for my bench Grinder too, and for the trimmers

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[Nick Leduc]

It's not often that my bench is worthy of photos, but I did some cleaning this week thanks to some vacation time. I've added a few machines and recently an aluminum block and have drilled and tapped so I can swap out different attachments (super swage, trimmers, small vise MEC loaders) as needed.

 

[sharona]

Wow now that's a nice set up. Nice job

 

[headednorth]

It's not often that my bench is worthy of photos, but I did some cleaning this week thanks to some vacation time. I've added a few machines and recently an aluminum block and have drilled and tapped so I can swap out different attachments (super swage, trimmers, small vise MEC loaders) as needed.
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Damn, I'd say that's a pretty pic-worthy set up.

 

[Nick Leduc]

Damn, I'd say that's a pretty pic-worthy set up.

Give me a week. I'll have it covered in so much shit, you won't be able to see the presses. Lol

 

[headednorth]

Give me a week. I'll have it covered in so much shit, you won't be able to see the presses. Lol

My workspace is only about 4 feet long with only around 18" of depth so its normal state is cluttered to say the least. Constantly having to shuffle stuff around to get anything done.

 

[Emacs]

Harbor freight bench made from "genuine Chinese oak". Plugged the holes in the top, reinforced the back with MDF, tossed the useless lower shelf and replaced with 2x6's. Just added the cinder block shelves after seeing it on another post.

I've gotten many ideas from browsing this thread...thanks.

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Ha ha, they don't mention that the oak is 6" scraps finger jointed.

 

[Rim Job]

So I have a question on dimensions. Yes I know everything is relative, but has anyone worked off a restaurant style stainless steel table? I have access to a 48" x "36" table with a 4" backsplash for free, just need to order some legs. I'm currently working off a 96" x 24" (full size plywood sheet cut lengthwise and screwed together)

 

[TrashcanDan]

So I have a question on dimensions. Yes I know everything is relative, but has anyone worked off a restaurant style stainless steel table? I have access to a 48" x "36" table with a 4" backsplash for free, just need to order some legs. I'm currently working off a 96" x 24" (full size plywood sheet cut lengthwise and screwed together)

Like a small prep table?
When you get to the point where you bolt the press down, run a brace or some kind of backing on the underneath.
You want to eliminate flex in the stainless sheet top if its not already braced.

 

[Matt_SERE]

Huge bump for the newer members.

 

[Andy in NH]

Huge bump for the newer members.

Thanks for the bump!

From 2008:

My Fortress of Solitude

I also used the NEMA reloading bench plans. I first built the bench and painted it, and a few years later built the cabinet. I never got around to painting the cabinet after all the stuff went in it.

Today:

 

[BarnBuilder]

 

[45BPCR]

Here's mine

 

[Matt_SERE]

Here's mine

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Better than mine at the present time! Love the action photo.

 

[45BPCR]

I could tall you guys it's the way and the place I load my long range ammo.
But then I'd be a liar.
I will admit to using a Lee Loader to make my very first 30-30 rounds.

 

[BTSDOG]

Heres a few

 

[mac1911]

Here's mine

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Really what more do you need Sunday Mornings after breakfast at the club.

Dads tail gate , Coleman stove and 38spl Lee WhackOround

 

[houdini]

this is mine