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Reloading Bench Photos
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my bench. it's since become a bit messier (1200rnds of .38sp later, and a caliber conversion for 9mm, + lots more equipment).
i've since added a shelf on the bottom of the bench (framed w/ 2x6's) that's going to be built into an ammunition / powder / primer storage cabinet. i'm getting a new tablesaw in a couple of weeks, and will build the cabinet then.
i've since added a shelf on the bottom of the bench (framed w/ 2x6's) that's going to be built into an ammunition / powder / primer storage cabinet. i'm getting a new tablesaw in a couple of weeks, and will build the cabinet then.
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I'll add to the mix.
Not quite up to the same standards as some of you other guys, but it's a start.
Not quite up to the same standards as some of you other guys, but it's a start.
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+1 That was the first thing I thought when I looked at these pics. Stop and shop has great buckets that are easy open from the front so you can keep that type of setup.
Here's my setup, but I cheated because I didn't build these benches. Back in the 80's I co-owned a video rental store. We were carrying RCA Video Discs until RCA pulled the plug on them. We had 3 bins custom built to hold the discs. When we no longer needed them they were transported to my house to go in my reloading room. Two were modified and bolted together to make a reloading bench and the third was modified and became my casting bench. The casting bench still needs to be reinforced as the top is starting to bend a little under the weight.
Reloading bench:
Casting bench:
Reloading bench:
Casting bench:
How much did that run you, if you don't mind me asking?
richc
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$169.99 with free shipping. Here is a link to the auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=260410826890
I checked UPS and it will be delivered tomorrow... I'll let you know how it looks later in the week.
Best,
Rich
And then some !
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I am saving money to start reloading. This thread has given me a lot of good ideas on how to set things up, also how rugged my bench will need to be. Never really thought about all the weight it will support, plus pulling on the press. Great post. Really helpful for somebody just starting!
heh, my bench has been updated a LITTLE bit since i last posted here. enough so that i guess i can justify uploading a few more.
ze bench
ze presses (550b and rockchucker), and case prep corner (superswage, trimmer's put away, and hornady powder measure for setting up test loads)
ze casting corner: Lee 20lb bottom pour melt pot *FREAKIN AWESOME pot for $60*, .38sp wadcutter mold, and a couple of borrowed molds from a buddy of mine
ze fruits of my casting labor last saturday (first day with the new pot set up yielded ~ 1500 DEWC's in a couple of hours)
a little bit of 9mm brass. that's the uncleaned stuff. ballpark (by weight) puts me somewhere around 6000 cases.
primers/powder are stored in the cabinet to the upper right of the casting bench. yes, there's normally a lock on there (just finished putting stuff away when i snapped some pics)...and no, there will be no detailed interior shots![[wink]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/002.gif "Wink [wink]")
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brass is broken up in 5 gallon buckets / akro bins / old coffee cans, depending on quantity. tumbled/ready to load brass goes in the clear containers under the bench.
it's a pretty good setup now...although i'm constantly adding stuff/changing stuff (newest edition is the benchtop light/magnifier....which has been AWESOME for what i need it for.
ze bench
ze presses (550b and rockchucker), and case prep corner (superswage, trimmer's put away, and hornady powder measure for setting up test loads)
ze casting corner: Lee 20lb bottom pour melt pot *FREAKIN AWESOME pot for $60*, .38sp wadcutter mold, and a couple of borrowed molds from a buddy of mine
ze fruits of my casting labor last saturday (first day with the new pot set up yielded ~ 1500 DEWC's in a couple of hours)
a little bit of 9mm brass. that's the uncleaned stuff. ballpark (by weight) puts me somewhere around 6000 cases.
primers/powder are stored in the cabinet to the upper right of the casting bench. yes, there's normally a lock on there (just finished putting stuff away when i snapped some pics)...and no, there will be no detailed interior shots
.brass is broken up in 5 gallon buckets / akro bins / old coffee cans, depending on quantity. tumbled/ready to load brass goes in the clear containers under the bench.
it's a pretty good setup now...although i'm constantly adding stuff/changing stuff (newest edition is the benchtop light/magnifier....which has been AWESOME for what i need it for.
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Just a question:
When you have all this stuff, do you have to inform the fire department? I heard of a guy down south who was waaay into reloading, and had to inform his local FD due to his stockpile of powder, primers etc. In case of fire, the FD wanted to know if the were walking into a bomb. True?
When you have all this stuff, do you have to inform the fire department? I heard of a guy down south who was waaay into reloading, and had to inform his local FD due to his stockpile of powder, primers etc. In case of fire, the FD wanted to know if the were walking into a bomb. True?
Most city's & towns require you to have a powder/primer storage permit obtained from your local fire dept. My town is $10.00/yr.
They vary as far a storage limits on these components.
heh. twas *SOMEONES* borrowed, and sporadically leaky (especially when unattended for ~5minutes) 10lb Lee pot.
i like to think it's fate. it PROVES my "love" of casting.
beats the hell out of seeing jesus on your grilled cheese.
I didn't find all that in the last two months i bought it all in A two month period. I was nervous that I wouldn't be able to get alot of the stuff if I didn't get it as soon as possible.
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Wow.
