A question about mounting multiple presses - 02/22/17
I started reloading in 2000 with an RCBS Rockchucker. The previous owner of our house left a workbench, and I mounted the Rockchucker to that. When I moved, I took the workbench with me. The bench was acceptably sturdy in its original location. It was bolted to the concrete foundation. In its new situation, it's screwed to a non-bearing studwall, and its flaws are showing. I'm thinking about making a new one based on the free plans that have been posted here and elsewhere-- nothing fancy, but sturdier that what I've got. I am also considering a facility for mounting multiple presses. The Rockchucker is fine, but I'm thinking exploring--perhaps a turret or progressive.
The reason for this thread, is that I would like to discuss the various means for accomodating interchangeable presses. For one, there's the Lee Bench Plate:
However, I've also seen various home-brew options.
1) The beveled:
2) The stepped:
3) The squared:
. . . and so on. I'm just wondering what y'all think of the various ideas and what experience you have with them.
The reason for this thread, is that I would like to discuss the various means for accomodating interchangeable presses. For one, there's the Lee Bench Plate:
However, I've also seen various home-brew options.
1) The beveled:
2) The stepped:
3) The squared:
. . . and so on. I'm just wondering what y'all think of the various ideas and what experience you have with them.