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What do you gentlemen that do a lot of ammunition loading consider the ideal height for your bench, please?

I'm about to build a new one and can't decide if I want it desk height to work from a chair or bartop height to work from a stool.

It will also be used for my gun cleaning and minor gunsmithing chores.

Cordially,

Jim Stewart

Jim,

I am getting ready to move into a new home. I have a dedicated reloading/gun room in it. The CinC house only had one criteria� it has to look presentable. My plan is to use two prefabricated or custom seconds kitchen cabinet bases, one with drawers and the other with shelves as a base with two layers or � inch plywood glued together as a top, and then cover it with a sheet of Formica or similar product. I am also going to get one or two tall cabinets to go on either side of the desk that I am making for additional storage, along with built in book shelves over the base with lighting underneath. The space I am working with is 11 feet long and will be about 24 inches deep.

I will post photos when I get finished.

Mine is 72"W X24"D X 32"H made from a piece of counter top.I use a nice comfortable barstool with a backrest purchased at an auction to park my butt. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I prefer to sit in a regular chair rather than a stool. It makes my back & feet happier. Depending on the size of your room, my suggestion would be to get a solid core door for the worktop. Normally yopu can find a used or second for little $, mine was 35.00 if I recall...

Pat

Mine is 40 inches tall. I prefer to stand for some reloading chores, and sit for others. At 40 inches, a bar type stool is just about right when sitting.

my shop and reloading bench are the same height (do not know the measurement now). I set them up so my hands are working a comfortable level and I do not have to bend over. I am 6'4" so height is diff for all. also, I use a couple of "L" braces to attach to a stud in a wall so the whole rig does not wobble when working the press.

Well, I'm the odd one out - I stand all the time when reloading or working on guns. I find it easier on my back....I have three benches in my gun room - two for reloading and one for cleaning and other gun related chores. I will measure the height tonight, but I am guessing they are about 42".

Mine is around 32" high because I find sitting easier on my back than standing, and I use a Lee Hand Press which works great while sitting. I use a wheeled/ swivel computer chair to adjust the height to suit myself.

My cleaning bench is 32" high. My three reloading benches are 34". I use a bar stool when I want to sit and it's high enough that I can work standing if I want to. I do both. I'm a bit over 5"10".