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How should I build my reloading bench #5383207 07/01/11
Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 555 midlothian, tx C caddokiller OP Campfire Regular
OP caddokiller Campfire Regular C Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 555 midlothian, tx	Im new to reloading and want to see if anyone has any pics of their benches and what size they are. Mine is going in a spare bedroom so it cant be too big but I dont wana be too cramped either. Thanks for the help

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Re: How should I build my reloading bench caddokiller #5383225 07/01/11
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,371 Likes: 1 Swampman700 Campfire Outfitter
Swampman700 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,371 Likes: 1	Mine's in 1/2 of a double closet. The other 1/2 holds my hunting clothes. 1st Special Operations Wing 1975-1983 919th Special Operations Wing 1983-1985 1993-1994 "Manus haec inimica tyrannis / Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem" ~Algernon Sidney~

Re: How should I build my reloading bench Swampman700 #5383318 07/01/11
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 1,374 Colorado Springs, CO S ShootDogs Campfire Regular
ShootDogs Campfire Regular S Joined: May 2011 Posts: 1,374 Colorado Springs, CO	I used one as simple as a piece of 3/4" plywood clamped to a cheap computer desk before I got my present neck, which my Dad built by welding an angle iron frame and bolting 3/4" plywood to it. It's about 3' by 6' with a shelf below and a full width plywood cabinet on top at the rear. Dad built it offsome plans in a magazine; no idea which one. That thing is stout. Had to take out a basement window to get it in the house, and dang near crippled myself trying to horse it around. "A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul."

Re: How should I build my reloading bench caddokiller #5383327 07/01/11
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,302 Likes: 37 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana
bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,302 Likes: 37 Battle Born	Originally Posted by caddokiller Im new to reloading and want to see if anyone has any pics of their benches and what size they are. Mine is going in a spare bedroom so it cant be too big but I dont wana be too cramped either. Thanks for the help Mine works out great. Here are some pics: Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: How should I build my reloading bench bsa1917hunter #5383344 07/01/11
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,302 Likes: 37 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana
bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,302 Likes: 37 Battle Born	As you can see in the above photos, you can set-up a reloading area with minimal space and still be comfortable. Placing the beam scale at eye or slightly below eye level works out great too. You want your operation to be fluid and smooth. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

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Re: How should I build my reloading bench bsa1917hunter #5383749 07/01/11
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,931 Oly.WA J Jamie Campfire Tracker
Jamie Campfire Tracker J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,931 Oly.WA	I redecorated the spare room myself. its oly 10'X12' I extended the bench top on the right to the wall for a little more room.

Re: How should I build my reloading bench Jamie #5383751 07/01/11
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,931 Oly.WA J Jamie Campfire Tracker
Jamie Campfire Tracker J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,931 Oly.WA	I built a little wooden boc to get the scale up to eye level, its moveable.

Re: How should I build my reloading bench caddokiller #5383852 07/02/11
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richardca99 Campfire Regular Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,145 Jacksonville, FL	I work in Miami during the week but go home to Jacksonville on the weekends. As such, I stay in my RV Monday through Friday. It was completely unreasonable to be without my reloading stuff with all that free time in the evenings, so I built this bench -- custom tailored to the free space in my "master bedroom." The Fire Marshall may have something to say about me blocking that door... Chris

Re: How should I build my reloading bench Swampman700 #5383853 07/02/11
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richardca99 Campfire Regular Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,145 Jacksonville, FL	Originally Posted by Swampman700 Mine's in 1/2 of a double closet. The other 1/2 holds my hunting clothes. If my wife had her way, mine would be in the closet as well -- along with all my taxidermy. Chris

Re: How should I build my reloading bench Swampman700 #5383905 07/02/11
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lovesomeshootin Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,737 Pacific Northwest	Originally Posted by Swampman700 Mine's in 1/2 of a double closet. So he admits he's still in the closet. It's alright to come out, we already know!! Disabled American Veteran. U.S. Army 2000 - 2007 Proud to have served.

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Re: How should I build my reloading bench caddokiller #5383937 07/02/11
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,347 Likes: 8 Colorado & Mississippi W WoodsyAl Campfire Regular
WoodsyAl Campfire Regular W Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,347 Likes: 8 Colorado & Mississippi	Originally Posted by caddokiller Im new to reloading and want to see if anyone has any pics of their benches and what size they are. Mine is going in a spare bedroom so it cant be too big but I dont wana be too cramped either. Thanks for the help Fifteen years ago I followed these plans: http://www.shotgunsportsmagazine.com/downloads/bench_plans.pdf I have been very pleased with it. Al Spend your life wisely.

Re: How should I build my reloading bench WoodsyAl #5384021 07/02/11
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 1,374 Colorado Springs, CO S ShootDogs Campfire Regular
ShootDogs Campfire Regular S Joined: May 2011 Posts: 1,374 Colorado Springs, CO	Originally Posted by WoodsyAl Originally Posted by caddokiller Im new to reloading and want to see if anyone has any pics of their benches and what size they are. Mine is going in a spare bedroom so it cant be too big but I dont wana be too cramped either. Thanks for the help Fifteen years ago I followed these plans: http://www.shotgunsportsmagazine.com/downloads/bench_plans.pdf I have been very pleased with it. That's the one my Dad built ( angle iron frame). No doors on the cabinet though. "A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul."

Re: How should I build my reloading bench WoodsyAl #5384031 07/02/11
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 663 colorado T tmax264 Campfire Regular
tmax264 Campfire Regular T Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 663 colorado	Mamma was sweet enough to let me have some space in the spare bedroom. It only took 2 years of whining. I used two 30" oak kitchen upper cabinets (narrower than the lower cabinets) with 3 feet between them setting on the floor and made a countertop with a pair of 2x8's. I then bought some shelving track, the clip-on 6" supports and some 1x6's and put shelves above the counter. For added strength I put a 4x4 from the floor to the counter right beside where I mounted the big press. Holds most of my stuff and only takes about 14-15" of space along 1 wall. Last edited by tmax264; 07/02/11. An armed member in a country is a citizen, an unarmed member is a subject.

Re: How should I build my reloading bench tmax264 #5384199 07/02/11
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bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,302 Likes: 37 Battle Born	Originally Posted by tmax264 Mamma was sweet enough to let me have some space in the spare bedroom. It only took 2 years of whining. I used two 30" oak kitchen upper cabinets (narrower than the lower cabinets) with 3 feet between them setting on the floor and made a countertop with a pair of 2x8's. I then bought some shelving track, the clip-on 6" supports and some 1x6's and put shelves above the counter. For added strength I put a 4x4 from the floor to the counter right beside where I mounted the big press. Holds most of my stuff and only takes about 14-15" of space along 1 wall. It's nice you mention the extra support under the press as some guys don't do that and end up with a pretty flimsy reloading station. I've got a 4x4 set up like how you describe and also a piece of oak (3x3 I believe) for a diagonal brace going from under the press to the 4x4 and it is very solid. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: How should I build my reloading bench bsa1917hunter #5390187 07/04/11
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,347 Likes: 8 Colorado & Mississippi W WoodsyAl Campfire Regular
WoodsyAl Campfire Regular W Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,347 Likes: 8 Colorado & Mississippi	I posted earlier in this thread that I built a bench using the National Reloaders Manufacturing Association plans. Here's a picture: I used oak plywood and put a finish on it. Mine sits in an unfinished basement. No, it doesn't look like fine furniture, but some wives might find it reasonable in a spare bedroom. Al Spend your life wisely.

Re: How should I build my reloading bench WoodsyAl #5390572 07/04/11
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Gun_Nerd Campfire Tracker G Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 3,011 Northern Virginia, USA	I've built three benches along the lines of the NRMA plan -- two for workbenches and one for reloading. Never could bring myself to spend the time making doors, though.

Re: How should I build my reloading bench Gun_Nerd #5390918 07/04/11
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passport Campfire Outfitter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 10,091 Rockford, MI	This was the set up at my old house........ load here work on em here It�s a magazine not a clip...... Advice is seldom welcome, and those who need it the most, like it the least.� - Lord Chesterfield. 1750

Re: How should I build my reloading bench passport #5390936 07/04/11
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passport Campfire Outfitter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 10,091 Rockford, MI	This what I have at the current house, smaller room but still works. closet, now gun rack and storage It�s a magazine not a clip...... Advice is seldom welcome, and those who need it the most, like it the least.� - Lord Chesterfield. 1750

Re: How should I build my reloading bench passport #5390950 07/04/11
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passport Campfire Outfitter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 10,091 Rockford, MI	I should add that I use 3x8 solid core doors for counter tops. I find them at our local discount home improvement place, about 35 bucks each, there super strong and finish up nice. Way better than plywood IMO It�s a magazine not a clip...... Advice is seldom welcome, and those who need it the most, like it the least.� - Lord Chesterfield. 1750

Re: How should I build my reloading bench passport #5399269 07/07/11
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,727 The Republic of New Yorkistan dmsbandit Campfire Regular
dmsbandit Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,727 The Republic of New Yorkistan	I used 2x6 planks and 1" AC plywood to make my bench. I use the prefabed library shelves for the powder and dies. I don't drink or Smoke. I spend my money on gunpowder and gasoline.

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