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they work in conjunction with the vice on the end. So you can clamp long pieces for wookworking.

Where did you find those nice threaded knobs? What diameter are the screws on them?

They are 5/16"

Grainger #3GEP7

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/Star-Knob-3GEP7

thanks

No problem

I use three smaller benches. I'm thinking of consolidating to two. I like to keep a separate bench for the scales. What are your thoughts on this setup?
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I'm sure it would work, but it is rather crude looking. Remember, you'll have quite a bit more cash in it with lumber and all.

It's hard to make one for the cost of the one whitedogone bought. The drawers really add to the versatility. I got mine for under 140.00



What I used to use served me quite well, but it's nice to have room to work and use the bigger bench for other projects like building arrows.

If anyone with limited WW skills needs one of the elevated press mounts, I can make one for you.

Go to your local unfinished furniture store and check out Baker's tables. They have thick butcher block tops and substantial 4 x 4 legs. Bought mine several years ago and I am very pleased with it, couldn't have built one for the cost + it looks great.
While you're there you might want to do as I did and purchase a high back swivel bar stool. You can reload in comfort and style then, plus the Baker's table height allows you the option of working either standing or sitting.

Grizzly.com sells maple butcherblock tops in various sizes if you just want that for a top and build your own bottom for it.

If you have a Grainger nearby they also stock butcherblock tops in various sizes. Save on shipping by picking up locally.

I had whitedogone make a removable elevated press mount for me and it works great with my press. I highly recommend him for anyone who either doesn't have the time or tools to make their own mount.

I started this thread in hopes that someone would find this low cost solution helpful. A lot of guys don't want to spent a lot of time or cash on building a bench. The harbour freight bench is very solid, has some nice features, is nice size for those getting starting in loading, and is very cost effective. Sure, you could go out and spent $350-400 on just a top and then another $100-300 on materials for the base. Then, spent a whole weekend (or two)building something. For those who'd offer such solution, maybe you could start your own thread showing the virtues of such a system. WDO

Hey everyone, new around here, Wdogone that looks very sharp!
After a very long time loading in cramped quarters, (kids claiming every room in sight), I decided to carve out my own corner in the world-just like many of you. Had some left-over materials, total cost about $60.

Started...


Work in progress...


Done.


When I told my wife I was going for some therapy, she almost fell down. She asked me what was wrong and I told her nothing, I'm going to load some bullets in my new "den"-I call it therapy. Good thing she only threw a pillow at me...

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I am fixing to start a new house and will have a reloading room. Would like to have some more pictures for ideas I can use to put together my cabinets. I am goin to build them so the sky's the limit I suppose

ar15.com has a 50 page thread of guys reloading benches. I found it on a google search some are pretty nice and some are pretty simple.

Nice job!
Every man needs a corner of the world like that:)
...for therapy!