Help me build a reloading bench .

[CAMPMEAT]

Mine.........

[JackOfAllTrades]

Solid core door with 2x4 framing under. I have another work/press bench that is a Sears craftsman tool cabinet with locking front doors/shelves/drawers to put the ammo and powders in.   Whatever you build, make it heavy. Presses have leverage, and after a while a light bench will flex even on the upstroke of your press arm.
 
-Steve

[h20hunter]

Here is my bench...pretty basic topped with my Dilloon 550B.

[Fishstiq]

Ours is in a small room, so sorry the pictures are at an angle but I couldn't fit the whole thing from head on...









The pegboard on the back adds stability and is pretty handy, and I like the shelves above and below rather than cupboards (access from all sides instead of having to dig stuff out), personal preference though.  Also, the light is wwwaaayyy underrated!  Our bench is in a bright, well lit room, but the light just completely eliminates all the wonky shadows and stuff when you are working.

Dimensions are pretty simple, I have them written down somewhere if you want them.

[Buckmark]

I wonder if something like this would work well for a reloading bench? (pic is of the CL ad )
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/for/4254842299.html
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I just picked up a nice solid heavy desk from a forum member (sorry no pic yet) that will be my bench.

[h20hunter]

I'm sure it would. For me the needs are basic. Can you operate the press while being able to reach things such as scale and projectiles and case gauge to keep the flow moving smoothly. If you can achieve that with your set up things should run smooth.

[Lincoln4]

Here is my bench...pretty basic topped with my Dilloon 550B.

Hey, that looks familiar!

[h20hunter]

Hah....pretty good looking set up. I've used the same kit for my main bench...about an 8 footer that is the long leg of the "L".

[Boss .300 winmag]

Ours is in a small room, so sorry the pictures are at an angle but I couldn't fit the whole thing from head on...









The pegboard on the back adds stability and is pretty handy, and I like the shelves above and below rather than cupboards (access from all sides instead of having to dig stuff out), personal preference though.  Also, the light is wwwaaayyy underrated!  Our bench is in a bright, well lit room, but the light just completely eliminates all the wonky shadows and stuff when you are working.

Dimensions are pretty simple, I have them written down somewhere if you want them.

post those dimensions, thats a cool set up.   

[BOWHUNTER45]

This works for me.

That's crazy ......   My bench only supports my press ....I keep everything else out of site and locked up !! I hate letting people see my stuff ...just to many kids coming and going in my house  That looks good though !

[JackOfAllTrades]

Two things to take into mind....  Benchtop level/height.  Do you want to sit or stand when you're reloading?  There really isn't an in-between. I prefer to stand.  LIGHTING. Build and install your bench with lighting in mind.
 
-Steve

[h20hunter]

Two tips to go along with that.

Used dryer sheets......cut into three strips and throw them in with your media when tumbling brass....keeps the dust way down. Secondly, in regrards to lighting....I like a little clip on lamp with a flexible head on it...I can position it just right to shine into my cases...when running pistol rounds it gives me a nice little visual aid to eyeball the powder....double charge or no charge is very easy to spot.

[huntandjeep]

Fishtiq I really like yours might " copy" that  . Just picked up a solid oak door from work  :tup:its been sitting in our shop for years and I asked the boss what he wanted for it. He said get it out of here. Definitely going to have a light over the bench. What's more comfortable sitting or standing? I was thinking to make it sitting height.

[h20hunter]

I prefer to stand. Just feels less stiff than trying to reach for what I need as well as routine powder checks and finished round checks with my case gauge.

[Fishstiq]

I'll post dimensions tonight.   

Standing versus sitting....  both.  I use a stool, one foot on the floor and one butt cheek on the stool.  It beats standing the whole time but I can still move around without getting all the way up from a chair every time.

I just re-read that, dang I sound lazy!