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Reloading bench set ups
« on: February 22, 2016, 09:38:02 PM »
Finally got my reloading bench all set up, it's just missing a tumbler and powder trickler which I should have pretty soon. I put all the loaders on one end so I'd have room to mount scopes and clean rifles when need be. 
Post up your benches and any recommendations






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Re: Reloading bench set ups
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2016, 09:47:44 PM »
Looks good bud.
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Re: Reloading bench set ups
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2016, 05:11:42 PM »
Looks like it's solid, it should work out for you. I'll be building one in a couple of weeks.
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Re: Reloading bench set ups
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2016, 06:20:38 PM »
I bought an old metal desk. $10 at value village
Mounted my press and powder measure with industrial self tapping screws( into 1/4" steel backing)
Totally solid and cheap and storage drawers to boot
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Re: Reloading bench set ups
« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2016, 09:11:44 AM »
Brian
Are you left-handed?
I like to place the cartridges with my left hand and operate the press with my right.
Small detail.
I used threaded inserts into the top of my bench so I can remove the presses pretty easily and simply bolt them back down when I want to.
I am going to Google search plans for a small take-apart bench for my press so I don't have to use my workbench top.
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Re: Reloading bench set ups
« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2016, 09:17:00 AM »
I had a similar set up, I cut the shelf in half on the bottom and added a shelf on the top that was about 18'' so I could put a chair under the table a bit instead of standing up to reach everything .

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Re: Reloading bench set ups
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2016, 04:30:50 PM »
Is there another Reloading Bench thread? I need to build one and want to Plagiarize a bit
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Re: Reloading bench set ups
« Reply #7 on: December 01, 2016, 11:57:52 AM »
Got these plans off the net. I like room

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Re: Reloading bench set ups
« Reply #8 on: December 01, 2016, 12:13:51 PM »
I made that same bench, Lucky.  :tup:
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Re: Reloading bench set ups
« Reply #9 on: December 01, 2016, 11:57:04 PM »
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Re: Reloading bench set ups
« Reply #10 on: December 02, 2016, 05:42:52 AM »
Finally got my reloading bench all set up, it's just missing a tumbler and powder trickler which I should have pretty soon. I put all the loaders on one end so I'd have room to mount scopes and clean rifles when need be. 
Post up your benches and any recommendations






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Looks good.

One question, just curios why you mounted your powder measure so far from the press? When mine is set up I have the press and measure close together, would like to know the advantage of putting the two on opposite ends of the bench. I understand having room for rifle set up.

Thanks.

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Re: Reloading bench set ups
« Reply #11 on: December 02, 2016, 07:00:37 AM »
After the kids grew up and left the nest, I converted one of the bedrooms... :tup:
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Re: Reloading bench set ups
« Reply #12 on: December 02, 2016, 07:55:08 AM »
After the kids grew up and left the nest, I converted one of the bedrooms... :tup:

Very nice set up Wacenturian! That's like a showcase of personal hand-loading. I've been dreaming of a room like that, if the wife could let the last "little one" go. I bet that is a very enjoyable get away when you need. Nice.

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Re: Reloading bench set ups
« Reply #13 on: December 02, 2016, 08:15:09 AM »
Lucky, you must like yourself some Folgers!
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Re: Reloading bench set ups
« Reply #14 on: December 02, 2016, 08:28:10 AM »
Got mine from Costco.

 


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