BE Fred Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 I am in the process of building and designated my new reloading room. It will feature two 650 press with case feeders. I have a bunch of loaded tool heads most without powder measures. I am looking to design and build an effiecent means of storing these. There are 12-14 loaded toolheads and 4-5 loaded tool heads with powder measures. There is someone out here that has done this and hopefully he (she) will share some great idea. I have some ideas but don't want to prime the well with them. My medium is wood, but would consider other materials as well. Thanks for any help. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) I prefer working with wood as well. Seems to me a nice oak 1X4 with the correct size hardwood dowels spaced evenly would work nicely. You would have to turn the dowels down on the last inch or so. Edited June 30, 2012 by Sarge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colt Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 I have 2 650s and keep my tool heads ( 6 or 7 ) in bullet box's and store them in a drawer on my bench. I don't keep the powder measure's on them. There in a another drawer. Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfish Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Maybe copy the method on the press, tougue & groove, slide the toothed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BE Fred Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 Goldfish, that is what I was thinking. Storing them vertically on wall above the bench, sliding them into place. Keeps bench more available for other clutter. Perhaps a 5/4 stock or even a 2x with dado groves to allow for the toolhead. Anybody else do this? This "rack" would hold toolheads loaded with dies and some would hold toolhead with dies and a measure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynnm45 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 (edited) Fred, here's what I did: Laid out a pattern on a 1x5 board (Cedar in this case); cut it out with a Saber Saw; smoothed out the cut(s) with a drum sander attached to my drill press; then Routed a slot inside the cutouts. I made this before I figured I needed 7 Toolheads so I'm going to make a new one when the heat subsides. Edited July 1, 2012 by glynnm45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retread1911 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 The grove is a great idea for 650 tool head storage. I built a PVC stand for my 1050 tool heads it was cheap and works very well. Just looks like PVC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BE Fred Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 Gary, I like your solution, thanks for going to the trouble of pics. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BE Fred Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 glynnm45, I am finally getting back to this project. I have a nice peice of 5/4 stock and made a test cut...no trouble with jig saw but when I dusted off the router and opened up my box of bits I found nothing that would make the groove cut. Did you use the groover of a tongue and groove bit set? Did you need to make two passes? The only groovers I have found will make a 1/2 inch deep groove. Looking at your project this may be what you used. Do you think it would work if several layers of electric tape was wrapped around bearing on router bit to space it out resulting in a shallower groove? Once again thanks for your help. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latech15 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 A lot of those grooving bits have replaceable bearings so that you can set the depth that you want with a larger or smaller bearing. I really don't think it makes much difference how deep the groove goes as long as the profile is correct. I don't have a 650 but I do have a 550 and a couple of 1050's. Does the 650 toolhead have the hole in the center? If so, you could turn a dowel with a step at the top to hold it. That is what I have done with my 1050's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BE Fred Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 latech15 Thanks for reply. I have two bearing sizes and with the larger it appears that it will result in a 1/2 inch groove. It will work fine...but I can be a little anal. My current toolheads take up too much bench space and the plan is to put them on the wall above bench. Plus it looks cool. When I get my new relo room finished I will be selling a few tool head stands. Now that I have 50 posts I can use the classifieds on this forum. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynnm45 Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 latech15 Thanks for reply. I have two bearing sizes and with the larger it appears that it will result in a 1/2 inch groove. It will work fine...but I can be a little anal. My current toolheads take up too much bench space and the plan is to put them on the wall above bench. Plus it looks cool. When I get my new relo room finished I will be selling a few tool head stands. Now that I have 50 posts I can use the classifieds on this forum. Fred Fred, what I used is called a slot bit that is specific for cutting slots. I think mine was a 1/4" slot cutter and was tight, so I micro adjusted the router and made a second pass. It provided a snug but tight fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BE Fred Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 Thanks, I ordered a tongue and groove bit set. It will cut a 1/4 inch wide and 1/2 inch deep slot. Yes a minor adjustment will be needed and a second pass to get proper width, no problem. The depth will be too deep but it will not cause any problem. I read that a 50 bmg case with primer drilled out and screwed to bench will work as a toolhead holder. This would be cool but I still prefer racks on the wall and all the heads off the bench. Perhaps when my project is done I will learn myself how to post pics. Regards, Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynnm45 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Thanks, I ordered a tongue and groove bit set. It will cut a 1/4 inch wide and 1/2 inch deep slot. Yes a minor adjustment will be needed and a second pass to get proper width, no problem. The depth will be too deep but it will not cause any problem. I read that a 50 bmg case with primer drilled out and screwed to bench will work as a toolhead holder. This would be cool but I still prefer racks on the wall and all the heads off the bench. Perhaps when my project is done I will learn myself how to post pics. Regards, Fred That bit set will work just fine fred. Like you, I wanted the toolheads off the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootertheshooter Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Fred, here's what I did: Laid out a pattern on a 1x5 board (Cedar in this case); cut it out with a Saber Saw; smoothed out the cut(s) with a drum sander attached to my drill press; then Routed a slot inside the cutouts. I made this before I figured I needed 7 Toolheads so I'm going to make a new one when the heat subsides. I likey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Looks like a lot of extra work to match the curve, and the thickness. (although it looks great!) All you really need is the spacer part, I'd think? The tool head could sit on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMartens Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Flex is correct, could be simpler for those without a lot of tools, or skills. Straight cut, or just route out the top and the head would just sit in the cutout. Or, if you have a saber saw and some glue you could easily laminate with the same results. Looks great as shown in the pictures though and it is nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anm2_man Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I did this to save space I assume you could make the studs out of wood, but I had a bunch of bar stock that I turned down to match the Dillon ones, drilled and tapped the center and mounted them to some oak boards and then mounted them on drawer hardware. They work great. The only problem is I should of had made a 3rd set. These are all full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynnm45 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I did this to save space I assume you could make the studs out of wood, but I had a bunch of bar stock that I turned down to match the Dillon ones, drilled and tapped the center and mounted them to some oak boards and then mounted them on drawer hardware. They work great. The only problem is I should of had made a 3rd set. These are all full. That proves there are several ways to accomplish the same task. I like this setup very much and I would like to have the ability to work with metal as well. Great job. G45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assaulter Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Fred, here's what I did: Laid out a pattern on a 1x5 board (Cedar in this case); cut it out with a Saber Saw; smoothed out the cut(s) with a drum sander attached to my drill press; then Routed a slot inside the cutouts. I made this before I figured I needed 7 Toolheads so I'm going to make a new one when the heat subsides. That is a clean looking setup. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BE Fred Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Well I am finally getting around to posting pictures of my tool head shelf. My reloading room is nearly done...done enough to use it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Very nice looking and utilitarian also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Freeman Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I mounted all my 500 and 1050 toolheads on a shelf. The toolheads are attached to are attached to a drawer slide. Most of my 550 toolheads do not use powder measures as my 550s load most all of my precision rifle ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynnm45 Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Well I am finally getting around to posting pictures of my tool head shelf. My reloading room is nearly done...done enough to use it anyway. Excellent job Fred, well done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blujax01 Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 If someone wouldn't mind to measure the dimensions of the "factory" stand? Diameter and height of the two steps would be very helpful. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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