SpeedQuest Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 After a year of saving and picking up the odds and ends, I have assembled my progressive reloading bench.I found the bench itself at a Surplus store here in town. It has about (10) 120v outlets on board, as well as CAT-5 network connections and a surge protector. The drawers are huge ( I actually put my 70lb. Yellow Lab into the bottom right drawer one day when he was begging to be part of the project). The drawers and the cabinet lock with a sturdy locking mechanism, and the wheels allow it to roll where ever I want. Conversely, the wheel locks lock into position very solidly in case I am really trying to stabilize the work area. Eventually, I may put a vise at the far left side for working on parts/firearms, etc. The idea that the whole thing can roll into a trailer and come with us anywhere is pretty cool.We had to custom fabricate the mount to accommodate the tall case feeder and the extra height of the bench casters. Additionally, no existing mount allows the operation of a door or drawer below the press like I now have. The mount is built to withstand a hurricane, a tornado, AND an explosion (all at the same time I imagine). Anyhow, here are some pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hecook Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnifex Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I want that bench! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlmiller1 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Awesome!!!! Way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikethor Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Looks awesome and the bench is even in Dillon blue or damn close to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retread1911 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Very nice bench. I like it m How did you fabricate the mount? And what made you decide against the strong mount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedQuest Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Very nice bench. I like it m How did you fabricate the mount? And what made you decide against the strong mount? Retread, the bench, because of it's weight, has some large casters. The casters make the work surface pretty tall. If I had used the Strong Mount it would have made the eye level of the press about 4-5" too tall for visual powder checks, etc. Instead we used (4) 1" square tubes (drilled and tapped for 1/4-20 bolts) and welded (2) 3/16" plates on the ends of the tubes. It's super sturdy and even with the wheel locks off, the press doesn't move the bench. I think that might have something to do with the 170lbs. of lead projectiles in that bottom right drawer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmd6x Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Mobile reloading platform...now that's a show worthy of taking on the road! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelrdog Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Post picture of the dog in the drawer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedQuest Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 (edited) Here ya go: Edited July 23, 2013 by SpeedQuest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichAda Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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