EddyB Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I'm getting into reloading but I live in an apartment with no extra room to be dedicated for reloading. Any suggestions or ideas on what kind of table or bench that I can use, preferably something that can be moved around. Any ideas or suggestions are appreciated Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay1 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 (edited) Some guys with rare space mount their stuff in a closet. Doors closed and everything looks pretty. Edited April 18, 2014 by jayjay1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddyB Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 That's an idea Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klee Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Noise may be of concern from the case feeder and the press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay1 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Well, does he need a case feeder from the beginning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddyB Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 Not too concerned about the noise especially with the tumbler being louder but I'm willing to live with it, more of a space issue and practicality Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddyB Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 I don't think I need a case feeder, I'm gonna be running a Dillion square deal B and I'm not sure if they make one for it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddyB Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 Also is there any risk involved in reloading indoor in a bedroom or in any confined space from lead or reloading components ?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsons1480 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I reload in a tiny little closet. I have t nuts on the bottom so I can take that press off and put my 550 on the strong mount when I'm reloading pistol. I made a 1x12" board with t nuts to put my trimmer and super swage on. I clamp that on the table when I'm using it, and put it up in the closet when I'm not. It's not ideal, but it's working great for now. I beefed up the bench by taking off that top layer of plywood and putting 2x6"s under the plywood. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Be good idea to have some ventilation, esp when running the tumbler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddyB Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 The closet idea is awesome, I think that what I'm going to do. Now I have another problem, where am I gonna put all the stuff that are in the closet...... hhhhhhhhh Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 I would run the tumbler on the balcony or someplace besides inside the apartment. How much of a bachelor are you? Or are you one? Back in my trap shooting days one of my buddies lived in an apartment and he mounted his mec on the coffee table and just left it there all the time. Great bachelor pad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddyB Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 Good idea to run the tumbler outside on the patio, as far as the coffee table, it was a good idea last year but now I don't think my girl would like that for decoration :-) hhhhhhhhh Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker88 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 I got a used butcher block table off craigslist with a top measuring 18"x30" and 1.5" thickness. It has a small footprint and is plenty stable. The bottom shelves allow me to store my other reloading supplies and accessories. I have a Hornady LNL AP and a Lee single stage on the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsons1480 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 The closet idea is awesome, I think that what I'm going to do. Now I have another problem, where am I gonna put all the stuff that are in the closet...... hhhhhhhhh Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Buy some of these bed risers and put all of that stuff under your bed. http://m.homedepot.com/p/Honey-Can-Do-8-in-H-x-6-5-in-L-x-6-5-in-W-Bed-Risers-Ivory-Set-of-4-STO-01006/203526219/ My wife deserves credit for that one Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddyB Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 That's a great idea, you can always count on the better half to come up with solutions to SOME of our problems :-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZackJones Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 See if you can find one of those workmate portable work benches made by Black & Decker. I use one in my garage because I don't have enough room to put up a real bench and still park the car in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studlee Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Buddy of mine wet tumbles in the patio. He took a closet and used this kit with 2x4 and plywood to build a bench: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0030T1BRE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3FXQWYWZW2XB1&coliid=I1Z42O0KSJHNKP He's able to fit a 650 with Casefeeder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddyB Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 That looks like a good sturdy bench Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughingdog Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I mounted mine on two stacked pieces of plywood that were glued together. Prior to gluing, I drilled small holes for the mounting bolts, and then drilled 1" holes in the bottom board using the small holes as a pilot hole. That let me counter-sink the nuts. Then, after gluing them together, I just clamped the hole thing onto my kitchen counter to make it solid. I caught far less hell from my girlfriend when I was able to hide it in the closet when it wasn't in use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksimons Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I mounted mine on two stacked pieces of plywood that were glued together. Prior to gluing, I drilled small holes for the mounting bolts, and then drilled 1" holes in the bottom board using the small holes as a pilot hole. That let me counter-sink the nuts. Then, after gluing them together, I just clamped the hole thing onto my kitchen counter to make it solid. I caught far less hell from my girlfriend when I was able to hide it in the closet when it wasn't in use. I do the same thing when I take my rig to my camp. Just bolt it to a piece of aluminum and use those quick clamps to clamp it to my kitchen table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 (edited) I built mine to fit in one side of a walkin closet and use the other side as an actual closet. Bench isn't huge but it's plenty of space to load Edited May 7, 2014 by EkuJustice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarpenter82 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I simply dont have a need for a diner table. My reloading bench takes its place. Its a bit on the messy side but its perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattx Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I have a 550 set up in my study. I got lucky and picked up a nice spare desk at a garage sale for $5, drilled some holes, and its good to go. When I'm done I undo it and set it in the closest. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Phil Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 When my wife and I started dating, I reloaded in my little apartment. Tumbled on the porch. When she came for dinner the 1st time she walked into the kitchen and, on the drop leaf table (some kind of antique she said) the table cloth went up over the reloader which was bolted to the table, complete with the hole drilled for primer drop... She was impressed! Married me anyway and the table is now part of the dining room decor - without the reloader bolted on... Still got the holes in it too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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