67isb Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Which position you pick on handle length will be a variable too. Be sure to test it with the handle on to see which one works. I have mine mounted at 39" and it works on the shortest handle setting. Originally had it at 41.5" with 4" inlinefab mount and it was too tall where I had a hard time seeing inside the case. RL1100 has a taller frame compared to RL1050, Super 1050 so be sure to mount it where you can see inside the case after powder fill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuz Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Thanks for all the feedback. I'll definitely start by mounting it directly to the counter, and then see which handle position works best. Since it will only load 9mm I don't think I need to worry about needing more torque to work the handle in the short position. It's odd that Dillon chose not to make the front of the press straight across so it would be easy to align with the front of the bench top. Now I have to eyeball it to try and get it straight. Maybe in a couple of years if primer prices become reasonable again I may even consider automating it with the Mark 7 autodrive. I think those just sit on the bench and don't get bolted down at all. But that's a long way off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddc Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Cuz said: Maybe in a couple of years if primer prices become reasonable again I may even consider automating it with the Mark 7 autodrive. I think those just sit on the bench and don't get bolted down at all. But that's a long way off. In theory you don't have to bolt down an automated press. However you will almost for sure need to run it using the manual arm on occasion when you are clearing up problems and for other reasons as well. If whatever the base the automation is mounted on is not bolted down you'll have problems. At least that is true for the Ammobot. Perhaps the Mk7 is different but I'd be surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George16 Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Cuz said: Thanks for all the feedback. I'll definitely start by mounting it directly to the counter, and then see which handle position works best. Since it will only load 9mm I don't think I need to worry about needing more torque to work the handle in the short position. It's odd that Dillon chose not to make the front of the press straight across so it would be easy to align with the front of the bench top. Now I have to eyeball it to try and get it straight. Maybe in a couple of years if primer prices become reasonable again I may even consider automating it with the Mark 7 autodrive. I think those just sit on the bench and don't get bolted down at all. But that's a long way off. There was a template inside the box that came with my 1100. I used that to mark the spots to drill for the mounting bolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnipTheDog Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 I mounted mine 0.68" (+/-) from the front. I set the handle down to it's furthest position and then moved the press so I could get a full down stroke and not be at the edge of the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuz Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Well, I played with the press base and handle a bit today. I tried it on the bench top, and then on some stacked wood to raise it 3.5" and it was definitely more comfortable for me with it raised. I tried all 3 handle positions from the bench, then on a 2x4, then two 2x4's, then two 2x4's and a 1x2 which brought it up to 3.5". That's what seemed to work best. I am going to order the Inline Fabrication mount. I also plan to put about a 3/4-1" anti fatigue mat on the floor, so I think the 4" Inlin Fab mount will work out well for me. Nothing like a little trial and error to see what works best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1nks Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 On 6/5/2021 at 11:04 AM, Cuz said: Well, I played with the press base and handle a bit today. I tried it on the bench top, and then on some stacked wood to raise it 3.5" and it was definitely more comfortable for me with it raised. I tried all 3 handle positions from the bench, then on a 2x4, then two 2x4's, then two 2x4's and a 1x2 which brought it up to 3.5". That's what seemed to work best. I am going to order the Inline Fabrication mount. I also plan to put about a 3/4-1" anti fatigue mat on the floor, so I think the 4" Inlin Fab mount will work out well for me. Nothing like a little trial and error to see what works best. Doesn’t 1.75” + 1.75” + .75” = 4.25”? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuz Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 6 hours ago, B1nks said: Doesn’t 1.75” + 1.75” + .75” = 4.25”? Yeah, well, I was never very good working with wood anyway... The 4" Inline Fab mount is installed and working great, so all is well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnymazz Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Get yourself a packing table from Uline. Center it in the room, walkaround enough for 4 machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnymazz Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Heres a far away pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick303 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 13 hours ago, Johnnymazz said: Get yourself a packing table from Uline. Center it in the room, walkaround enough for 4 machines. I like this idea. I am getting ready to move my reloading room to another room, and this layout may work best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuz Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 15 hours ago, Johnnymazz said: Heres a far away pic Damn, now that’s just showing off. Very jealous of that configuration. If I were to redo my loading space that would certainly work better than what I have now, and it would offer the ability to add presses in the future. Very nice setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnymazz Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 10 hours ago, Boomstick303 said: I like this idea. I am getting ready to move my reloading room to another room, and this layout may work best. Thanks bro. Im in the process of moving to my new house finally. Once I get set up Ill take some pics. Im going to have a 2,000 SF area in my basement setup like a factory. I bought another Dillon RL1100 , Rollsizer decapper and Rollsizer machine to compliment my operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick303 Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 12 hours ago, Johnnymazz said: I bought another Dillon RL1100 , Rollsizer decapper and Rollsizer machine to compliment my operation. I want your reloading budget, and mine is decent already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnymazz Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 (edited) On 3/25/2022 at 9:10 AM, Boomstick303 said: I want your reloading budget, and mine is decent already. All set up in the new house, I went with 4 tables 5ft and 2 tables 4ft. Edited April 4, 2022 by Johnnymazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnymazz Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Brass washing area is 2 tables 6ftx30 steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnymazz Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Uline shelving with their bus boy trays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick303 Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 3 hours ago, Johnnymazz said: All set up in the new house, I went with 4 tables 5ft and 2 tables 4ft. How many rounds a year do you shoot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jejb Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 5 hours ago, Johnnymazz said: All set up in the new house, I went with 4 tables 5ft and 2 tables 4ft. Nice! I think I'd have drywalled the ceiling personally, but nice reloading area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnymazz Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 13 hours ago, Boomstick303 said: How many rounds a year do you shoot? I shoot at least 1,200 rounds a month. My buddy owns a gun range here in Avondale Pa. Target Shooting Solutions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuz Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 Very nice setup Johnny, once again, jealous as usual. Best I can hope for will be one center table that I can mount 2 or 3 presses on with walk around room. Although in the past couple of years I’ve only shot 9mm and rimfire, so more presses aren’t really needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapo Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 This should give you an idea. I don't address it directly but you may get some sense for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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