Prefab/store-bought reloading benches

[Fishbreath]

I'm planning to upgrade from my trusty turret press to a progressive press as this year goes on, and that means I should probably upgrade from my current 'clamp it to my workbench' attachment method, too.

 

My workbench is pretty cramped, and a permanently-attached press isn't going to work, so I think that means it's time to get a dedicated reloading bench. I can build one if it comes to that, but I'd prefer instead to get something I can take out of a box, assemble, and get rolling with. Something small (no more than about 4' wide), rigid, and mobile would be ideal—I don't have a lot of workshop space, and I either need a compact reloading setup, or one I can move out of the way when I'm doing other big projects.

 

Any recommendations?

[CharlieD]

This is what I would get:

https://www.gladiatorgarageworks.com/collections/workbenches/products/4-adjustable-height-hardwood-workbench
 

I have the 6’ version, it’s very stable.  You can get an 8’ 2x12 and cut in half to make a shelf underneath.  This is where I store bullets which adds weight and stability to the bench.
 

I don’t think anything with wheels will offer enough stability.

[Stony Lane]

I bought this one from Sam's Club.  I built a low shelf with 2 x4's on one side for bullet/case storage (and even more weight on the bench).  On the other side I bought the wheeled cabinet that fits underneath.

 

https://www.samsclub.com/p/ultra-heavy-duty-workbench/prod1490086?pid=ps_acq_Google_PLA_12670734842&wl0=&wl1=u&wl2=c&wl3=511922386043&wl4=pla-456403440904&wl5=9009968&wl6=&wl7=&wl9=&wl10=1247713&wl11=online&wl12={productid}&wl13=&wl15=121130867660&wl16=&wl17=&wl18=&wl19=&wl20=EAIaIQobChMIztz8t4q58QIVgozICh0FnQLjEAQYDyABEgLkRPD_BwE&wl23=456403440904&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIztz8t4q58QIVgozICh0FnQLjEAQYDyABEgLkRPD_BwE

[Bakerjd]

I have a wood bench from menards. It has the upper bench and a lower shelf. I also bought one of the banchan tops from them and put that on top. The 1×4s for the bottom shelf are very flimsy. I'm going to swap those for 2×4 at some point but it seems to be good. I just dont put a lot PF bullets in the middle of the lower shelf. 

[louu]

Go on Craigslist and get a used office desk

[Abbey]

On 6/27/2021 at 8:13 AM, CharlieD said:

This is what I would get:

https://www.gladiatorgarageworks.com/collections/workbenches/products/4-adjustable-height-hardwood-workbench
 

I have the 6’ version, it’s very stable.  You can get an 8’ 2x12 and cut in half to make a shelf underneath.  This is where I store bullets which adds weight and stability to the bench.
 

I don’t think anything with wheels will offer enough stability.

+1 for the Gladiator. I have the 6' & 8' versions of this bench and they're super solid, easy to assemble, & good quality. I thought about making my own bench but by the time I found a good top, it pretty much cost the same as the Gladiator anyway. And the legs are solid & nice too.

 

Charlie's shelf idea sounds good, but I just store other tools, a shopvac, coolers, etc under mine.

[Nathanb]

I use the kobalt version of the gladiator style bench