rishii Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 On 1/22/2019 at 10:35 AM, FullMetalJacket said: My bench Damn and my wife thinks I got issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anbrumm Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 (edited) Double Post Edited March 25, 2020 by anbrumm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anbrumm Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Just now, anbrumm said: Built a new bench over the weekend. It's been something that I've been planning on doing since we bought our house almost 2 years ago. This was my setup before. Built for apartment reloading. New bench with the 650 mounted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soderquist Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 38 minutes ago, anbrumm said: Looks nice and solid. I built mine out of two layers of 3/4 plywood thinking it would be stiff enough but it still has a little flex when I work the handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anbrumm Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Just now, Soderquist said: Looks nice and solid. I built mine out of two layers of 3/4 plywood thinking it would be stiff enough but it still has a little flex when I work the handle. i was going to do that, but my uncle built his with 2x10 layed flat top with 1/4 inch plywood. thats how we did this as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m700 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 23 minutes ago, Soderquist said: Looks nice and solid. I built mine out of two layers of 3/4 plywood thinking it would be stiff enough but it still has a little flex when I work the handle. Did you glue between layers? Also if you make sure your not on the edge that can help eliminate flex. Strong mount? that would spread the load. Also you could buy an oak stear tread and cut out a 12x12 piece and mount press to that and that to the bench to help spread the load if you dont have the strong mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soderquist Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 8 minutes ago, m700 said: Did you glue between layers? Also if you make sure your not on the edge that can help eliminate flex. Strong mount? that would spread the load. Also you could buy an oak stear tread and cut out a 12x12 piece and mount press to that and that to the bench to help spread the load if you dont have the strong mount. Those are some good suggestions. I did mount the press through two perforated angle steel, that helped a little. A 12x12 piece of oak would stiffen it I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDIS46 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Here is my reloading set-up. I originally bought these presses when Obummer was driving ammo prices up. I confess that it has sat unused for the past 3 years. Shame on me. So, I am dusting off the tools and getting ready to start loading. Note: I like to re-engineer everything I touch so here is a case counter I added to one of my 1050s. Also a HF vibratory tumbler I added a Gamma Seal spin off lid and timer to. That really works good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anbrumm Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Here's the bench in it's final form. I added LED lights under the bench so that I can see the back of each shelf fully. I made a homemade offload chute for decapping/sizing brass using a piece of hose that I had laying around. Only other thing I am considering doing at this point is to mount the case feeder separately to the bench. It still has some wiggle, and I have had a few waterfall jam ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 On 3/10/2020 at 1:02 PM, rishii said: Damn and my wife thinks I got issues Yeah that is a lot of blue paint!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Mine has changed a little bit since the last photo I posted in here. One thing remains the same and should last me and my kid a lifetime, is the drill press table...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggz55 Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Bit of a mess, and a small setup for now, but it fits in my office and keeps me from having to go to the garageSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnappi Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 (edited) Miggz55, THAT's no mess, here's mine after I moved in... 2x550's, 1x450, 1 BIG MAX, and a 12ga. hydraulic. Edited August 9, 2020 by gnappi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George16 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 (edited) Here’s mine after mounting the RL1100. The back legs are bolted down to the wall. Edited August 8, 2020 by George16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 On 4/10/2020 at 2:26 PM, RangerTrace said: Mine has changed a little bit since the last photo I posted in here. One thing remains the same and should last me and my kid a lifetime, is the drill press table...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Heya, Where did you find the base? Actually, I should backtrack; I have a 1050, moved to the capital of Action Pistol -- Rio Salado (AZ). I sold my home and moved. Downsized significantly. I now have only about 36 inches of width for a new reloading bench. I am looking at options. What is the height of your bench? I stand or sometime sit on a bar type stool. I want to get a good estimate on the height on the bench. I'll head to Dillon tomorrow to make sure i have enough width. I am perplexed about buying ready made or building my own. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. pj benson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 (edited) The above was to Ranger Trace. I screwed up the posting. Sorry Although all insights will be appreciated. Edited January 13, 2021 by pjb45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 2 hours ago, pjb45 said: Heya, Where did you find the base? Actually, I should backtrack; I have a 1050, moved to the capital of Action Pistol -- Rio Salado (AZ). I sold my home and moved. Downsized significantly. I now have only about 36 inches of width for a new reloading bench. I am looking at options. What is the height of your bench? I stand or sometime sit on a bar type stool. I want to get a good estimate on the height on the bench. I'll head to Dillon tomorrow to make sure i have enough width. I am perplexed about buying ready made or building my own. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. pj benson The Strayers (SVI) had several of them for their presses and gave me one probably 10 years ago at least. It was badly rusted and it takes 3 men to move it, but I love it. It's 37" tall, 48" wide and 24" long. The table top is .38" steel plate and is an absolute PITA to drill holes in. I'd imagine you can find used one in machine shops that go out of business.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick303 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 I have browsed this thread bit, but lack the time to read 62 pages and performed a search and did not see anything on an ideal finish for the surface of the wood for a reloading bench. I am in a position where I will be replacing my reloading bench surface with a 1.5" unfinished butcher block island counter top. Since it is unfinished is there an optimal finish to use for reloading purposes. It might be a long shot, but I would hope to get something somewhat chemical resistant. Any help would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, Boomstick303 said: I have browsed this thread bit, but lack the time to read 62 pages and performed a search and did not see anything on an ideal finish for the surface of the wood for a reloading bench. I am in a position where I will be replacing my reloading bench surface with a 1.5" unfinished butcher block island counter top. Since it is unfinished is there an optimal finish to use for reloading purposes. It might be a long shot, but I would hope to get something somewhat chemical resistant. Any help would be appreciated. Helmsman. 3-4 coats and it’s very durable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapo Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Here's mine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v1911 Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 On 3/22/2022 at 12:33 PM, Boomstick303 said: I have browsed this thread bit, but lack the time to read 62 pages and performed a search and did not see anything on an ideal finish for the surface of the wood for a reloading bench. I am in a position where I will be replacing my reloading bench surface with a 1.5" unfinished butcher block island counter top. Since it is unfinished is there an optimal finish to use for reloading purposes. It might be a long shot, but I would hope to get something somewhat chemical resistant. Any help would be appreciated. Just put down a large neoprene cleaning mat. The kind that has a rubberized backing so chemicals don’t seep through. Otherwise, leave that butcher block as is. Heck, I like a good wooden bench top with stains. Adds character. And if you drop anything metal on it, it absorbs the blow instead of damaging the finish on your gun. Otherwise you may be able to get away applying an acrylic coat on it. But some cleaners may cloud it. My only other suggestion is that stuff people use to refinish their garage floors. But then you would be hiding that beautiful butcher block wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Urethane looks good, and is easy to apply, cheap, and durable. And you can always refinish it if it gets beat up. I have a 12' wide bench with a top that's two pieces of 3/4" birch plywood sandwiched together and finished with urethane. Also have a smaller bench with the scale and single stage press with a butcher block top. Had some other stuff mounted on it previously and ended up plugging the holes then finished it with urethane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chills1994 Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 (edited) Yeah, yeah, not the normal type presses for this thread or this forum, bbbuuutttt…. I bought 3 of those tool boxes before we even heard of covid. And I bought an 8 foot long section of butcher block. This past Saturday I bought a used Mec 9000GN in 20 gauge. The 12 gauge Mec 9000GN is on the right. Sssooo…I guess I am gonna have to buy a 20 gauge shotgun now… My plan is to gang the other two boxes together, put the remaining butcher block on top of that, and then mount my two 650’s on that. Edited May 2, 2022 by Chills1994 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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