.40AET Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 At least you still have the red one on the bench. I put my 650 where my pro 1000 was, made 400 rounds the first night, and gave the 1000 away the next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 I'm using the 650 for loading .40" for competition purposes, the pro-1000 is for loading .45", 9x21mm, .357" M for recreational use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Buff Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 Heading towards 30k x viewed....any more nice pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Boit Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 I finally found back those nasty pics of my reloading room. Please don't look for the mess : The 650 is used to load 40sw and 38 super, the Hornady is used for the 9mm Here is a little view of the powder stock. There is some more elsewhere. Under the powder there are few 223 components (primers and bullets, few cases) . And the third shows a part of the Bullets in stock : it goes from 9mm to 45 including 40sw and 44 mag in different weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 So you like Vectan, don't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Boit Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Of course I do This is an old picture, I took it just after I received my powder from the sponsor, you guessed it, Vectan But this is also the more easily available powder here, and the cheapest. But if you look closely behind the left keg, you'll see "the other brand" I've used for some time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 (edited) First off, I'm going to pin this, the most popular topic in the forums. Now, here's my Gorilla Rack bench coming together in my new garage. 90% of it comes together with just a rubber mallet. The middle cross-brace requires some screws and wingnuts. For some reason, the left drawer framer doesn't have the tabs on the back like the right one does, only holes. There was no explanation in the instructions and no hardware; it appears to be a manufacturing error. I just used some junk hardware to attach it. It comes with thin pressboard for the surfaces, which rest on the bent steel corners of the frame pieces. Previously, I secured all the corners with additional fasteners. In the second picture, I moved the whole bench to the right about 6" to get the left side vertical frame lined up with a stud in the garage wall. I will probably secure the bench that way, and I also have some heavy steel angle braces (shelf mounts) for more stiffness. I got a large 1" thick piece of pressboard (it's HEAVY!) to use as the bench surface, because its weight and stiffness adds stability. I screwed it into the supplied pressboard surface and used through-bolts for the 650 strong mount. I might add more through-bolts. It's wider than the bench and I let it hang over the left side instead of cutting it. In this garage, I may have to cut it. The portable stereo is probably a quarter-century old. It may be replaced by a boom box that is only 15-20 years old. I will add a power strip and some form of lighting. A single outlet is all there is for the entire garage, save for a second outlet above the garage door opener. Edited October 13, 2004 by Erik Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 Erik, looks like you're borrowing ideas from my last posted setup... ...through-bolts for the 650 strong mount... ...portable stereo is probably a quarter-century old... Or, maybe great minds think alike? Now you only need to learn how to match colors (e.g.lamp and old press, stereo and new press...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 (edited) Upgrades and Accessories! All that's left is to hang the shop light from the ceiling and get my tumbler and media separator, then witness the power of this fully operational battle station! I gotta recommend not using the flimsy shelving system I got. (Thin gauge sheet metal barely better than aluminum foil; difficult twin tab and slot construction; feels flimsy even when assembled.) I assume Gorilla Rack has shelving that's equivalent to their bench in materials, construction, and ease of setup, and that's what I would rather have. BTW, a magnetic parts bowl rules. My safe, MY SAFE! I forgot to leave room for my safe! <anguished crying> Edited October 17, 2004 by Erik Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Moore Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 you might also want to add a pad to the cement floor if you're going to be loading while standing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 you might also want to add a pad to the cement floor if you're going to be loading while standing. Ab-so-freakin-lute-ly !!! Here's some ad-vice (har-d-har-har)... I think I would add a vice to that left wing of the reloading bench (though I really like my reloading bench to be "dedicated", and not used for other things). And, I would add a kitchen sized trash can under that wing. Looks good Erik...your set! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 Erik, that looks GREAT! I should be so lucky to have (someday, maybe) that much room to bench my various tinkering and reloading activities!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD45 Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 Now you have to move it all to paint the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmercury2 Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 WHY dont i see a DILLON CALENDAR anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTOSHootr Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 BTW, a magnetic parts bowl rules. I love the one I have stuck to my strong mount. It has all the Allen wrenches I use frequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.40AET Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 My safe, MY SAFE! I forgot to leave room for my safe! <anguished crying> How did you go from getting throw out of your apartment and looking for a safe mover, to having a sweet ass garage custom built for all of your reloading stuff???? I need an upgrade like that. Not to mention room for all of the sh*t that the kids will drag along. Nice digs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ong45 Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/Daneille/reload1.jpgHere's mine, 2- 6 foot benches built by a buddy. The 650 in the forefront and my casepro in the background. In the far background, my winter fun awaits. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/Daneille/reload2.jpg A friend of mine automated the case pro using an air piston (?) been running for probably 250k rounds. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman33_99 Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 I need to buy stock in Post-It Pads..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 (...31,011 viewings and counting...) Post-Its: Looks a little like my computer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 I assume Gorilla Rack has shelving that's equivalent to their bench in materials, construction, and ease of setup, and that's what I would rather have. Erik, you might check out that wire-shelving like: http://www.containerstore.com/browse/Product.jhtml? CATID=13379&PRODID=60645 It's easy to setup and hang stuff off of, and it holds 800 pounds. CostCo sells a 6 shelf unit (has wheels and feet options) for ~ $70. You can buy additional single shelfs at places, but the package deals are the cheapest.. If you want solid shelfs, they sell liners, or cheap 1/4 ply (or particleboard) works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyB Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 I would post a picture of my press, but I'm not sure where it is? It's in a box at someone's house, Kimberkid? Can someone take a picture of a 550 in a box and say it's mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberkid Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 Jimmy~ Do you want me to take a picture of the 550 or the 650, or both that are set up inside our 10x25 walk in vault? Which of the Bianchi/IPSC guns do you want in the picture?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyB Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 You've set my press up? Cool, any chance you can clean it as well Put the revolver in it, it'd be nice to remember what it looks like Shame I didn't leave the holster as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberkid Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Jimmy, naa, not yours, dad's 550 is set up right next to my 650. Yours is in the uncle's basement. Although I am sure I could arrange a picture that would make you remember all the beauty of shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_aos Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 I finally got a place to put my RL550B. Now I just need to figure out if I'm going to try and build a bench, or buy something pre-made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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