MARKAVELI Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Mmm mm beautiful! @Shady... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksshooter223 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Very nice setups! I need to get my pics posted when mine is complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 4 hours later I finish my review of this thread..... We NEED a B.E.Server to host B.E.Forum photos. Lots of good information is lost forever when individual photos are lost/deleted when photo accounts are closed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yagi Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 So true... when host website closes out the account holder... pictures are gone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Pledger Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 4 hours later I finish my review of this thread..... We NEED a B.E.Server to host B.E.Forum photos. Lots of good information is lost forever when individual photos are lost/deleted when photo accounts are closed... This particular thread has a wealth of information. On the another forum, you can load pictures directly on the server as attachments or into a gallery(same software as BENOS), however even with notices at the top of each forum, MANY people still like to hot link, so becomes a moderation nightmare, usually we will delete with reasons why, or if not to many, some moderators will just download and put back as an attachment, doesnt take that long. But with everything how to change peoples mindsets, for them its just as easy to hotlink as they are already uploaded to an external sight, than keeping them on their own computer. Another point to consider is the size of the pictures, some I have seen are over 4MB in size, and have huge resolutions, so again need to resize back to 1280 x 1024 or 1024 x 768 or 800 x 600. So they can fit into the screen without scrolling in all directions. Also I have noticed that with hotlinked images especially from photobucket they take forever to load. Cheers .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchthejeepguy Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Here's my setup with my new XL650! The bench is pretty much clutter free, but I need to organize my reloading cabinet which is the white cabinet off to the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGibe Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 2 years ago I decided to convert a 10' x 11' section of my 3 car garage into a reloading/gun room. I chose the corner so I only had to build out 2 walls. There was also a heating and air plenum nearby so the room is climate controlled . I added electrical and 2 individually controllable sets of track lighting (one dedicated over the presses) and one over the bench. CATV is run to the room in case I decide to add a TV and the door is tied into our central alarm system. This spring I added a countertop work area to the room and moved my craftsman workbench to another part of the garage. When I built the support for the countertop I made sure to leave room underneath for 5 gallon bins, which I use to transport stuff to 3gun matches. The MDF shelves underneath added a ton of storage space. The materials to complete the walls was about $400 and the countertop project was about $300. So for about $700 I got a great reloading room! Much of the insipration for the room and countertop came from this thread so I thought I would post some pictures in hopes that it helps someone visualize what is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchthejeepguy Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Nice setup! are those belts hanging on the walls or something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGibe Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Nice setup! are those belts hanging on the walls or something else? Thanks! Yep. Production, Limited, Singlestack, 3-gun Open, and a belt to loan out. My other Open belt is in the trunk of the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BENCHMADE Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Great thread. As soon a I can I'll post some of my home made bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 house won't be finished until mid-december, but i have a loading bench already. not sure the builder is happy, but i am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonT Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Uh, where's your water heater going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Uh, where's your water heater going? Right side above the bench-tankless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cautery Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Uh, where's your water heater going? Right side above the bench-tankless. SMART! I was just about to suggest that. I dumped my tank for a commercial grade tankless 3 years ago, and I won't ever go back to a tank-based system.... with one exception. I MIGHT do a tank-based solar PRE-heater system that would be all in the attic. That way the on-demand heater wouldn't kick in if the solar system had sufficiently hot water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonT Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Uh, where's your water heater going? Right side above the bench-tankless. That's what I thought...very nice set up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blujax01 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 (edited) After reading all 49 pages (seriously!) I may as well join in! This will be changing in the near future to a be less of a mess and more of a laboratory! I found the Acro Bin setup at Menards on sale at $29. Edited November 16, 2012 by blujax01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKSNIPER Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 TGIBE....Great pictures showing the transformation from useless garage space to your valhalla reloading space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robot Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Much of the insipration for the room and countertop came from this thread so I thought I would post some pictures in hopes that it helps someone visualize what is possible. Awesome setup TGibe! I wish I had the handiness to build a room like that. and I love it that you have bottles of wine in the room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Santiago Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 (edited) This was my project for the month of August Edited November 21, 2012 by Paul Santiago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidTrest Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Hey all, been looking at some of the ideas in this thread to see what I can come up with. I just ordered my 650 from Brian, very awesome guy to deal with. That said, I'm in a unique position for reloading in regards to space. I'm in an apartment so my mounting options are a bit more limited. I could get a heavy bench up here but the downside is that I can't move it out of the way if I need more space. I also need to get it into and out of my apartment (once I move out into a house eventually). I had brought this idea up at the folks at XDtalk and they gave me this idea. Use one of these: http://www.harborfreight.com/universal-bench-grinder-stand-3184.html and mount a piece of plywood or some other sturdy wood on top of it, then countersink bolts of the press onto it to secure it to the wood, with some C-clamps. I can counterbalance it with some weighs, like a cinderblock, or magnets. That said, suggestions? Improvements? Alternatives? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tires2burn Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 I can't see any of the pictures. Why is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8811GUN Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 (edited) I'm amazed and humbled by all the motivated people squeezing every inch of space they could for reloading! What does everyone think about pinning a topic just for "plans"? Just thought I'd throw my bench design into the mix ... using the carriage bolts and the "fake" lap joints makes the bench solid, but easily to disassemble. The design breaks down into a 1 pc top, 2 end leg units, and 2 foot rails. Edited December 23, 2012 by 8811GUN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjdowning18 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 (edited) Reloading bench is kinda small but the room has to double as my wood working area too.... Since this is the only space my wife will give me!!!! Edited December 23, 2012 by Kjdowning18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClutchUSMC Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Mine before I moved a few months ago: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8811GUN Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Mine before I moved a few months ago: Clutch ... are you sure that bench is strong enough to hold up that vise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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