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new work/reload bench done! didn't like the home depot bench it was not sturdy enough. so i made my own. heavy and braced so no movement. It has a removable hardboard topper so i can replace when needed. adjustable wire shelves so no dust or particles collect. all reloading press and stuff are now on 12"x12" modules that i can clamp to the table and store when not using.
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i can stand on it (225lbs) and rock side to side and back and forth and the table does not budge. the top is 3 layers of OSB glued and screwed which is about 2 inches thick and the hardboard topper floats on top. The edge trim holds the topper in place.
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My messy corner of the world
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I hate caliber changes.... keeps my 9mm and 40cal ready at all times! Bench is a wood working bench from Harbor Freight. Long range rifle reloading happens on a Lee Classic Turret behind me. Turret press sits on a cabinet that is 36 inches tall and 5 feet wide that stores powder and primers. This is all in a space under the house that is 6 feet deep and 8 feet wide. Compact and functional. Cw |
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10 gallons of pool in a 5 gallon bucket
Just finished setting up my new 650 and cleaning out my side of the garage to make room for one more hobby.
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Looks like you're well on your way to taking over the whole garage
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I built my first workbench, my Sister-in-law needed one so I gave her mine and now have to build a new one. I was going to buy the Lowes Kobalt workbench, but its no longer on sale for $150. SO I'm going to build a new one. I learned a lot from my first one so my second one should be even more solid.
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Mine is a 2x4 frame, bolted into the wall studs on the back side, front legs are 4x4. The top is a sheet of 3/4 mdf screwed into the frame with a 3/4" nice veneered oak plywood glued on top. It's plenty strong and looks great. No screw holes. Eventually I'll finish it with corner trim on the edge so things can't roll off the bench. I think pictures are on the previous page.
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1. build the bottom bench structure. 2 lay the first piece of osb/plywood down and screw it to base structure. 3. put wood glue on osb plywood and place second layer on. then screw that layer down to the first layer. 3. put wood glue on second layer and place third layer on. then screw that layer down to second layer. 4. the last layer is hardboard. i used the thinner 1/8th thick hardboard. it does not get glued so it can be replaced as needed. it is held together by adding a trim around the table that extends 1/8th inch above the osb/plywood creating a pocket for the hardboard. you can use what ever you want for trim, i used furring strips. i've also used 1x4 cut down to 1x2 lengths as trim. i also put in a few screws just to keep the hardboard down on the corners. i used brown deck screws and countersunk them. you can see the pic below of the 4 layers and a pic of the hardboard topper. Last edited by toklad; 03-02-2017 at 7:38 AM.. |
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Updated the reloading bench.
Converted Dillon Strongmount to Inline Fab quick change plates. Mounted a back piece and a holder for a press and dillon conversion. It's a small workspace, but it is what it is. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk
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Alright fellas, almost done with my workbench. Due to family visiting and also unexpected problems I'm almost done with it.
Started Friday, bought the lumber, particle board, nails Cut most of the 2x4's, lined everything up and made sure it would fit. Started putting it together Friday night, finished up on Saturday. Stained it today, only have one coat on it, I may just leave it as is. I'll upload the final product once I put my top. 3 layers of particle board, plus another thin layer on top. Side note, drill bits break really easily... either that or I was using too much force.
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Inline fabrication quick mount flush with no hangover. The router got away from me a bit but turned out ok. Spent some time figuring it out and didn't want it to stick out 1-1/2" past the table. So a bit of all thread and all thread couplings some jb weld and it's done.
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recently picked up a harbor freight 60" work bench and ordered a dillon 650. just added the mec sizemaster today. somewhere down the line i plan i on picking up a 308 bolt action and will eventually pick up a single stage. from the looks of it i should be able to mount the single stage and still have room on the bench to work on or clean long guns. |
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Lots of info on this thread to digest!
I'm working out the final details of the configuration on a 10x12 "Tuff Shed" that will be delivered in a couple of weeks and placed in my back yard. It will become my personal workshop, used 80% for reloading and firearm maintenance/smithing duties. Right now I'm planning how to best utilize the space and I'm thinking that 2 walls will be lined with a 24" wide workbench (one 10' section and another 5' section). At this point my biggest question is whether to have one section of bench at a "sitting" height (around 30") and another section of bench at a "standing" height (around 38"). I like to reload sitting down, but I also plan to use the space for other general projects that involve a drill press, bench grinder, etc. Having those mounted too low will drive me nuts. Does anyone share their reloading bench with other workshop type duties? Here's my first draft floor plan - another big question is whether I really need a 4' door or if I should just go with a 3' door. I am likely to be moving bicycles in and out (they will hang on the pegboard wall) but not many other large bulky items.
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My workbench is bar height. easy solution to your issue is to get a shop stool that is bar height. I too like to reload sitting down and standing up. Just my 2cents. -Home_Skillet |
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When I do other work, I have a wooden dowel with a old cloth shower curtain on it that I place around the reloading bench, 1. to prevent saw dust or bondo/paint or other dust from getting on the bench and 2. to prevent sparks from welding from getting to the powder Although all powder is in its container and other things that could go boom are protected when welding or plasma cutting or grinding metal I don't want any contamination with my welding bench so its a dedicated bench Last edited by mikeyr; 04-27-2017 at 9:52 AM.. |
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Hey Bro, I too started with a Lee Single Stage and learned all the basics. Then moved on to the Classic Turret and got a little faster. I was considering the Load Master and a friend of mine convinced me to just go with the Dillon 650 and be done with it. It really is a nice machine. My Dad had one in the early 90's but I was to young to even know the value of it or understand. I just did the case prep as a part of my chores around the house. I really do love the 650 and it loads so fast when you got a good roll. It's great that I already had many of my dies and accessories for reloading so I didn't have to spend on that anymore. I bought my unit in 223 so the shell plate was ready to go. The initial cost ran me about 560.00 plus tax. A local store had them in stock that I frequent. I bought the case feeder for about 230.00 the following week. The machine itself is super simple to set up. You'll be happy if you get yourself a 650. just my 2 cents. hope this helps. -Home_Skillet |
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Right on! Yeah that helps me out a lot. I will definitely check that out for later on it looks like a sweet setup. Or I could just buy it and tell the wife look what I won. Lol!! Thanks a lot! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Dont think I ever posted my new setup. Got my bench setup in the garage and my new dillon mounted. Can't wait to get some rounds coming out of it!
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Kind of ghetto, but it works pretty well so far. Have the vice so I can change out from trimming to throwing powder. Bench was too small to mount everything. I also have an RCBS digital scale not shown.
The bench is a surface plate stand work was going to throw out so I made a redwood base with oak plywood over it. Casters are from mc MasterCarr as are the knife edge inserts. I made the pressmount on a drill press from scrap material we had in machine shop at work. Work light on the side also has a magnifier think I got it from grainger. Have a Lyman tumbler as well. I used 3/8-16 bolts and washer to mount the vice. 1/4-20 screws and washers for the press. I plan on selling this house eventually so I wanted something I could roll onto a moving truck. I think I'd say mission accomplished in that regard. It ismoveable and super sturdy, which is what I was going for. Let me know your thoughts! I still need a way to better organize bullets and accessories. We were going to check out the container store, or IKEA or something. Last edited by 17+1; 08-04-2018 at 1:15 PM.. |
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17+1, that looks awesome, it works and prefect for someone with not a lot of available space. Love the light and the way you mounted everything.....i bet one day with a little paint or molding it would look even nicer but honestly, pretty cool as it is.
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