Sturdy table for reloading?

[gose]

Does anyone have any ideas of a good place in the bay area where I can get a used, cheap, small and sturdy table/desk that I can set up a reloading press on?

[bwiese]

It's not used, and I dunno what your definition of cheap is.

You might want to look at the $120ish Stack-On workbench, available at Sears:

http://www.stack-on.com/tool_and_hardware/garage/CADET-6624.html

I just got this for my garage. Substantial, and not too deep (24") so if in back of your garage, you can still park.

[gose]

Dont have a garage, so it will have to sit in my apt. Was thinking of getting something really cheap, but maybe getting something more "workbenchy" is a better way to go, since I need a place to clean my guns as well.

[TonyM]

It's not used, and I dunno what your definition of cheap is.

You might want to look at the $120ish Stack-On workbench, available at Sears:

http://www.stack-on.com/tool_and_hardware/garage/CADET-6624.html

I just got this for my garage. Substantial, and not too deep (24") so if in back of your garage, you can still park.

That is exactly the one I have my Dillon XL650 on. Works great, I mounted it on the end with the strong mount. This way you're standing at the end of the bench and when you pull the handle you're pulling it with a long surface behind the press (the length) and not just 2 feet of the depth. No rocking, no foul ups on loading over 4000 rounds due to any movement of the bench.

[bwiese]

That is exactly the one I have my Dillon XL650 on. Works great, I mounted it on the end with the strong mount.

Wow, an exercise in good taste - great minds think alike! My bench will have my XL650 mounted on it too.

This way you're standing at the end of the bench and when you pull the handle you're pulling it with a long surface behind the press (the length) and not just 2 feet of the depth. No rocking, no foul ups on loading over 4000 rounds due to any movement of the bench.

I won't have that positional option. My 650 will be on left of my bench. However, the rear of the work surface top will be L-bracketed to my garage wall.

[TonyM]

Wow, an exercise in good taste - great minds think alike! My bench will have my XL650 mounted on it too.



I won't have that positional option. My 650 will be on left of my bench. However, the rear of the work surface top will be L-bracketed to my garage wall.

Yes, you have great taste!

That will work fine too. I was going to go that route untill I decided the end placement worked out better the that area of my garage.

I went back and got the cabinets that go under it, to hold powder, bullets, and various chemicals. works out well, they roll under it perfectly.

[gose]

Sounds like I have a trip to Sears in my near future...

And yes, Im getting a 650 as well. Didn't bother to bring my old one over from Sweden, since the money I got for it there will more than cover getting a brand new one here

[bwiese]

Sounds like I have a trip to Sears in my near future...

Look at some of their other workbenches in this price range ($120-$150). Some are a bit lower and have drawers, etc. Go look, measure, think, then go back for a 2nd look before you buy.

This particular one was right for me. It will just be a reloading bench, though I will have a heavy vise on the right side (for AR barreling etc work).

I have also gotten a nice expansive $99 GorillaRack workbench for regular work. It doesn't have to be as heavy/solid since this is just for sitting at and doing 'work'....

See the 2102 model:

http://www.gorillarack.com/products/workbench/workbench.htm

And yes, Im getting a 650 as well. Didn't bother to bring my old one over from Sweden, since the money I got for it there will more than cover getting a brand new one here

Cool. I take it they're a bit hard to come by over there

[gose]

Look at some of their other workbenches in this price range ($120-$150). Some are a bit lower and have drawers, etc. Go look, measure, think, then go back for a 2nd look before you buy.

This particular one was right for me. It will just be a reloading bench, though I will have a heavy vise on the right side (for AR barreling etc work).

I have also gotten a nice expansive $99 GorillaRack workbench for regular work. It doesn't have to be as heavy/solid since this is just for sitting at and doing 'work'....

See the 2102 model:

http://www.gorillarack.com/products/workbench/workbench.htm

Cool. I take it they're a bit hard to come by over there

Yeah, I'll look around for something that fits my needs (and my apt )

Nah, Dillons are everywhere, but getting them there and 25% sales tax do "miracles" for the price...

[tankerman]

Apt. reloading

I use a folding bench/saw horse that I bolted a piece of plywood to attach my press,trimmer and powder measure. I keep it in the entry hall closet. I bring a chair from our dining table. It's not the perfect set up but it works fine.

[PJA]

I also live in an apartment (condo). I bought a 2x 3 foot piece of 3/4 inch plywood at Home Depot (prox $10.00) and bolted my press and powder measure to it. I also bought a Black and Decker Workmate (prox $40.00) and four C clamps. I just clamp the ply to the Workmate and load away. When I am done, I break it down and store it in the closet.
Pete