Harbor Frieght $160 Workbench

[DefendersOfValda]

http://m.harborfreight.com/60-in-4-drawer-hardwood-workbench-69054.html

Ive been looking at over the counter pre made workbenches for reloading.

My first one was DIY built, but that was a long time ago. And sat in garage.

I dont want a garage loading bench, too cold in winter, this time. I want something kinda portable and that can go in the house.

Anyone use this? Its on Amazon too, not just HF.

[NYT]

we had a pretty extensive thread on this about a month or so ago. use the search function and you should be able to find it.

[Bumslie]

As commented earlier. I have this bench. I like it. Great for beginners.

Portable? That thing is heavy. Product description is 109lbs. I bet 80lbs of it is the top.

Drawers aren't bad. They aren't the best.

You probably will run out of room if you're like most reloaders. I have 2 presses mounted on the side. One single state and one progressive. You have to mount as far out as you can to still be able to access the drawers. I also have a wooden cabinet type on top for additional space.

If I had to do it again, I would build this

http://accurateshooter.net/Blog/benchnrma.pdf

[snowdog650]

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[C.G.]

It has worked well for me as well, very solid, but as said before the drawers are not the best; one on mine does not open/close easily.

[CityHunt3r]

You want a heavy table in my opinion nothing more annoying then a rocky table when pulling on a press lever. I own the HF table 2 years now all drawers dont roll as smoothly as it used to maybe ill hit it with some WD 40 lol

[9mmrevolver]

Pretty sure u can build it for way cheaper. Mine doesn't have the fancy drawers but wouldn't be hard to build. Mine does have casters on it and I think I spent about 80 on it. Very solid.

[Jon Road King]

If I had to do it again, I would build this




http://accurateshooter.net/Blog/benchnrma.pdf

Thank you for that. Definitely building a few of these when I buy the new house

[Apprentice]

I have this bench as well.
It's not my reloading bench, but I can tell you it's very sturdy.

[DefendersOfValda]

After looking at the reloading bench sticky thread, i saw a roll top work bench that wouls serve nicely. Checked local craigslist, need to follow up.

Amazon delivers it for $15, might do that if the roll top is a ghost.

Thanks for all the replies.

[M1NM]

Drawers aren't bad. They aren't the best. .......
If I had to do it again, I would build this

If your presss hangs over the front of the bench the drawers are useless. You can build one cheaper.

[JagerDog]

Most metallic loaders will overhang the drawers when mounted.

Friend has that bench and it seems pretty sturdy. I'd rater have a Tech style, but it works.

[Exile Machine]

We use these ULINE packing tables in the warehouse. They're very sturdy. Always wondered if one would be good for a reloading bench. They come in a choice of table top material. The solid maple top is very heavy. Might be worth a look:

http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/H-1137-MAP/Packing-Tables/Packing-Table-72-x-30-Maple-Top

-Mark

[saxman]

I have one. Works well. I ended up wood gluing all the joints along with bolting everything together. Quite sturdy, but not perfectly rigid. I'm going to use some l brackets and bolt it to the studs of the wall it's on as well.

[gringo m]

I really like mine from Sam's Club. http://www.samsclub.com/sams/ultra-h...prod1490086.ip