Building a new reloading bench - With Pics

[XDJYo]

Dang! Serious woodworking skills!

[Burungkol]

Very impressive and inspiring!


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[BajaJames83]

looks very nice sir

[Yerman]

Thanks guys. Post 2 has been updated with my progress.

[mikeyr]

I really like how you thought ahead and checked for clearance on your bench stool, that will come in handy. But I would have made the bottom shelf half width to give your feet room instead of making it full width. I originally made my bottom shelf full and I have since cut it to half but it was not structural likes yours is because my bench was welded up. I really like the horseshoe design though, I might have more welding to do

[rumplestilskinfish]

Nice! I've also found that some diagonal bracing on the legs is advisable, 1"x2" strips are more than adequate.

Yup. Also bolt to wall. I angled my braces to the wall it was bolted to

Light.color. U used wood, show it and apriceate it.

But just never paint it

[glock_this]

I really like how you thought ahead and checked for clearance on your bench stool, that will come in handy. But I would have made the bottom shelf half width to give your feet room instead of making it full width. I originally made my bottom shelf full and I have since cut it to half but it was not structural likes yours is because my bench was welded up. I really like the horseshoe design though, I might have more welding to do

His main wirk area has 100% feet clearance. The sides are for storage so no need for feet clearance. At least, that's how I see the logic.

[sbmunshi]

Wow! What a great job.

[scotchblade]

Looks like you know what you are doing, really looks good!

[Michael in California]

Stain: I'd not stain it. Once it gets boogered up and you want to sand and refinish an area, it will show.

Finish: Choose something repairable. I'm a fan of shellac as its infinitely repairable. Not everyone's cup of tea though. Otherwise, I'd choose any brand of wipe on poly. Or, to save cost, regular poly cut 50% with mineral spirits (or water if its water based) to make it wipe on. Many, Many coats as the coats are thin.

[robert101]

I like the design and construction. Might I state that if my area I would add a couple of quad-electrical outlets for worktop use of tools. Lastly, maybe one or two 2X4 light boxes for better lighting. I just use whatever water-based latex for my desk top and repaint it every couple of years. The smell of fresh wood is very relaxing though.

[Yerman]

Today, I ordered:

4 of these on the way to sit above the desk.

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/bold-3-wall-gray-wall-cabinet/prod20151951.ip?searchTerm=newage%2050000

I'm doing three new lights...one over each "leg" and one large one over the middle.

I have one of these power strips to go along the wall.

http://www.harborfreight.com/12-outlet-super-power-strip-96737.html

[diveRN]

Nice. Looks solid.

If you want a good work surface, consider a 48"x96" laminate sheets from HD to cover the top. Not the little 12x12 squares. They're easy to install, sturdy, resist wear, solvent clean up is a breeze, holes can be filled and sanded smooth easily enough with epoxy, and they last forever. It comes in a variety of patterns and solid colors.

[chevy95]

Great design.

Very well thought out. I don't have a lot of woodworking skills but would love to build a solid bench, though perhaps smaller.

Please keep posting pics!

[Bigtwin]

That is impressive!