For those that have multiple reloading presses on one bench...

[ARog]

I currently have 2 presses setup on my bench (one at one end and the other at the other end) and I plan to run 3 (maybe 4 in total) my question is how far apart do you space your presses next to each other? Just want to get a feel to see what others are doing...thanks!

[oddjob]

About 2 feet, but I run Dillon 1050's.

[jericho89]

I would set them up with enough space for each press to have a person operating it. So figure space on each side for component bins that you normally use.

[drkphibr]

I personally wouldn't mount additional presses in between the two end presses, as it takes away your working area or space.

I would remove either press that is at one end of the current bench and replace the permanent mount of that removed press with the following solution from Inline Fabrication:

http://inlinefabrication.com/collections/quick-change-press-mounting-system/products/flush-mount-quick-change-system-base-plate

Then you can mount any other new/additional presses to their custom fitted plates for quick interchangeability.

You can also mount your extra presses on the wall or side of your bench with:

http://inlinefabrication.com/collections/quick-change-press-mounting-system/products/quick-change-system-storage-plate

I've done this with my bench and it has worked out quite well.

[Divernhunter]

I had a Dillon 650 and a Hornady 50bmg single stage mounted approx. 16" center to center apart on the side. Then another Dillon650 on the end. It is a all metal, 1/4" top) bench I welded up. My other all metal, also 1/4" top, has a RCBS RC on one side and a RCBS Jr on the other. Both are portable in that they can be moved in the room or house. There are powder dumps on both benches and at one time a manual RCBS trimmer. There is a Mica neck luber mounted next to the RC press. My electric case trimmer & case prep center are portable and not used on the benches. The super swager is mounted only when used. My electric scale/measurer is used on a different table top but could be used on either bench.
Please note that only one press is used at a time.

[Fjold]

I have 5 presses mounted on a 6' long bench.

One on each end and about a foot of space in between with the center 2 feet open.

[357magnum]

I have two presses mounted 13" apart, center to center.
RCBS Rock Chucker and LEE Clasic.

[Revoman]

[baih777]

I have two presses mounted on one end of the bench about 1 1/2 feet apart from each other. I have a third single stage mounted on some channel iron that I just put in the vise when i need it. Vise is mounted about 4 feet away on the other end of the workbench.

[MongooseV8]

I have mine about 4' apart, but my loading bench is about 14' long. That gives me lots of room for work space between stations.

[9mmepiphany]

The rule of thumb is 12" on either side, but it really depends on the press and how you load...a single stage press requires more room for loading blocks/powder measures and such.

I have a 4' bench and recently had 2 Hornady LNL AP presses mounted on each edge of the front.

They were mounted on Inline Fabrication Ultramounts which take up less bench space than having them mounted on the bench top. Being progressive presses meant that I didn't need space for loading blocks as bins attached to the mount held everything.

In the 2' left between the 2 LNLs, I had a Lee Classic Cast single stage mounted to their Bench Plate. Even with a Inline Fab Ergo roller handle attached, there was plenty of room to use it. Plus with the Hornady Conversion kit installed on the Lee, I could use it as a holder for a powder measure when I was emptying or filling it

[rcslotcar]

I have a 6' bench. On the far right is my RCBS Rock Crusher, two feet to the left is my Dillon 650xl and on the end is my RCBS lam ll. The bench has upper shelves,pull out drawers, and bottom shelves.

[Sky_DiveR]

The swapping of presses didn't always work for me. Now I just have all my presses mounted on the bench. Sometimes it's just convenient to move over the another press to do something real quick like instead of dismounting one press and remounting another. If you've got the bench space, mount 'em. Just leave enough room between each to have some kind of workspace. Mine are ~18"-24" apart. I likes my elbow room... and I use a grounded office chair with wheels on a static/grounded mat.

[chevy95]

Revoman

Would it be possible for you to post a couple more pics at different angles, like maybe an overhead? I have a Hornady SS and just bought LNL AP. The SS I have bolted to two 2x4's. I clamp the whole thing to a desk to reload. Haven't yet mounted the LNL AP. I am thinking of making a bench against a wall in my garage. Want to see if I can use a similar set up with the LNL as I use the SS. Purpose being, I want to be able to use the bench for other jobs, not just reloading. So, Revoman I may be able to swipe your idea (?)..

Thanks

[417atty]

I'm running two SDBs on Inline Fabrication mounts 28" apart (center to center) and its seems just right.



My two Lee presses at 26" apart on a separate bench and there's still plenty of room to work.



The Lee presses are on a Harbor Freight bench that I reinforced and attached to the wall. The Dillons are on a home-built bench that's attached to the wall as well. Both benches are tied together with a steel rod.