RELOADING BENCH PICTURES

[XDJYo]

These are all nice benches but I have a question. Is anyone concerned with leaving there supplies in the open (powder, dies, etc) above or under their bench. My reloading setup is in my garage and I often leave my garage door open and am just not comfortable with prying eyes.

This is actually a good question. I keep my press covered when not in use. Anytime we open the garage, you wouldn't see any of my stuff or the press. You'd have to look real hard and recognize the Dillon Blue peeking out from underneath the box. And, unless I'm working on my car, my garage door is shut. Occasionally I'll crack it open a foot or so to let the cool air in when I'm reloading.

I do it for the same reasons as you. I don't want anyone to know that I have guns. That would make me a target for their 'friends' to come in when I'm not here. Or heck, even when I AM here. (Both me and the wife are strapped 100% of the time though). Plus, I'm in a anti-gun East Bay/Contra Costa. Pot heads have more rights than a gun owner.

And, I know that there must be a lot of people who feel the same way. I see the insides of houses and garages all the time for work. I have yet to see a reloading press out in the open. I've seen gun safes, but even then, it's extremely rare.

Happy shooting and be safe!

[17+1]

The tray mounted under the trimmer is a great idea! I think I'll be pulling mine apart to do the same thing.

[NukleusX]

Northerner, I'd like to say my location is smaller than 5'x5'. I have a desk converted to loading station for the time being...

[painkiller]

Hat everyone experiance with t track and there benches?im debating it for my multi year work in process butcher block bench,only because as a newb,i mounted it dead center which years later everyone said you should have put it to one side.i plan on adding a second press to said bench this year and seeing alot of stuff with t track so had to ask

[Michael in California]

Hat everyone experiance with t track and there benches?im debating it for my multi year work in process butcher block bench,only because as a newb,i mounted it dead center which years later everyone said you should have put it to one side.i plan on adding a second press to said bench this year and seeing alot of stuff with t track so had to ask

I use t-track in a few woodworking tables and such and I'm going to say no. Not something I would or will put on my reloading bench. Really necessary on a router table or a drill press table, but also a source of constant cleaning.

They fill up with junk and really don't provide as much utility as you think. You end up mounting things in the same place time and again, reducing utility.

I would rather come up with a mounting method based on some 1 ft x 1 ft 3/4" MDF boards with 4 screws in the corners for most of my accessories and then a strong mount or inline fab mount for the press(es). I use an inline mount and have plates for my two presses.

You can put in threaded brass inserts in a few places for the accessory mounts.

Currently, my "temporary" reloading bench is a spare woodworking bench made from salvaged 4x12 lumber (very heavy). I share it with multiple activities. I just drill where ever I want as I don't care. Future bench (in Tennessee) will be a bit more sophisticated.

[skurzhun]

I use t-track in a few woodworking tables and such and I'm going to say no. Not something I would or will put on my reloading bench. Really necessary on a router table or a drill press table, but also a source of constant cleaning.

They fill up with junk and really don't provide as much utility as you think. You end up mounting things in the same place time and again, reducing utility.

I would rather come up with a mounting method based on some 1 ft x 1 ft 3/4" MDF boards with 4 screws in the corners for most of my accessories and then a strong mount or inline fab mount for the press(es). I use an inline mount and have plates for my two presses.

You can put in threaded brass inserts in a few places for the accessory mounts.

Currently, my "temporary" reloading bench is a spare woodworking bench made from salvaged 4x12 lumber (very heavy). I share it with multiple activities. I just drill where ever I want as I don't care. Future bench (in Tennessee) will be a bit more sophisticated.

I actually did a t-track setup but only on half the bench. Similar idea with the 1 x 1 and a inline fab riser. The tracks do fill up with residual powder and what not but it's not that bad to clean. Figured whenever I needed the space I could remove the mount and use the t-tracks with clamps to hold down things if I needed another set of hands. So far it's worked out well.

[vinconco]

The loading room and range at Hang Fast Targets

This is the Hang Fast Targets test lab and range !

[pagedeveloper]

static

You may want to re-think your strategy of watching TV or whatever while you reload. Sounds like a recipe for disaster. Also, think about having static build up on carpet. I've heard of stories of people setting off primers in a primer tube due to the static build up. The jury may still be out on that, but the first step in reloading, like shooting, is safety.

There is a fair amount of reports on this. I read more then one story on CalGuns that talks about people that have had static charge set off a tube of primers, and a couple of them stated that they almost lost fingers... If you are going to load in a room with carpet, go to a place and get a anti static mat that will keep you safe...

[pagedeveloper]

dust cover

[QUOTE=XDJYo;20407324]This is actually a good question. I keep my press covered when not in use. Anytime we open the garage, you wouldn't see any of my stuff or the press. You'd have to look real hard and recognize the Dillon Blue peeking out from underneath the box. And, unless I'm working on my car, my garage door is shut. Occasionally I'll crack it open a foot or so to let the cool air in when I'm reloading.

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I keep mine covered also. Two reason, my neighbors do not need to see my reloading set up. As small as it is. Also I keep it covered to keep the dust and dirt off of it. I live on a corner, next to a really busy road. Do not need anymore dust then I already have...

[tuna quesadilla]

There is a fair amount of reports on this. I read more then one story on CalGuns that talks about people that have had static charge set off a tube of primers, and a couple of them stated that they almost lost fingers... If you are going to load in a room with carpet, go to a place and get a anti static mat that will keep you safe...

Why would static electricity set off loose primers but not loaded rounds?

[bob.dakeelstripe]

All this work is because I got a rock crusher master reload kit for christmas.

DAY 1
Project Reload/Helicopter bench.

Intro:
My new Powder room/RC heli room is also the wifes Office. Becase of this just a normal work bench won't cut it.

The top base is 1"1/8 ply.
The finish top is Lumber Liquidators 2 1/2" Utility Oak flooring @ .99 cents square foot.

Glued up using Gorilla Wood glue and 1.5 inch 15 ga finish nails.

I used a furnture clamp to convince every one Into position before I nailed it home.

Once it Dries I will trim it and run the grinder over the joints and distress it.

Stay Tuned...

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[scamp62]

[glock_nor_cal]

Awesome garage!

[scamp62]

Thank you glock nor
I just wish I had a little more room......but then i would fill it with more toys !!!

[gratefuldog]

I wanted to get into reloading shotshells, but didn't want to give up any space on my reloading bench, so I came up with this: the Shot Shell Shelf!