Best portable reloading bench solution?

[Gryff]

What is the best reloading bench/table solution for someone with no workbench or wall space in the garage?

I received a Frankford Arsenal Portable Reloading Stand for Christmas, but whereas I thought the thing would have a relatively heavy base, it turns out to have no weight to the table whatsoever. I have a Dillon 650 sitting in the box and ready to go, but I can't imagine this stand providing enough stability for the press.

I've heard people recommend portable work benches, but I don't know how big is appropriate, or how you create a "tabletop" for mounting the press.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

[Requiem]

I went with a black and decker workmate bench. It's very effective, and you can collapse it. I found mine on craigslist for $40. It's currently sitting behind me as I type this Here's a pic.



If you want, you can go all out like these guys: http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com...loading-bench/

It's where I got the idea originally.

Edit: If you're mounting a dillon on a B&D workmate, you might want to consider another piece of decently thick plywood bolted on top of the original so the bench can support it.

[PJA]

i have my press and powder measure mounted on a 3 x 4 piece of 3/4 inch plywood which I clamp to a Workmate folding bench. Works just fine and can be stored in a closet.
Pete

[fairfaxjim]

Reloading Crash Cart

I have two loaders, a Dillon SDB and a Hornady LNL AP mounted back to back on a sears rollaway tool chest. I call it my "Reloading Crash Cart."



Once the drawers are full of tools, dies, bullets, primers, and powder, the weight helps stabilize the whole deal. It is easy to stash out of the way and easy to put where ever you want for use. The mounting system is built out of some 1" X 1" extruded alum. pieces, similar to super strut but more finished, some alum. angle, and alum flat bar. It all bolts together, no welding needed. The bottom pieces span the whole top and stiffen it up very nicely

[badreligion]

Get 2 feet of 2x10 and drill it out to mount your press on. Put the mount bolts through the bottom with the nuts on top to your press. Take a matching piece of 1/2" plywood and drill holes big enough for the bolt heads to sit in and screw and glue that to the 2x10, this gives you a flat bottom with the bolts countersunk.

This set-up will give you a moveable press mount that is portable and can be mounted to any desk or table with some C-clamps. And if you put a small shelf in your closet it can be put away wen you have company.

[CSACANNONEER]

I have a few single stage presses bolted to a 2x8 about 16" long. I can clamp them to a sturdy surface when I need to use them. Last summer, I sized 120 50BMG cases in the middle of no where (Boca shooting facility) because I could and, I had a match later that week.

[markw]

I'd snap a picture of mine. I did a 2" receiver bolted to the underside of my workbench. Then made a mount from some scrap material and mounted it to the work bench. It's removable so I retain the workbench. I started with a Lee, but then scored a Dillon 650XL. Don't have any recent pictures, but the whole mount ran maybe 20-30 bucks and an hour to build/install.

[smith]

Mine is not portable but I just add a post to the reloading bench pictures thread of my answer

[eric90503]

Nice

Hey Jim, that looks great. I have a similar Sears rollaway that I was thinking of doing the same. Question is... Does the tool box move or creak when you
cycle through the rounds? For movement I was thinking of putting some cup blocks in place.

I'm also eye balling a custom oak entertainment table my brother-in-laws dad
made been sittin' in the garage for over 3years. It's practically begging to get mounted by a single and progressive!

No, but seriously... I like the idea that the rollaway can hold tools and components and be portable. I just like my stuff to be solid and as quiet as possible. Please let me know what you think.

Thanks


Eric

I have two loaders, a Dillon SDB and a Hornady LNL AP mounted back to back on a sears rollaway tool chest. I call it my "Reloading Crash Cart."



Once the drawers are full of tools, dies, bullets, primers, and powder, the weight helps stabilize the whole deal. It is easy to stash out of the way and easy to put where ever you want for use. The mounting system is built out of some 1" X 1" extruded alum. pieces, similar to super strut but more finished, some alum. angle, and alum flat bar. It all bolts together, no welding needed. The bottom pieces span the whole top and stiffen it up very nicely

[Milsurp Collector]

I got this stand many years ago at a gun show. It lets me reload on any tabletop or flat surface, and it doesn't require clamping it down. It has rubber on the bottom to prevent sliding around or damage to the tabletop.