Reloading Bench question

[BigBronco]

Butcher block top on mine. It sits on top of a Craftsman 10 drawer work bench. I picked up the bench at a swapmeet for $50.00. I had the butcher block top left over from a kitchen remodel. It was from IKEA.

[EmmaGoldman]

Static isn't much of an issue for smokeless ignition, but it sure can play havoc on scales.

[fcr]

Static isn't much of an issue for smokeless ignition, but it sure can play havoc on scales.

Looks like the Kaboom thread says a bit different(possibly).

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=495909

[JHermsen]

I'm tellin' you right now, guys have lost their lives to Static Electricity and that little spark it makes.

You are foolish to think it can't set of a PRIMER. Primers are sensitive for a reason and a spark is a spark is a SPARK. It doesn't take a BIG spark as opposed to a small spark, it's all it takes. Think about it, what is a spark...it's a small area of PLASMA; within that plasma is it hot? Hell yes it is!

I grantee you you will have a bad outcome if you expose a primer to those conditions.

[JHermsen]

You know..I'm always looking for a good return on an investment...all you guys that don't believe me..keep handling/reloading during periods of low RH and I'll take out a Life insurance policy on you...I get to be the Beneficiary though!

[NotEnufGarage]

4-6 foot section of kitchen countertop works well also. Nice durable finish and comes in many different colors! I made mine from 2 oak drawer cabnets and a 4' section. More than enough room.

I would add a piece of 1/2" plywood to the top and bottom where you have the press mounted. Even a 12"x12" piece would help to prevent the bolts from pulling through the particle board of that counter top material. That stuff is not designed to get the kind of forces that the press can generate when you're working rifle brass. The repetetive movement of the press and pulling on the bolts will eventually pull them right through it.

Also, put big fender washers on the bolts on the underneath side to spread the load.

Alternatively, you could screw a piece of 2x8 or 2x10 to the underside of the countertop and run screws through the sides of the cabinet into it, as well.

There was previously a thread where a guy had his particle board top break in half, spilling his bench all over. That stuff has no tensile or shear strength.

[NotEnufGarage]

Well my idea of a portable table has a top about 18" square, a little weight will enhance stability, I don't want it to move so much when I'm loading.

If it weighs less than 150 lbs with two presses bolted up, I'll be happy.

Something that small with 2 presses on it is going to be top-heavy. You need some weight down lower to keep it from wanting to tip over.

I'd have some kind of base on it and maybe a shelf or two where I stored my brass and bullets down low to keep it stable.

[Don Edmondson]

Loading Room Almost Finished

Well the kitchen is almost finished Have been working on my Loading room for the last 4 day's getting close. its not Idaho but I can make good use of it Don

[reggie 00]

I actually saw a cabinet made of OSB. they coated it it in multiple coats of Poly and sanded it smooth. looked pretty good.

Good, the wood surface is an OSB. It is rough and I would rather have it smooth for reloading.
Thanks
Just saw your post after I had posted, I have this rubber matt material that works great for keeping things from moving. I use it on a butcher block bench that is my other work bench. It is in the section at home depot where you find cupboard liners. I also use it in my mechanics tool drawers.