Reloading indoors

[Javi]

I need a bachelor pad I haven't re-looked at a Frankford Arsenal reloading stand in a long time but it's tempting. Didn't know the top was plastic, though...Hmm. I didn't think about vibrations from the press affecting the powder measure. Would that be the same with this Frankford stand?


I should probably go back to the B&D Workmate or mini-work bench idea & just stay in the garage.

[Colt562]

I need a bachelor pad I haven't re-looked at a Frankford Arsenal reloading stand in a long time but it's tempting. Didn't know the top was plastic, though...Hmm. I didn't think about vibrations from the press affecting the powder measure. Would that be the same with this Frankford stand?


I should probably go back to the B&D Workmate or mini-work bench idea & just stay in the garage.

Is that the stand you are working with? You might want to look at this. I am putting my dillon 550b on it tomorrow. Its made by gladiator garageworks. For 150 bucks you can get the same thing, just find a piece of plywood and bolt it to the top. You can also put wheels on the bottom. PM me if you are interested in doing this I can guide you in the right direction

[Javi]

Very nice. Actually, that wouldn't be bad at all foot print wise & the ability to move it out of the way(with wheels installed). I don't own that Frankford piece, I was just re-considering it. It's cheaper than a pre-built "work bench" and then a LEE reloading stand which is what got me interested in it. Plus it's easy to move out of my room or the garage. I don't like that the top is plastic, kind of a deal breaker. The mini-work bench I planned on assembling would be 48"x14" and perhaps 3 feet tall. The book shelf in my closet that I felt like replicating(essentially a very small rectangular reloading bench to fit in my room) is 30-1/2"x 11-1/2.

[M27]

I didn't think about vibrations from the press affecting the powder measure. .

when reloading accuracy really comes down to consistency, the baffle promotes constant weight on the measure, if you charge one case and then press the round pick up the next... charge... press... this vibration could make a difference, because more powder collects under the baffle. If you are to charge 50 at a time then it is not as big of a deal, just dump the first few, or if you weigh and trickle every charge then it really doesn't matter.

the vibration has the potential to be like running a powder measure with out the baffle. It is not a big deal but it has the potential to make less consistent cartridges.

[Colt562]

Very nice. Actually, that wouldn't be bad at all foot print wise & the ability to move it out of the way(with wheels installed). I don't own that Frankford piece, I was just re-considering it. It's cheaper than a pre-built "work bench" and then a LEE reloading stand which is what got me interested in it. Plus it's easy to move out of my room or the garage. I don't like that the top is plastic, kind of a deal breaker. The mini-work bench I planned on assembling would be 48"x14" and perhaps 3 feet tall. The book shelf in my closet that I felt like replicating(essentially a very small rectangular reloading bench to fit in my room) is 30-1/2"x 11-1/2.

its 28 inches wide, 18 inches deep and around 36 inches tall with the wheels on it

[NorCal Einstein]

Is that the stand you are working with? You might want to look at this. I am putting my dillon 550b on it tomorrow. Its made by gladiator garageworks. For 150 bucks you can get the same thing, just find a piece of plywood and bolt it to the top. You can also put wheels on the bottom. PM me if you are interested in doing this I can guide you in the right direction

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I like this setup a lot! I built a small "portable" (I don't disassemble or move it around) bench that is based off the Black & Decker Workmate 225. It works fine, but I'm now trying to figure out how I keep my supplies/tools organized and stored.

From the time I finished my workbench until now, I've seen a few reloading setups that are built off tool chests/cabinets similar to what you have above and I have to say I'm a big fan of that! The integrated storage is a major plus and I like the raised tabletop height.

Must resist urge to make new workbench...

[Javi]

its 28 inches wide, 18 inches deep and around 36 inches tall with the wheels on it

What's the model name or number and where did you buy it?
Edit: Oh! I found it haha. Thought it was under "Tool storage".
So what length bolts did you/are you buying for your press? It has to go through the wood and the metal top, right?

[Javi]

when reloading accuracy really comes down to consistency, the baffle promotes constant weight on the measure, if you charge one case and then press the round pick up the next... charge... press... this vibration could make a difference, because more powder collects under the baffle. If you are to charge 50 at a time then it is not as big of a deal, just dump the first few, or if you weigh and trickle every charge then it really doesn't matter.
the vibration has potential to be like running a powder measure with out the baffle. It is not a big deal but it has the potential to make less consistent cartridges.

Hmm. Would it make any difference if instead using the supplied...mounting thing, using their stand?



Is there a lot of vibration if the powder measure is mounted at the far corner from the press?

[johnny1290]

I reload in my living room. I have an industrial sewing machine and I drilled some holes in it to mount the reloader, and I just take it down when I'm done. I'd leave it up but I don't need the neighbors or landlord hassling me.

I already had someone ask me if I was making bombs when I was casting boolits! In my garage of course.

Oh and I've vacuumed up primers and powder. I'm sure it's not a good idea but I've done it and lived.

[drifter2be]

I have my makeshift setup in the closet of the guest room in our 2 bed 1.5 bath townhouse. Press and powder measure are mounted to an old wal-mart coffee table. Have an old craftsman tool chest in the back corner of the table that I store my powders, die sets and primers in(primers are separated from the powder just out of personal preference) and I keep small containers of clean brass in the top of the tool chest with the boxes of bullets. Digital scale, powder measure and digital caliper sit on the bench while in use, and have a spot in the tool chest when I am done, and of course I keep a Lyman 49th edition on the bench at all times. It's not the greatest setup but has served me well so far. Planning on purchasing a progressive in the near future so I will probably upgrade my bench at the same time as I will require a little extra space. Going to keep my single stage because I enjoy using that for loading the small amount of .270win that I load every month.

[ejhc11]

I'm portable no fixed press - indoors /outdoors. .223, .357sig, .40SW and 45acp - in front of the tv on the coffee table... Slow yes, comfortable yes, especially those hot weeks we had....

http://leeprecision.com/breech-lock-hand-press.html

[17+1]

I reload inside. Never had a problem with it.

You do what you gotta do when you're young and have an apartment.

[NotEnufGarage]

I would never reload in a carpetted area because of the static buildup and the likelyhood of having to vacuum up powder and primers and possibly having a primer go off in the vacuum cleaner.

[Colt562]

That's because u have enough garage....pun intended

[Maddawg46]

20 years ago when we moved into this house my wife and I decided to make a "Gun Room". So one of the bedrooms was transformed into a safe/loading/powder and supply storage room. I am the only one I know that loads in comfort year round. I put in two wall length beeches made from 2 " thick solid doors. One at standing height for my Dillon 550 and one at sitting ht. for my Dillon Square Deal And shotgun loader. Some ponders are 15 years old and still good as new. Everything temperature controlled.