New reloading setup - plastic bench

[uechikid]

Spend the money and get something like this.

http://www.harborfreight.com/60-in-4-drawer-hardwood-workbench-69054.html#.UyKxAFwnpVh

[stilly]

Spend the money and get something like this.

http://www.harborfreight.com/60-in-4...l#.UyKxAFwnpVh

Although for the money that is decent, but I think if you found any smaller candidates that would prolly help OP out.

[Bumslie]

Spend the money and get something like this.

http://www.harborfreight.com/60-in-4...l#.UyKxAFwnpVh

I have it. I love it. I've recommended it to many people who are also very satisfied with the bench. 20% off coupon for it makes it that much better

[hachaduryan]

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One ignorant question though. How and why will the Lee stand provide stability where as the ground surface (surface area) covered is less than the plastic bench.

I have one of these tables. This plastic bends. No matter how much surface area it covers, your plastic table is just.. Too flimsy.

Let me put it this way - If you try to use this plastic table as your reloading station your new hobby will definitely be short lived.

[uechikid]

Although for the money that is decent, but I think if you found any smaller candidates that would prolly help OP out.

It isn't any larger than the plastic table he wants to use and will serve him well for many years. Probably.

[stilly]

It isn't any larger than the plastic table he wants to use and will serve him well for many years. Probably.

OP stated that size played a role here and even though they have a large plastic folding table, if a nice solid piece popped up that took up even LESS space, then I am sure it would look more appealing. You took what I said to mean taht that size is too big. I never said that. What I am SAYING is that although he has the size, I bet that if we found something that was smaller and fit the bill, there would be no excuse and the item would look much more desireable and then we can put this subject to bed... THAT is what I am saying. That is also why I suggested stands that are much smaller...

[bruss01]

My bench is very compact... about 20"x 36". It is built inside a cabinet. The work surface is 2" thick laminated pine ("butcher block"). This rigid work surface is what makes the whole thing work. If I had gone cheap there and used particle board or even plywood, the whole thing would have been a disaster. Invest in a solid work surface and save yourself headaches down the line.

[lugee]

I loaded on a Lee stand for years. I can attest to its stability, especially if you store your projectiles on the bottom shelf.

Here is another option that folds up:http://m.homedepot.com/p/72-in-Fold-...X22/203083493/

[Capt.Dunsel]

You could try this if space is at a premium ,http://img2.targetimg2.com/wcsstore/...3/10130691.jpg

or , http://www.atgstores.com/work-benche...Q&gclsrc=aw.ds

or , http://www.harborfreight.com/folding...egs-47844.html

Mount press to 3/4" plywood deck , clamp board to top of any of these.

Won't be as stable as a full size bench but works short term till you find more space.

[gemoose23]

For Maximum Portability.. go smaller. I have used one of these and think I am going to reuse it this season (reloading at the range), while I continue to play with 300blackout rounds.

The Blackand decker workmate is very solid.. mounts nice and easy, multipurposer, just add some weight to the bottom for more stability.

[Kevin.st]

I have my Lee Turret bolted to my old workbench that I thought was sturdy as hell. Its not, it turns out. The flex, even though its little, bothers me.

[sdkevin]

I only have a plastic folding bench something like in the picture.

C'mon guys.. the internet is tough to figure out, take it easy on him.

[bubbala]

you could bolt a piece of plywood to the plastic top and have a somewhat heavier takedown table.
or maybe drill out the rivets holding the legs to the plastic and toss it ,then replace it entirely with the plywood top

[milotrain]

Do you have a car with a tow hitch? Or can you mount a tow hitch to your wall in the garage?

[JTecalo]

For Maximum Portability.. go smaller. I have used one of these and think I am going to reuse it this season (reloading at the range), while I continue to play with 300blackout rounds.

The Blackand decker workmate is very solid.. mounts nice and easy, multipurposer, just add some weight to the bottom for more stability.

another vote for the workmate..

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Black-amp-Decker-WM425-Project-Center-WorkBench-with-Clamp/21272991

This model is good for 550 lbs, folds up and can be used for other projects.

Not the ideal reloading bench but light years better than those folding plastic tables. I worked in a shop that tried to use those tables as work benches, trust me don't go there.