New reloading setup - plastic bench

[DS94901]

I have a feeling the idea of the folding table is because he isn't planning on keeping up at all times. Only setting up when reloading.

[stilly]

Maybe OP is afraid of getting bit and then becoming like one of us with crap all over the place now... Yeah I started with a 2' area, then it took up a shelf above and almost an entire freestanding shelf to my right, then ANOTHER shelf or two above the freestanding shelf, THEN I brought in another workbench that I found (my friend gave to me) and THEN I plopped the drill press, PC oven, Tumbler and regular VICE onto THAT, with all brass storage below... Yeah damn. What a mess now...

[Kappy]

I really don't think it would even be safe. Not that you're going to blow something up... but you'll get way too much slop. I'm not sure you really understand how much force is at play when you pull down that lever.


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[Just-in]

New reloading setup - plastic bench



Ahw hell naw. I built this table in the range of $30.00. That's less than some plastic tables.

I'm in the SF Bay Area also, if you need tools or help brutha please let me know. It is pretty solid and doesn't take up more if as much space as a folding table. My garage is so small a car won't fit also... If I came down too it you could make a bench smaller and still make out ahead over a plastic table.


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[maxxrange]

Couple of observations for ya about your reloading bench. A Dillion 650 does not like flex. Powder will spill and you will have to shut down until you clean it up or it will not work smoothly.

A basic test for a reloading bench is that you can stand on it and wiggle like youre twerking and it will not move.

I reloaded in an apt. for many years before getting a house. I used a round table about 3' in dia. I put a 3/4" piece of plywood on top bolted with countersunk bolts and const. adhesive. I drilled holes for my press and measure, put the scale on a shelf eyeball level and loaded thousands of single stage rounds.

When not loading, I had the press in a box in the closet and threw a table cloth over the table to hid the bolts and holes. I put the table in a corner of the living room and it worked well.

I cannot repeat it enough that if there is any movement/flex in your table or bench it will be frustrating. FL sizing will be a problem and your scale will be erratic.

Look into the LEE PRECISION BENCH. They recommend you hang a cinder block off of it for stability. Their quick change mount is awesome but dont even consider the wood blocks. They split. Get the steel. Hope I helped you with this decision.

[Just-in]

Build your own that folds into the wall


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[energizer]

I finally bought a Lee Pro 1000 (affordability went south). I took all of your advice and bought a Craftsman Workbench.



I will be using Lee Bench Plate so that I can switch between my single stage and Pro 1000.



Thanks for all the advice.

['ol shooter]

Buy once, cry once. You did well, Grasshopper.

[stilly]

Time will tell but that does not look TOOO bad.

[JMP]

I don't understand what all the fuss is about. You folks have no clue what you are talking about. I use a styrofoam cooler, and it has worked great. I have done about 100k rounds without a hiccup. Where styrofoam really shines is where it absorbs the impact. I can crank out rounds all day, and I don't get the tendonitis that I get from those expensive heavy benches.

[energizer]

I don't understand what all the fuss is about. You folks have no clue what you are talking about. I use a styrofoam cooler, and it has worked great. I have done about 100k rounds without a hiccup. Where styrofoam really shines is where it absorbs the impact. I can crank out rounds all day, and I don't get the tendonitis that I get from those expensive heavy benches.

[brettkeating]

I don't understand what all the fuss is about. You folks have no clue what you are talking about. I use a styrofoam cooler, and it has worked great. I have done about 100k rounds without a hiccup. Where styrofoam really shines is where it absorbs the impact. I can crank out rounds all day, and I don't get the tendonitis that I get from those expensive heavy benches.

bahahaha

[Mr. Gillious]

LMAO! I SAY DO IT AND FILM IT!!

This is worst than my de-cosmoline technique by putting a mosin stock in a sauna idea

[NiMiK]

Stay away from plastic. Think about the static during dry seasons. Find yourself a broken wood door, some 2x4s and build from there.

[crosskonaftw]

Has been working great for me.. no sandbags needed, just make sure its a 2x6, NOT a 2x4. Also, make sure you add another piece of wood under the table so the C Clamps distribute the force and don't bite the plastic.

However, I do see your good points about static and will be purchasing a static mat and wrist strap soon.. I admit it's not the best setup, but it gets the job done