Bench to Use for Reloading?

[Mount Sweetness]

I checked out the Black & Decker Workmaster tables, they run about $70. Would this be suitable if I rig it up for my Lee Press?

anyone use a portable workstation like this?

 

[saskgunowner101]

There are a few threads in the search function to do with reloading benches. They vary from permanent work benches that would take a direct hit from a bomb, to a 2x6 plank clamped to the table!

My own bench(if you can call it that) is a microwave stand that was getting thrown out. A 3/4 piece of plywood screwed to the top, and it was good to go. It wiggles a bit, but a 2x4 underneath the front and its good to go.

I've only reloaded for pistol, so I imagine a set up for rifle cartridge reloading would need to be a touch more sturdy.

 

[Sticker]

Hi

For a while, when I started reloading years ago, I used a C clamp to hold the press to a saw horse, because I had no permanent bench. It worked.

Sticker

 

[Pathfinder]

Im using one of the cheap Canadian tire benches. Picked it up for 50$ or so. changed the table top for a good piece of plywood and painted it. works fine for me.

 

[Chizzy]

I checked out the Black & Decker Workmaster tables, they run about $70. Would this be suitable if I rig it up for my Lee Press?

anyone use a portable workstation like this?

I have a Lee press attached to a portable Black & Decker bench and it works fine.

Regards,

Chizzy

 

[Scott_N]

One other idea to consider is buying a used desk from an office furniture store.

 

[Winnipeg Toymaker]

A three drawer bedroom dresser with a piece of 3/4 plywood added for strength and screwed down on the top. Bolt on press and stuff in storage cupboard in the suite hallway and there will be ample place for storage also. Hint.....reinforce the drawer bottoms if you intend to store heavy components. You can add narrow shelves against the wall too for incidentals

 

[colinjw]

One other idea to consider is buying a used desk from an office furniture store.

That is what I did a number of years ago. An older one made from sold, heavy wood.
Works great, has drawers for dies etc & was cheap.

 

[Dantforth]

I can't believe it....every now and then someone asks the same question. Possibly the moderators could make the info permanent. I have a work bench that I purchased from Home Depot. It has rollers for easy portablility which lock when you arrive at the correct location. The top is laminated and must be at least two inches thick. Has storage space and locking drawers. It is so nice that my wife wanted to use it as an island in our kitchen. It is the cat's ass! I got mine on sale for $100.00. It is one great addition to my gun room. Dave

 

[Scott_N]

I can't believe it....every now and then someone asks the same question.

No offense intended, but pretty much every topic on this board, other than the constantly changing political world, has been asked before. "First handgun", Tikka T-3, Rifle for new hunter, New to Reloading."

Why not share your knowledge? It's all been asked before at one time or another.

 

[Mount Sweetness]

thanks guys

 

[tenexx]

I checked out the Black & Decker Workmaster tables, they run about $70. Would this be suitable if I rig it up for my Lee Press?

anyone use a portable workstation like this?

For God's sake don't use the Black & Decker!!!

Buy the Canadian Tire version and save some bucks.

Thats what I did before I traded up to a Canadian Tire work bench and replace the top with 3/4" ply.

 

[Onagoth]

I built my own reloading bench for $25, its very big about 30" deep and 50-60" wide. Got the designs off the web. Basically used 2x4's and OSB.

 

[bck1968]

Im using one of the cheap Canadian tire benches. Picked it up for 50$ or so. changed the table top for a good piece of plywood and painted it. works fine for me.

As did I, and as did the fellow who administered my Restricted Exam. Works just fine for both of us.