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since i live in a apt..with concret walls......im kind of shy for room to reload..but i have an idea.....just looking for input here on it.:redface: .
seeing that a press has to be mounted to a solid table..i have a new plan.
what do you,s think of a piece of angle or tubing lagged into the wall ,to hold the press.. then just use a portable table to hold all the other goodies?
any one else ever try this..?
 
You mean like a piece of angle iron lagged in like this:

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If your walls are concrete that would work, but also consider some cantilevered supports like this to make it sturdier and relieve stress on the bolts:

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i like your idea of added support on the bottom,sort of adding gussets to the plan:D ...so maybe on the idea of a 4x4 tbar?i have the light bulbs burning in my head now..thanks for any idea,s here:D
 
I wouldn't think you would need a 4"x4". A 3/4" plywood back with some 2"x4" supports would do it I think (1):

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In fact, you could build it all as one piece, so that the whole thing could be bolted or unbolted (2).
 
spi said:
I wouldn't think you would need a 4"x4". A 3/4" plywood back with some 2"x4" supports would do it I think (1):

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In fact, you could build it all as one piece, so that the whole thing could be bolted or unbolted (2).
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spi.........great pics:dancingbanana: ..im building one tomorrow..:dancingbanana: ..how many lag bolts do you think will do the trick?im thinking of a plate on the wall about 6 inch square with 6 lag bolts about 3 inch long.?.i,ll try and post a pic of what i make up.. think i,ll make it out of1/2inch stainless steel:D
 
I lived in an apartment for numerous years and had the same concerns. For a solution I used a microwave cart, reinforced the top with additional plywood and reinforced the sides with 2x2 to ensure it was solid with no vertical or horizontal flex. Worked like a charm and had all the components/accesories down below in the storage area. Rolled into a work area, and away when not in use. Press was mounted to the top and was solid. Worked like a hot damn until I had a real reloading area and even then still use some of the ideas.. Just a thought.
Good luck
dB:)
 
make sure your wall is solid concrete or you will have a nasty patch job on your hands PS i'd use 3/8s lags and 5'/8s shields.if ya want give me a holler and i'll get them to you
 
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fogducker said:
spi.........great pics:dancingbanana: ..im building one tomorrow..:dancingbanana: ..how many lag bolts do you think will do the trick?im thinking of a plate on the wall about 6 inch square with 6 lag bolts about 3 inch long.?.i,ll try and post a pic of what i make up.. think i,ll make it out of1/2inch stainless steel:D
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Depending on the design, (6) 3" bolts would be more than enough. One in each corner might work just as well with only 36sq". Just remember that the smaller the surface area against the wall below your fulcrum point (the level at which your press table is), the less resistance there will be to leverage against the bolts at the top when you are using the press lever. You may want to make a provision to wedge a 2"x4" in between the press and the floor if you intend to re-size something like magnum rifle cartridges with it.

Definately post pics of when you are done and good luck :)
 
spi said:
Depending on the design, (6) 3" bolts would be more than enough. One in each corner might work just as well with only 36sq". Just remember that the smaller the surface area against the wall below your fulcrum point (the level at which your press table is), the less resistance there will be to leverage against the bolts at the top when you are using the press lever. You may want to make a provision to wedge a 2"x4" in between the press and the floor if you intend to re-size something like magnum rifle cartridges with it.

Definately post pics of when you are done and good luck :)
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i think i will over kill the36 sq..im gonna boost it to 64sq to allow lots of room for the lag bolts..now to find a use for the bracket in the wall when not reloading:rolleyes:
 
Your landlord will have lots to say about drilling holes in the concrete. Plus the reinforced concrete is very hard stuff. You'd be better off buying a B&D Workmate.
 
sunray said:
Your landlord will have lots to say about drilling holes in the concrete.
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I was going to say something about that, but I figured that he either didn't care or had the landlord's permission. It's not uncommon for people in loft housing or apartments to drill into the concrete to add all kinds of features from rails to tables, to lights, etc...

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Plus the reinforced concrete is very hard stuff.
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That's what hammer drills are for. Again, I could be wrong, but I assumed that if he was proposing putting bolts into a concrete wall, he might have a little experience with that.
 
I got a 1/2" melamine desk, really cheap that costed me 30$ new at walmart a few year ago. Just mounted my Lee pro 1000 on it and it's ok, since I don't ram the heck of it since sometime the shell don't align correctly in the 1st stage.

Personnaly, I would use 1/4" 90 degree Angle bar of 1 1/2" wide and make a rack with a plywood top. It's cheap and would be hard enought.
 
Probly no help but.........
How about a tripod? I built one, or you can buy 'em.
Then can be folded up and put away.
 
chola said:
Was in Canadian tire tonight,they had a bench similar to this,but it folded up flush to the wall....the price here in town was 34.99.....would be ideal if you are lacking space...I have the one pictured in the link,it works phenominal...just a though for ya anyway

http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443292955&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396673148&bmUID=1161661679109
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How would you mount a press to that one in the link? Isn't it metal and a bit flimsy?
 
I have a friend who is into underwater diving as well as reloading. He used to set his Dillon up on a plank, put 100lbs in lead diving weights on the plank on his kitchen table, and load away......
 
this is the bracket i made up...i mounted it on an old door ,just to see if it would work...looks like it will..it was made up from 3x3x1/4 angle..i put the pieces togeather back to back then welded it up ,adding a few gussets on the bottom ,
now to find a spot on the wall to mount:dancingbanana:

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