Looking for pictures of portable reloading stations

[Beaver Skin]

Hi folks,

I'm moving my reloading setup from the garage into a small spare room inside my house. I have set up a bench that will be used by me for reloading and fly tying and my wife will also use the bench for her hobbies.

As such, I need to come up with a "unit" for my press that can be easily removed from the bench. I'm thinking of something that holds the press above the work surface of the bench with the case trimmer and powder measure at the level of the bench.

I know some of you have set up portable reloading stations. How did you do it and could you please post some pictures to help get me started.

Much appreciated.

 

[cday]

Much like yourself I use my computer desk for reloading and fly tying etc...., lol.

My solution was to cut out two pieces of 3/4" plywood ~ 10"x16" and laminate them together. I have my press mounted on one end and powder measure on the other. I just clamp it to the desk using c-clamps. I ended up buying a progressive press a while later and did the same with that. Now if I want to swap out presses I only need to take off the two clamps and change them out.

It seems to be working fine so far for me. I'll try to remember to put up a pic tomorrow. If I forget just send me a PM, it's 2:49 am here now, lol.

 

[pats]

I only reload pistol at the moment on a dillion square deal B. I live in a small apt, and what i have done is just drilled the 3 mounting holes into my computer desk, takes me about 5 min to set up my press which i keep in a closet. I find it allows me to keep it out of the way when i'm no useing it.

Ps I DO have an older heavy wooden desk that i found at a used furniture place.

 

[cday]

Here's a couple pics of the mount's I was talking about. As you can see, it's quite simple and it works, lol.

 

[rollie100]

my setup is... press/vice etc... mounted on 2x6's using C-clamps to mount to a workmate... extra 2x6's to elevate hight, works great for me, very portable work station.
The only thing is i had to set up two saw horses with boards for a make shift portable work table, but all works great...

I could take i pic if your interested in that setup?, if not i wont bother.

 

[Beaver Skin]

That's ok rollie100.

In my mind I'm making this way too fancy. Something with a base and a couple of clamps will do the trick.

Thanks everyone.

 

[Mudpuppy]

I have four loading presses set up on plywood pieces like this

There are three holes for carriage bolts in the plywood and bench, to swap presses you just undo the wingnuts (and fender washers) on the carriage bolts underneath the bench and bolt in the new one. When the presses are stored in cabinets all you have are three small holes in the bench.

For case trimming and powder dispensing I have set up my gear on pieces of plywood. This keeps everything organized and it is always ready to use, when I am done reloading they get stored in a cabinet.

For fly tying I use this setup

Or you can use something like I have made for some of my friends, it's a more compact design.

 

[msg.drew]

Hi folks,

I'm moving my reloading setup from the garage into a small spare room inside my house. I have set up a bench that will be used by me for reloading and fly tying and my wife will also use the bench for her hobbies.

As such, I need to come up with a "unit" for my press that can be easily removed from the bench. I'm thinking of something that holds the press above the work surface of the bench with the case trimmer and powder measure at the level of the bench.

I know some of you have set up portable reloading stations. How did you do it and could you please post some pictures to help get me started.

Much appreciated.

I would keep your reloading in a specific place... if you share the space with your wife you will be exposing her to lead and other hazards we face while reloading. I would keep it in the garage or basement I would not bring it into high travel spaces within your house... reloading can be messy... case trimming brass shavings, spilt powder, lead dust etc.

 

[pats]

I would keep your reloading in a specific place... if you share the space with your wife you will be exposing her to lead and other hazards we face while reloading. I would keep it in the garage or basement I would not bring it into high travel spaces within your house... reloading can be messy... case trimming brass shavings, spilt powder, lead dust etc.

well if thats the case were all f**ked, i live in a one bedroom apt, me and my gf share our desk and thats where i set up my reloading stuff,

I clean up after, vac,wipe,pick droped stuff so i dont see it a problem.

 

[Beaver Skin]

I would keep your reloading in a specific place... if you share the space with your wife you will be exposing her to lead and other hazards we face while reloading. I would keep it in the garage or basement I would not bring it into high travel spaces within your house... reloading can be messy... case trimming brass shavings, spilt powder, lead dust etc.

Your warning is sage advice - always best to minimize exposure to harmful materials. This space is the lowest travelled area in the house and it looks like she might not be interested in it at all.

I still like the idea of a quick change system. I'm thinking of clamping a piece of wood (or maybe metal plate) onto the bench that will allow equipment to slide in and out of a recess.

 

[msg.drew]

If you have no other choice, then you need to do what ever you got to do. If you have room to have a seperate reloading area its allways a good idea to isolate your reloading from the rest of your family.

As long as you clean up properly and use the right kind of cleanser then you'll be fine, I am sure your very carefull with your reloading due to the fact you share the area with other people.