My First Reloading Bench setup (PICS) - under the stairs

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Sooo this is my interpretation of a reasonably notable youtube video where the guy built himself a bench under the stairs due to limited space in his basement. I do have a fair bit of space but liked the idea of using the space under the basement stairwell for something other than piles of shoes and golf clubs etc....

The frame for this was built out of 2x4's and decked in 3/4" OSB, with a 3/4" piece of scrap oak from another project. I've been building out my reloading kit over time and the basis for my build has been a LEE Turret Press kit. So far all I have done is tumble a pile of 7mm SAUM brass but am very excited to be in the reloading game.

Thoughts/suggestions and criticism all welcomed. Pics below for reference.





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Looks good but I think you are going to want to upgrade your lighting. You can never have too much light over your bench.
 
Yes there are plans to pull in some actual electrical lines as opposed to magnetic LED's in the coming weeks, nail up a box and run some wire into it.
 
mlehtovaara said:
You have the handle on the wrong side of the press.

Inserting shells and bullets from the left side of the press, while the ram is down would be awkward by the looks of things.
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Good catch I threw it on there quickly for the pics, it's since been switched to the other side :) newbies....<sigh>
 
Lol, I think it's awesome your dog hangs out with you in there. They truly are mans best friend. I so want one.

Bench looks great! This will be one of the first things I do when we move into a new home. Only in a townhouse atm and no space at all for something like that.

Looks like you are missing a tumbler though? I haven't even begun to pick up this kind of equipment but don't you need a polisher of sorts for the brass?

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nm....I re-read your first post and you mention you've already done some tumbling.....
 
Looks great, 3 suggestions:

1. Pillow for the pup :)

2. Place a bead of caulking under the joints of the stairs as over time dust will creep through with the flexing of the treads when people go up and down.

3. Although not that deep of a bench, you may be able to run a shelf or two under the stair treads for die storage etc.
 
caperbound said:
Looks great, 3 suggestions:

1. Pillow for the pup :)




2. Place a bead of caulking under the joints of the stairs as over time dust will creep through with the flexing of the treads when people go up and down.



3. Although not that deep of a bench, you may be able to run a shelf or two under the stair treads for die storage etc.
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1a.--- Ha! little bugger has three and a queen size bed that he sleeps with my wife in, he prefers the cold concrete floor or tiled bathroom floors

2a.--- Good call will do that for sure

3a.--- Yes I'm looking for some slide out style cabinets for just such a purpose, all in time...I'm doing this on the cheap (so I can spend more money on guns) and keep prowling the re-use stores and blow out sales at Home Depot etc... for the right setup.
 
Nice little setup if you can get over the claustrophobia :D

x2 on the storage, you can never have too much.

Looks like you are off to a good start.
 
As mentioned dust, also the particle board may shead some shavings from the cut edges. You may want to apply primer and paint to the bottom of the steps. Also makes it easier to wipe away spider webs.
 
firemachine69 said:
I'm going to guesstimate 99% of toxic lead exposure comes from tumblers. Good call! :)
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I had a friend call this out to me hence it's location in the garage...not clear on how big a risk this really is, as I've not seen anyone do any measuring/reporting on it to date but hey better safe than sorry I guess.
 
Just a thought, but maybe cover up your vapour barrier and insulation by your bench, sure as hell it will eventually get some holes poked into it. Also maybe something along the studs by the press so nothing will fall or roll of the end of the bench. ie. bullets primers cases. Otherwise a good start.
 
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