Reloading Bench setup?

[haha49]

I need to get a bench setup since I just ordered a dillion xl 650 I have limited space so a small foot print would be best *just enough space for the press) I have desks around the area I plan on putting it so really it only has to hold the press. So what do you guys use/look for in a reloading bench.

 

[fogducker]

heres my apartment set up..once im done reloading,i just unscrew the legs and toss it under the bed or in a closet corner

 

[heavyBullet]

Grinder bench from Crappy Tire. I stole my idea from fogducker except I purchased mine.

 

[Canuck223]

I need to get a bench setup since I just ordered a dillion xl 650 I have limited space so a small foot print would be best *just enough space for the press) I have desks around the area I plan on putting it so really it only has to hold the press. So what do you guys use/look for in a reloading bench.

Small footprint, or "I can't mount it to the wall."

From experience, if at all possible mount the bench solidly to the wall. Even if it must be a small bench, make sure it's solidly attached. A 650 or 1050 are tall presses and movement at the base translates into trouble at the top.

If you can not mount the bench to the wall, My suggestion is to be damned sure to build it sturdy as a tank and load it up with as much weight as possible.

 

[fogducker]

Small footprint, or "I can't mount it to the wall."

From experience, if at all possible mount the bench solidly to the wall. Even if it must be a small bench, make sure it's solidly attached. A 650 or 1050 are tall presses and movement at the base translates into trouble at the top.

If you can not mount the bench to the wall, My suggestion is to be damned sure to build it sturdy as a tank and load it up with as much weight as possible.

heres a wall mount that i made up a few years ago..i made this up before the tri-pod ....

 

[Utah]

Hope you've updated that computer since then!
just razzin ya

 

[fogducker]

Hope you've updated that computer since then!
just razzin ya

sure did..its a black one now

 

[BigUglyMan]

Since I have three presses and a small space at present I mount them on individual bases then clamp the bases to the bench using C clamps. Everything I own is set up that way so I can make the most out of my small bench. Eventually I'll have enough bench space that everything can have it's own little piece of realestate, but until then they can share. It's not like I'm going to run the PW 12 ga press with my left hand and the Dillon with my right. But that would be extremely awesome.

 

[haha49]

heres a wall mount that i made up a few years ago..i made this up before the tri-pod ....

Wont the press flex with all the weight on that wall??

 

[gommee]

I had this grinder stand sitting new in the box for some time and finally found a good use for it. I like it's portability.

I can crank the handle all day and it will not move.

 

[BigUglyMan]

Wont the press flex with all the weight on that wall??

More likely the wall will give in. The force is all concentrated on those lag bolts. I'd wear safety footwear, but if it works it works!

 

[legi0n]

look at that antique monitor!

 

[heavyBullet]

If you decide to go the grinder stand route, they are 50% off at Crappy Tire this week.