Reloading Bench

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Is there a decent bench/desk/table that i can buy that is sturdy enough for reloading? I could build one but I would rather just buy one!

Thanks for the help!
 
I used an old surplus wooden office desk.
As solid as they get, only problem is I had to cut back the middle drawer width to accomidate the press arm.
 
I bought a steel frames work bench from Canadian tire (they don't have these ones anymore) and put a heavy plywood top on it. I bolted the bench to the wall...and it's doesn't move at all...very solid.
 
I bought a used office desk from a used office furniture place and just added some storage space. The desk was about $40. It's not ideal, but it works and I can easily move this around.

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I bought a mechanics tool chest with a 2" thick wooden table top. The slide out drawers are great for storage. Easy to mount your press or presses on top. Has wheels so you can easily relocate. Weighs about 220 lbs empty, so will provide a very stable base. Top measures approx 24" x 48" . I'll try to get some pics up tonite. Bought from Costco last year.
 
Thanks guys.....my parents have a metal desk that they don't use....well except for collecting crap. Maybe i can get that from them.
 
I helped a buddy set one up like Scotts. We added 2 long turn-buckles from the middle of the underside of the table to 2 studs in the wall lower down. When you tighten them it pulls the table down, and towards the wall. Very sturdy without the weight.
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Bolt your press to a board and with a couple clamps, you moblie to attached to whatever suits you.

Driller
 
KDX said:
Nice looking bench, but I'd wait till it was 50% off.
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Nice bench but pretty dam expensive..... I think i just might end up making one in the basement. Its only a 3/4 basement with about 6ft high ceilings (I'm 6'4) so sitting down is not an issue. There is even a wall i could hang a small flat panel TV off of so its not so quiet down there!!
 
I built mine with 2 -3/4" pieces of plywood glued and screwed together, top one is cabinet grade oak, 2x6 frame, 4x4 cedar legs with 4x4 braces, used oak backsplash all around the top for trim. Didn't have to bolt it down, it weighs about 250 lbs. ;)
 
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