Reloading Shop Layout

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PB_Adikt

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TL;DR Need help planning layout for 24' x 24' shop.

Hi folks. I went and poked through a lot of photos of people's reloading rooms and now I'm looking for some help. I take possession of my new house in a few weeks. As part of this, I need to figure out my shop layout. Primary use is going to be for reloading and gun work (cleaning, scope mounting, bore sighting, maybe some stock inletting, etc). I want to plan out the layout in an effective way, area for case cleaning/prep, space for two presses, some proper shelves/cabinetry for storage. With this being said, the shop still needs to be conducive to pulling in my quad or a vehicle to be worked on. I am more or less starting from scratch. My current tool boxes are at end of life and need to be replaced, I'll probably need to build or buy some new benches (was thinking about some of the ones for sale at Costco). Dimensions of the shop are 24' x 24'. Pictures of current state included. Any suggestions or comments are appreciated.

As a side question, what are people's thoughts on storing a gun safe in a garage?

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(This is current owner's stuff, I expect him to take all except the wood bench on the far wall.)

I am thinking I could base the organization and structure around something like this: https://www.costco.ca/NewAge-Pro-Series-3.0-14-piece-Set.product.100383995.html
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Your preferences will be set by your threshold to convenience, ie. do you mind dismantling unused equipment and storing it away or do you like to leave everything out for immediate use (like I do). For the later, make each station separate...do not plan on using the loading bench for gun repair...Tools always in the road and an accidental "over spray of some cleaning or lube solvent can raise hell with some of your loading components" type of thing.

You mention stock work as well and if you plan on using any power tools at all a dust barrier of some kind (curtain or wall) is essential from the rest of your shop stations. Just opening and closing a door will create enough wind current to launch dust fully across a shop the size of yours.

One thing is for sure you will enjoy your new space, I went from a cloak closet in the corner of a room to a 12 x14 loading room/vault in the basement and a standalone 48 x 40 shop space (1/2 of it heated)...pure heaven...
 
For humidity control I have a portable de-humifier that I run during the winter, seems to be when its the worst. During the summer its so hot and dry and BC there is no point in running it. I like mine because I can resposition it easily depending on where I need it. Since you have more of a shop/permanent structure an AC unit with moisture control maybe worth looking at depending on your budget.
 
PB_Adikt said:
I definitely want separate stations.
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I just switched up to the Inline Fab quick change mounts. Flush mounted the base and can use the bench for reloading, gun cleaning or any other job a work bench is used for. Even if I had a large bench I would still use the same setup just maybe have two base plates installed. Dan will make custom plates also, and I got one for my bench grinder and one for a vice.
 
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I just switched up to the Inline Fab quick change mounts. Flush mounted the base and can use the bench for reloading, gun cleaning or any other job a work bench is used for. Even if I had a large bench I would still use the same setup just maybe have two base plates installed. Dan will make custom plates also, and I got one for my bench grinder and one for a vice.
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Well damn, that is cool. Thanks for the idea!
 
I found an 11' double sided countertop to run down the center of my "bedroom" sized reloading/gun room. And it was worth all the headache to get it.

Clint
 
I would like a setup like you have in the picture, but the one missing feature is a place to put your knees if you are loading while seated in a chair. If you plan to do all you loading standing up, no worries, but I prefer to do so while seated, and therefore drawers / cabinet doors under the work space are are a no-no for me.
 
I store all my firearms in my house, but my reloading ,cleaning, ect is done in another building. good luck with the new shop, my legs need to go under the bench also.
 
If there is a used office furniture place near you , that is a great resource for a kick ass bench. Mine is 9' long and 36" deep with 6 full depth full bearing drawers on the right side that hold 100's of lbs each. Nice shelf on the work surface that charge masters tuck under and room for 2 press's at the seating area. Has a wing on the left side that a Dillon sits on just nice. Mounted kitchen cupboards above .Was 200.00 total. Too large and heavy for most places so it was cheap. Must have cost thousand's new. Good luck
Steve
 
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