Reloading Station - essential items

[rdl212]

Hi all - just setting up a reloading station after purchasing the necessary reloading gear(presses, dies, etc., etc.). I have just made up a few cabinets and shelving units and hope to get a nice hardwood desk in a few days for mounting the press to. I am wondering what tools everyone believes are necessary to have on hand and within reach for reloading - things like screwdrivers, pliers, storage containers etc. Any thoughts?

 

[fiddler]

Lots of hand tools, and a bullet puller is really handy. Mistakes add up fast if you can't take them apart. Don't forget beer fridge and beer.

 

[gommee]

Have a look at this thread, you can get a lot of good ideas here:

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=538738

Think about using a grinder stand if you have limited space and need to make things portable.

 

[hk33ka1]

Depending on your dies, a flat screwdriver and various sizes of wrenches 1/2, 3/4" etc and vice grips cover any of the adjustments needed to my normal equipment.

 

[Ron AKA]

A 1" micrometer that measures to a tenth of a thou, and a 6" vernier accurate to 1 thou are nice to have.

 

[itsakeeper]

I've been considering getting into it myself, what did you buy and how is it working so far ?

 

[Jahred.F]

Lots of hand tools, and a bullet puller is really handy. Mistakes add up fast if you can't take them apart. Don't forget beer fridge and beer.

Have you ever thought about the source of your mistakes...

 

[Kelly Timoffee]

Small storage compartments , the sliding plastic type you can hang on the wall or set on the bench. 20 or so drawers of various sizes, I found that I amassed too many little tools to keep track of, a drawer for shell holders, one for allen keys , brushes , you get the idea.

Helps keep the bench tidy.