Show your reloading benches

[Gunnar]

Here's my budget setup, in a corner of the garage. Bought the Dillon 550 used from a local gun shop, including an old-school scale and vibratory case cleaner. One of the guys that reloads with me made the shelf and the mount for the Dillon out of some scrap aluminum from his shop. The aluminum rack that holds the quick-change kits was given to me by a friend who no-longer reloads. The power bar is from an old computer server cabinet I got for free. I picked up a big box of blue Akro-bins that were no longer being used at work and were being thrown out (it's amazing what some businesses will get rid of). I traded a CB radio for the tool box; it holds reloading parts and firearms tools only (kept separate from my other tools). The desk was given to me when I helped somebody move their office; it's nice and heavy and doesn't move.

I also have a Dillon media-separator that I bought used from one of the CGN members, which happens to fit perfectly beneath a parts washer that I bought used from the same local gun shop when he upgraded to a bigger one. I have some used gym-type lockers I got for free for moving a truck-load of the lockers for a buddy, which hold the supplies and ammo.

Each person who reloads here gets his own locker, and supplies a quick-change kit for his calibre or one of the calibres we're looking for, and everyone has access to all of the kits. We're all buddies, and it keeps everyone's costs down.

 

[Techball]

I saw a few simple "apartment" benches and can't help but share mine. Don't laugh, it's a IKEA step stool. Not the greatest as its pretty low to the ground. I usually just sit in my computer chair and try not dropping the handle too low. The stool handles alright, with a little flexing when I'm sizing the 3006.

 

[fred0000]

I saw a few simple "apartment" benches and can't help but share mine. Don't laugh, it's a IKEA step stool. Not the greatest as its pretty low to the ground. I usually just sit in my computer chair and try not dropping the handle too low. The stool handles alright, with a little flexing when I'm sizing the 3006.
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That's cute haha. I love it, great use of space and easily stored away good cost affective idea.

 

[truckeralex]

New guys, and new to reload men cave. Setup is growing slowy but surely. I like it ranged and organised.

Thx

alex

 

[ivo]

Here are some pics of the reloading room in the new house. It sure beats mounting a press on a folding table and using a stack of beer cases for a powder measurer stand. I still need to build a shelf that will sit on the reloading bench for bullets, books, odds and ends... and install some drawers under the bench for all of the small stuff.

 

[308BAR]

Here are some pics of the reloading room in the new house. It sure beats mounting a press on a folding table and using a stack of beer cases for a powder measurer stand. I still need to build a shelf that will sit on the reloading bench for bullets, books, odds and ends... and install some drawers under the bench for all of the small stuff.

Love the T rail idea. Where did you find the long length of rails and T-rail knobs? Does it hold the press firm and hold up to the torque the press put on it?

Great bench.

 

[3macs1]

It does, but the chances of it being an issue is basically zero. But its up to the individual if they want to take the risk.

Shawn

Starting to become a major issue with many insurance companies as I have found out in the past two years. Mine is all now out in the shed as a result , primers also. That or no policy. Also I would not have collector status and have it laying around. I had two inspections during those years.
Best to take the time and bring it up to the storage requirements since one never knows who may have to come into the area in the event of an emergency i.e fire, flood etc

Oh yes I forgot to mention with the powder in my shed it is no longer covered under my home insurance. Please don't tell me time to get a new company I tried that route here , calling many and to get someone to cover my guns 100% or for more than a few grand with out huge extra costs plus allowing reloading is impossible here. Giving up the shed was the best option


Love your set up IVO Cheers

 

[stvnbrg]

Here are some pics of the reloading room in the new house. It sure beats mounting a press on a folding table and using a stack of beer cases for a powder measurer stand. I still need to build a shelf that will sit on the reloading bench for bullets, books, odds and ends... and install some drawers under the bench for all of the small stuff.

WOW!!! that is a sweet setup! I really like how all your presses and and everything are are stored away, and you pull out what you want and mount er up on the T-rail. By the looks of things it seems your in the industry or furniture or cabinets? Also, I like to see Litz's book there! absolutely amazing piece on shooting.

 

[The Outsider]

see page 56

 

[ivo]

Thanks for all of the complements on the room/setup.

The T track I purchased from Lee Valley but they sell it at Busy Bee, Canadian Woodworker..., the table is just over 5' so I picked up four 3' pieces and just butted them together in the middle. I drilled and screwed the T track about every 6" so it holds the presses really well.

The knobs and hardware I also picked up from Lee Valley but picked up an extra kit from Princess Auto, they were on sale for $30 for the kit.

I am in the construction industry and basically did all the work on my house after rough in stage. I also own more tools than Home Depot so that makes it easier to build this stuff, my only problem is that I don't have enough time.

BTW the Litz book can be both really interesting and a cure for insomnia depending on what frame of mind you are in at the time of reading, it is a great resource though.

 

[Lef T]

Ivan,
The reloading room looks really good.
The storage cupboards are excellent.
And here I thought you've been slacking off all winter.

 

[DocBurN]

You guys have great setup and room ..
Here is my very small reloading station..

 

[terry_g]

I put this together from scrap 3/4" plywood and a pine shelf for the top.
It works well for my needs.
Terry

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[bydabeav]

A good start to my reloading bench. Just waiting on my dies and I am all set to go. Thinking of adding a shell feeder in the near future and an ultrasonic brass cleaner, I really do not like the cleaner I bought.

The press is mounted on a Inline Fabrication stand, if anyone was wondering these things are very well build and are worth every penny.

Steve

 

[deadeyes40]

nice setups but get the TV s out of the reloading space.reloading requires 100% attention.you either reload or watch tv not both.

 

[UR2X3M4ME]

What? You must be kidding deadeyes40.
Everybody reloads while sucking on scotch and smoking cigars. Whats wrong with adding some ####?

 

[Freedom Ventures]

get the TV s out of the reloading space.reloading requires 100% attention.you either reload or watch tv not both.

Guess I've been doing it wrong for the last 20 years...always had a TV nearby. Never a squib nor a double.
Reloading is sooooooooooooo mind numbingly boring I wouldn't get 100 rounds made let alone the 25K+ a year I do if I didn't have the distraction.

Edit: It's a photo thread, I shouldn't comment without a picture - so here's my bench - homemade out of 4X4s, 2X4s and 2X6s.

 

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[257wbycustom]

liking the vintage

I keep my powder in the steel cabinet to the right, primers and bullets in a locked room behind me.
Guns are all locked up in a safe.
I can stand or sit while reloading with my bench.
Also, you need lots of light, I have three small lamps along with the room lights.

 

[arcticcathonda]

I don't like to load in summer.

that's awesome!