What about this for a reloading bench?

Even with it bolted down, the table top will flex with every crank on the presses handle. Use the $99 on some 2 x 4s and a sheet of 1/2 plywood and get to it. You might be able to build a stronger bench about the same size with a bit of labour.
 
new and novice said:
Cdn tire has a work bench going in sale tmrw for $99 bucks, regular $209.00. I would appreciate hearing opinions on whether or not you think it will work?

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I built some benches that will last longer than I will.
Two sheets of 3/4 inch plywood,some 2 x 6 and 2 x4.
Spar varnish for the finish.
You could dance on these benches.

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Just reinforce the area you will be attaching your press..

I use a cheap-o particle board computer desk unit for my reloading. Reinforced underneath the press to eliminate flex. Boom, works like a charm
 
I am thinking of buying the cnd tire one myself. Just get a two pieces of 3/4 or 1/2 inch plywood that is 3 inches larger then the current top. Laminate the two boards and then bolt to the top of the cnd tire desk and your done. I have been planning on building a proper table for years but have never gotten around to it. I currently use a table saw stand, was like 20 bucks at cnd tire on clearance an odd cut piece of 3/4 ply and have used that for more then 5 years, so I need an upgrade.
 
i have that same bench. Its been great. I just took an old piece of countertop for the bench top bc it comes with cheap thin particle board. You may have to raise your press so you can still open the drawer
 
I built a rock solid workbench for my garage from an old metal bedframe, 4 scrap pieces of rectangular steel tubing & a 3/4" sheet of plywood.

A couple hrs of work & about $40 later & I had a bench that is going to outlast me. I'm planning to build a smaller version for a reloading bench in the next month.
 
I'm thinking of throwing .75 inch piece of plywood on top of it, and away I go. The drawers will be good for my cleaning tools. I wish that I could build my own bench, but I'm not that handy. Bass pro is selling this bench for $129, so I figure the cdn tire one can't be that bad.
 
I use that one i just built an 1 1/2" laminated plywood top, three layers of good one side ply, a bunch of screws, some guerrilla glue and off we go. Attached my presses with Lag bolts and fllle the bottom part with my lead, and shes a beaut. A little tall though. skokie
 
My wife bought me the same bench for my press (Christmas). I had to beef it up a bit with some 2x6 for the press. Works great so far.
 
I've been using the same one for about 8 years. I made a new top out of doubled up 3/4" ply and had to make a little cut on the mid portion of the frame to accept my Rockchucker. Solid as hell, I'm only replacing it as I need space for 2 more presses. With all my lead on the bottom shelf it doesn't move at all.
 
I personally like to have NO FLEX when doing reloading.

Like some here I built my own for a fraction of the cost.

Two sheets of plywood on top of each other, bolted to the wall and floor.

NO movement.

The other thing with the bench from CAN Tire is that you will need to mod the presses so the drawers can still open.

One thing for sure reload benches are like underwear. Each person likes their own brand style, so make it solid first and then go fancy to suit your needs.

This is my bench in a small work room. Cozy and efficient.

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I built my own. Actually my wife talked me into it and helped me out. Embarrassing but she is far handier than me.

I sheet of 3/4" ply 2"x4" glued and screwed to make a 2.25" top. Bolted to 4x4 legs with 2x6 supports and a diagonally 2x4 along thr back legs. It would be nice to have drawers but I'll add some separate storage.

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