v65magnafan
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- North of Toronto and South Carolina
John 442 is right. You could not ask for a better reloading bench. It was easy to mount my Pro 1000 to it. It's rock solid. The reloading buy of the century.
Where can I buy a work bench for reloading
- Thread starter Fassteel
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Pathfinder
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Northeast Ontario
did you replace the table top with plywood ?
RussellDyck
CGN Regular
- Location
- Lethbridge, AB
Nope, I just used the top that came with the kit. One thing that I did have to do was to secure the top to the bench as it just sits on top, that and I had a bit of 3/4" ply wood that I used to reinforce the area of the top where the press bolts down on to.
Ok so now I finally got around to taking a picture of my reloading bench that I bought from Canadian Tire.
I am thinking that I maybe able to mount a progressive press on the other corner with out messing with the space in the middle, but then these are fairly cheap so I may just go and pick up another bench.
As you can see that top shelf just is not wide enough for my die boxs so I am thinking that this weekend I'll bend up a newer and improved shelf to replace the one that came with this set up.
Sure can't go wrong for $50
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When I started reloading I went for a desk, two drawers and put it on blocks to raise the level. The old guy who sold me his reloading stuff told me to put carpet on the top, stuff won't roll around and spilled powder etc can be easily vacuumed up, works for me!!!
toomanyhobbies
Regular
- Location
- Houston, TX
Check out IKEA for some laminated hardwood table tops. You can bolt or screw them down on top of a cheap table or desk. Very solid.
RussellDyck
CGN Regular
- Location
- Lethbridge, AB
Here is what I used right up untill I bought the little red bench. Works great if space is limited, this was set up in my dinning room next to the table so I could set up the scale and the case blocks.
This cost me nothing and it worked great, I used the top drawer to hold the powder, primers, bullets and empty cases. The bottom drawer was used for storing the powder dispencer, powder scale, hand primming tool, and any other gagets that I use.
If space is limited this is what I recomend, stores everything and can be easly moved around if you remove the drawers full of reloading gear first!
Russ
This cost me nothing and it worked great, I used the top drawer to hold the powder, primers, bullets and empty cases. The bottom drawer was used for storing the powder dispencer, powder scale, hand primming tool, and any other gagets that I use.
If space is limited this is what I recomend, stores everything and can be easly moved around if you remove the drawers full of reloading gear first!
Russ
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Years ago ( in the US) I bought some pressed steel legs that bolted together (set of 2) with knockouts for duplexes. They consisted of front and back legs, a top piece that was flush with the legs, and and a bottom piecethat fit between the legs about 12"-15" above the floor. They were inexpensive at the time and I bought 2 sets to make 2 benches.
Here's the good part...the bench for these was cut from 3/4" plywood (4'x8' sheet) and used the entire sheet. I used good one side plywood. The top was 2 pieces stacked so the top is 1-1/2" thick. Another piece is used for a shelf on the lower bracket and another for a backstop for the lower shelf. The remaining wood was cut to create a backstop and sides for the top. The top is 60"x24". The unit(s) are very strong and can be bolted to the floor, but not required if something heavy is lon the lower shelf. I stained the wood and used Varathane to seal the finish so they have a smooth surface.
I use one bench with a Rockchucker mounted on the right side and my Hornady Apex shotshell loader on the left. I have trimmers, powder measures and other reloading tools/pieces mounted on plates/brackets that I can use by c-clamping them to the bench as needed.
The other bench has a Hornady Projector on the right and a swivel vise on the left. I have a 2nd Projector bolted to a mounting plate that I mount with H-duty C-clamps to the middle of the bench as needed.
These 2 units have worked terrific for me for years. When I saw this thread I went looking online to find these legs, but I could not locate any. I'd like to think they still make them, but I don't know. I have never seen any of these in the stores here. If you happen to come across them I can tell you this system makes a strong and useful setup.
Here's the good part...the bench for these was cut from 3/4" plywood (4'x8' sheet) and used the entire sheet. I used good one side plywood. The top was 2 pieces stacked so the top is 1-1/2" thick. Another piece is used for a shelf on the lower bracket and another for a backstop for the lower shelf. The remaining wood was cut to create a backstop and sides for the top. The top is 60"x24". The unit(s) are very strong and can be bolted to the floor, but not required if something heavy is lon the lower shelf. I stained the wood and used Varathane to seal the finish so they have a smooth surface.
I use one bench with a Rockchucker mounted on the right side and my Hornady Apex shotshell loader on the left. I have trimmers, powder measures and other reloading tools/pieces mounted on plates/brackets that I can use by c-clamping them to the bench as needed.
The other bench has a Hornady Projector on the right and a swivel vise on the left. I have a 2nd Projector bolted to a mounting plate that I mount with H-duty C-clamps to the middle of the bench as needed.
These 2 units have worked terrific for me for years. When I saw this thread I went looking online to find these legs, but I could not locate any. I'd like to think they still make them, but I don't know. I have never seen any of these in the stores here. If you happen to come across them I can tell you this system makes a strong and useful setup.
- Location
- North-Central Quebec
Ouch!!!
Vacuuming up spilled powder is a big no-no, all the reloading manuals insist on this. The sparks from the electric motor in vacuums can ignite the powder grains and set fire to the dust inside the vacuum.
I know you said not cambodian tire. But i got one of these benches on sale (watch the flyers) for $69 and had a metal shop cut me a peice of 3/16 aluminum plate 2'X4' for the top($80 or so) . I countersunk sheetmetal screws every 6" and mounted my dillon 650 in the center(just clears the drawers). Super solid !!! Mounted a small flouresent light under the top hood.
I tell you its an awsome setup. just my 2 cents
john
Ditto, Have the exact same thing for reloading / arrow making / gun tweaking.
toomanyhobbies
Regular
- Location
- Houston, TX
I got the same one at Costco.
I've had the blue CT bench for awhile now. Perfect for loading bench . Mine is just for doing lite woodworking stuff and small engine repairs. small shop stuff.
Course you could spend $350 and stand back and admire your superdooper bench. But then you would have wasted 250 bucks ......
Course you could spend $350 and stand back and admire your superdooper bench. But then you would have wasted 250 bucks ......
Try one of the supply places for steel racking. They are in the yellow pages at every major center. They buy old warehouse racking also and the lengths can be cut and bolted together for what ever you want. You can go light or they have the strong stuff like at Costco. I cut to length made legs and a lower shelf all bolted together and put a 3/4 inch finished top on top and lower. Same idea as the stuff used in the benches you see in retail stores but longer and a little heavier gauge. Usually the used stuff is pretty cheap.
sundance1972
Regular
- Location
- duncan b.c.
Bought the canadian tire workbench also. the only thing i did different was lag bolt my press to a 2x6 and clamped it to the table top(and frame) with bessey clamps. very sturdy and if you need the extra room, the press comes off in a matter of seconds
Nope, I just used the top that came with the kit. One thing that I did have to do was to secure the top to the bench as it just sits on top, that and I had a bit of 3/4" ply wood that I used to reinforce the area of the top where the press bolts down on to.
Ok so now I finally got around to taking a picture of my reloading bench that I bought from Canadian Tire.
I am thinking that I maybe able to mount a progressive press on the other corner with out messing with the space in the middle, but then these are fairly cheap so I may just go and pick up another bench.
As you can see that top shelf just is not wide enough for my die boxs so I am thinking that this weekend I'll bend up a newer and improved shelf to replace the one that came with this set up.
Sure can't go wrong for $50
Well, it's back on sale.
Base price has gone up, so 50% off now looks like $60... but I still can't buy the wood to build one for that!
http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/p...older_id=1408474396672984&bmUID=1215251196585
