Easy reloading bench ideas?

[Mikej]

I'm using this https://www.amazon.com/Frankford-Arsenal-Reloading-Adjustable-Construction/dp/B00HTN98X6

To show how little space it takes up here it is in a small bathroom, so you can reload while sitting on the throne:

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Wouldn't work for me. My legs start falling asleep after about 15 minutes.

 

[DizzyJ]

Wouldn't work for me. My legs start falling asleep after about 15 minutes.

This

 

[Tilos]

when I've looked at the Harbor Freight model it seemed with a lot of use it may get a bit wobbly. If it were me I would secure a piece of ply-wood across the top and see about bracing the legs too. A solid core door sounds really good if you have the tools, place and ability to trim it down to fit and put legs on it.

Most any bench can/would be wobbly if not attached to the wall.
I attached my HF work bench to the wall studs behind it with 2 simple angle brackets, one at either end.

Those brackets made the bench rock solid.
An added bonus of the HF bench is it looks like a piece furniture rather than something industrial/utility, a better look if it's going into your living space.

 

[thorborg]

That will no doubt work, but why not spend 1/2 that in lumber and build something stronger with more storage space to begin with?

Not having the tools to cut wood (he said) may be a significant, "Why Not'

 

[Tilos]

OP, if you are still considering that Lee stand in your original post, Harbor Freight sells something similar for about 1/3 the cost.
Universal Bench Grinder Stand
I own a couple but the only pic I have is of my drill press on one.
It has a simple wooden riser to get the drill press up to stand-up height.
That riser will work for a press too, cost nothing/made from scraps scrounged from house job sight scrap piles in my neighborhood.

I know you said you don't have a saw but consider borrowing one or buying a hand saw to build a simple riser as a simple box built out of 2x6 or 2x8.
This saw works well for me:
Stanley 15 in. Sharp-Tooth Hand Saw-20-526 - The Home Depot
even cheaper
Stanley 15 in. SharpTooth Hand Saw with Plastic Handle-15-579 - The Home Depot

Edit: there's a square built into the handle of both those saws...so you won't need a square for your layout lines

 

[Rykdean]

OP, if you are still considering that Lee stand in your original post, Harbor Freight sells something similar for about 1/3 the cost.
Universal Bench Grinder Stand
I own a couple but the only pic I have is of my drill press on one.
It has a simple wooden riser to get the drill press up to stand-up height.
That riser will work for a press too, cost nothing/made from scraps scrounged from house job sight scrap piles in my neighborhood.
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I know you said you don't have a saw but consider borrowing one or buying a hand saw to build a simple riser as a simple box built out of 2x6 or 2x8.
This saw works well for me:
Stanley 15 in. Sharp-Tooth Hand Saw-20-526 - The Home Depot
even cheaper
Stanley 15 in. SharpTooth Hand Saw with Plastic Handle-15-579 - The Home Depot

Edit: there's a square built into the handle of both those saws...so you won't need a square for your layout lines

That's a good suggestion, nice and small too. From the reviews it looks like quite a few people use it for a press.

 

[Tilos]

That's a good suggestion, nice and small too. From the reviews it looks like quite a few people use it for a press.

Yep, works for me, and if the box/riser was made wider it would create (2) shelves either side of the press to put components on.

 

[DizzyJ]

Not having the tools to cut wood (he said) may be a significant, "Why Not'

Home Depot will make the cuts for you if you buy the lumber there.

 

[edzz]

Black and Decker Workmate folding work stand.
-open it's top platform as far as it will go.
-measure for a top the same size or slightly larger than the open platform
-measure for a bottom that will fit under the open platform
-have Home Depot cut these 2 pieces from 5/8" 0r 3/4" plywood, or Lowes for a 10% veterans discount if your registered with them.
-clamp the new top and bottom pieces to the open platform
-drill 4 evenly spaced holes thru the sandwiched pieces
-bolt together with 1/4" bolts I use t-nuts on the bottom piece
-map out locations for presses and drill mounting holes as needed using t-nuts in bottom piece when possible, saves time in the future.

Easy to store, assemble and disassemble, can be folded even with a press bolted on.

At one time I was using this setup for a fully equipped Dillon 650 with no problems, it's surprisingly rigid.

Forgot to mention. I've been using this setup for over 20 years.

 

[American123]

The Cam4ron pronounced, the Cameron.

Mobile reloading bench. It's what I got a while ago, put some weight in it. Take it to any flat surface and let the factory begin, then put it back somewhere unobtrusive later.

 

[Tilos]

Here's a few pics of DIY reloading benches...
Small Reloading Bench - Bing images