Reloading bench pics

[MrElectric03]

Nice set up there MrElectric03 A lot of blue. I LIKE IT !!!

Thank you sir. I'm a big fan of the blue. As a matter of fact it's changed since and now it's all red and blue. The Mec will be mounted soon and I've taken down the ammomaster in favor of a Forster co-ax.

 

[bsa1917hunter]

Are we allowed to update our pictures if we make changes? ... Well, during the "snowpocolypse", my work shut down and I had some free time, so I decided to paint the ugly cabinets and put down a new table top on my already existing bench. I also enclosed the ugly bench where I have my bench grinder and 2 vises. I've been working on my garage for a long time now and it's finally starting to feel like a real man cave. When I'm home, most times you can find me working in the garage. Usually reloading or working on guns. Here's the new look:




Have a Merry Christmas!!

 

[3MTA3]

Ok
I'm gonna hand out some FRIENDLY advice to all, I just can't let this one go Brothers.....

As a former volunteer firefighter and being a reloader .

PLEASE STOP STORING YOUR PRIMERS WITH YOUR STASH OF GUN POWDER!

I for one would not want to save your home and then discover how you stored your reloading components.

Let alone LOSE I MY LIFE because of the way you STORED your STASH. So when nobody's home and the engines pull up, I sure they will not see the sticker saying ( powder primers and 10k of loaded ammo inside) Next to the sticker that says PETS INSIDE.

Common Sense, a whoosh is better that a BOOM.

I can't be the only one that keeps them separated.

Be Safe, and pound that handle !

Check - primers now stored with the lawnmower gas and powder is now on the other side of my garage next to the arc welder and oxy acetalyne...

JK - this bears repeating

 

[CHLChris]

I just started so I'm not ready to post a pic of my whole bench yet, but I did want to show y'all the rig I devised for my presses. I wanted to be able to switch out a couple different presses and be able to remove them easily. I put in three 1/4" bolts with a nylon lock bolt near the front of a bench top. I drilled out two 2x4 lengths to attach to these bolts with wing nuts...I had to widen those holes to to make room for the nuts. The left is for a Lee SS and the right is for a Dillon SDB, which has to have a 3" longer overhang to fit the bench.



Here's the Lee:



And the Square Deal B:



The 3" overhang allows for the primer cup. The last photo shows how I had the install the press off-center on the 2x4, toward the right side. The reason for that is to provide clearance for the Failsafe powder bar, which runs along that side.



I set this all up yesterday and today in my 35-degree garage, staying close to my Mr. Buddy heater. I went through five propane canisters over the last couple days, but I have a good setup and my dies are all dialed in for some future 40 minor reloads.

 

[Tilos]

I just started so I'm not ready to post a pic of my whole bench yet, but I did want to show y'all the rig I devised for my presses. I wanted to be able to switch out a couple different presses and be able to remove them easily. I put in three 1/4" bolts with a nylon lock bolt near the front of a bench top. I drilled out two 2x4 lengths to attach to these bolts with wing nuts...I had to widen those holes to to make room for the nuts. The left is for a Lee SS and the right is for a Dillon SDB, which has to have a 3" longer overhang to fit the bench.

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Here's the Lee:

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And the Square Deal B:

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The 3" overhang allows for the primer cup. The last photo shows how I had the install the press off-center on the 2x4, toward the right side. The reason for that is to provide clearance for the Failsafe powder bar, which runs along that side.

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I set this all up yesterday and today in my 35-degree garage, staying close to my Mr. Buddy heater. I went through five propane canisters over the last couple days, but I have a good setup and my dies are all dialed in for some future 40 minor reloads.

Nice
You need to get an adaptor hose for that Mr. Buddy and attach the 20 pounder propane tank from your grill.

 

[mjbskwim]

Nice
You need to get an adaptor hose for that Mr. Buddy and attach the 20 pounder propane tank from your grill.

Just what I was gunna say

 

[CHLChris]

I actually have one of those hose adapters, and 4 propane tanks, but then I'd have to figure out a way to get it through the wall without allowing cold air in. This heater is one of those prep things I just thought I'd go ahead and use so it doesn't just sit there like so many prep tools end up doing. I have a couple dozen canisters from WinCo that are easy enough to replace next shopping trip.

It does occur to me now, that I should get a can of that expanding foam to have around for that moment I am FORCED to drill a hole through my wall for that hose because the power's out for a week or month.

 

[Mister Bisley]

Thanks so much for sharing guys! There are some beautiful setups out there. One day...

 

[mjbskwim]

I actually have one of those hose adapters, and 4 propane tanks, but then I'd have to figure out a way to get it through the wall without allowing cold air in. This heater is one of those prep things I just thought I'd go ahead and use so it doesn't just sit there like so many prep tools end up doing. I have a couple dozen canisters from WinCo that are easy enough to replace next shopping trip.

It does occur to me now, that I should get a can of that expanding foam to have around for that moment I am FORCED to drill a hole through my wall for that hose because the power's out for a week or month.

Why would you go thru the wall? Why not just put the tank inside? Not gunna hurt a thing

 

[CHLChris]

I've read that they are not safe indoors, the tank, itself. Im not sure why that would be the case, but ive read that in multiple places.

 

[Mikej]

Is it just me that get's the heebie-jeebies thinking of having fire in the same proximity as high explosives?

 

[Tilos]

You mean like gun powder/primers/ammo

 

[CHLChris]

I wasn't loading ammo, only setting up the presses and dies, and making a few 40S&W dummy rounds for dry fire practice. I bet that a million space heaters have been used safely next to reloading benches around the country, though.

 

[tarster]

Is it just me that get's the heebie-jeebies thinking of having fire in the same proximity as high explosives?

I just use a ceramic heater that plugs into the wall, doesnt put off as much heat as I would like.. but it does help, and if i knock it over it auto turns off, That thing is so sensitive that if I try and adjust it, it turns off.. and there is no hot coils or direct flame..

 

[mjbskwim]

I've read that they are not safe indoors, the tank, itself. Im not sure why that would be the case, but ive read that in multiple places.

It is good to have ventilation as the regulator can pass gas so to speak.
My bench is maybe 10 feet from my fireplace. It's not quite the same as when using chemicals that put off vapors. Just don't get wild with your powder.
And I guess keep the primers and powder separate

 

[Crohnos01]

Yeah, there are these things called UEL and LEL (upper and lower explosive limits) for materials that offgas... You have to be between those concentration points to have any excitement... Above the UEL and the mixture is too rich to ignite and below the LEL the mixture is too lean to ignite...Not very likely unless you open a 55 gallon drum of powder in a small room and/or throw it in the air in front of a fan... Which sounds like a way to make it on the Darwin Awards

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

Are we allowed to update our pictures if we make changes? ... Well, during the "snowpocolypse", my work shut down and I had some free time, so I decided to paint the ugly cabinets and put down a new table top on my already existing bench. I also enclosed the ugly bench where I have my bench grinder and 2 vises. I've been working on my garage for a long time now and it's finally starting to feel like a real man cave. When I'm home, most times you can find me working in the garage. Usually reloading or working on guns. Here's the new look:

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Have a Merry Christmas!!

i have the same seal puller that you have!

 

[bsa1917hunter]

i have the same seal puller that you have!

ha ha... I've used it a time or 3..

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

ha ha... I've used it a time or 3..

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i use mine at work every couple-uh weeks

 

[bsa1917hunter]

I only use mine when I absolutely have to...... I'm not a mechanic, but my biological father was. I've always felt like if man put it together, man can fix it....:



I use my reloading room for many things. Some great hobbies and sometimes just plain ol work....







Awesome thread guys. Keep the pictures rolling in...