Reloading bench pics

[gunfreak]

Here's mine, picked up an old steel desk free off craigslist a while back and it works great. Getting ready to put my press on another platform so I can use the drawer that is blocked.

 

[INTJ]

 

[bsa1917hunter]

Its always fun to see what the other guy uses. What works for some may not work for others. When I set up a reloading bench, I want my press to be fully supported and solid. Meaning a good brace under it and the press as close to a post as I can get (generally a 4x4 works well). Slightly elevate my beam scale, for better in line sight and accuracy. Other components to reloading like powder measure in a good accessible spot on the left hand side of the table, with room for my tray loaded with empty cartridges right in front of me. I like my reloading to be enjoyable and as much not like work as possible. I like a smooth transition from each stage to the next.

 

[HotRod61]

I like my reloading to be enjoyable and as much not like work as possible. I like a smooth transition from each stage to the next.

Very well said. I love to reload. Weather it's cranking out rounds on my Dillon650 or my Lee single stage presses. I'm in the gun room having fun. I almost love it as much as shooting.
Happy shooting/reloading.

 

[INTJ]

My loading setup a couple posts up is reflective on my return to long range BR. The scale/thrower/trickled on the left automatically throws the charge to the kernel. The scale sensitivity is .001 grains. The arbor seater measures seating pressure. I have one press dedicated to sizing the BR cases. The red trim/deburr/chamfer tool
is very fast an accurate. I leave it set up for the BR cases as well. I use AMP annealing machine on the right to anneal before each sizing operation. Not showing are my tools to measure rough characteristics and shape of the bullets.

That said, my wife says I need to come up with a nicer look if I want to keep reloading in my office. Probably a custom piece of furniture that will hide everything when not in use.

 

[JO JO]

loading up some paper punchers

 

[Caveman Jim]

I'm getting there slowly but surely.

 

[Eveskcige28]

I'm getting there slowly but surely.
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I am definitely jealous!

 

[11Charlie]

Thats looking amazing Jim. Nice job!!!

 

[Caveman Jim]

Thats looking amazing Jim. Nice job!!!

Thanks, it has been an experience that's for sure.

Anyone know someone that has crown molding installation experience in the Olympia area?
I have the pieces cut to length but every time I look up to install them I get dizzy. It's been my only major stumbling block for me as of late.

 

[11Charlie]

Thanks, it has been an experience that's for sure.

Anyone know someone that has crown molding installation experience in the Olympia area?
I have the pieces cut to length but every time I look up to install them I get dizzy. It's been my only major stumbling block for me as of late.

Damn brother I can but finding the time to come up my be another story. Let me see what is on the schedule.

 

[Caveman Jim]

I found a local handyman that can help me out but appreciate the offer.

 

[Member 5605]

Getting more organized...
Added some bins to store bullets in by part # and separate rifle and pistols


More brass containers for ready and dirty brass.


And the messy side still.


Still working on the right half of the bench.

 

[41mag]

messy? MESSY???? Well it's a start.....

I had to start piling my stuff in a mound because I couldn't remember which little organizer box it was supposed to be in.....

but congratulations on the start of 'getting it all together'.....

 

[Member 5605]

Just had to add some deflectors to the lighting situation.

As a person with sensitive eyes, the blasting light coming down bothered me a bunch and would keep me up late at night. Hopefully this helps otherwise it's time for a blue light filter.

 

[Caveman Jim]

You two! (@Caveman Jim & @Benchrest )
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need to lay off the sauce!

Btw: there are no 2x4's here. All 4x4's.

Well I'm digging up this old thread because I am to the point to where I need to Bubble Gum or get off the pot with my bench design. As you can see I am lacking a reloading space no, but I can sure put together guns with this setup.

Four by fours all around you say.... seeing as my bench is going to be 9 ft long I might as well try and get the straightest boards I can get but I probably won't go with four by fours for the horizontal brace. I'm thinking 2X6 for the top brace because I have the benchtop which is inch and 1/2 plywood with a nice stain and polyurethane finish.

 

[Member 5605]

Well I'm digging up this old thread because I am to the point to where I need to Bubble Gum or get off the pot with my bench design. As you can see I am lacking a reloading space no, but I can share put together guns with this setup.
Four by fours all around you say.... see until my bench is going to be 9 ft long I might as well try and get the straightest boards I can get but I probably won't go with four by fours for the horizontal brace. I'm thinking 2X6 for the top brace because I have the benchtop which is inch and 1/2 plywood with a nice stain and polyurethane finish.



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Nice

Rip those to 2' wide and have a blast!!!!

 

[11Charlie]

Those will make a great bench @Caveman Jim!!! Nice find!

 

[Caveman Jim]

Those will make a great bench @Caveman Jim!!! Nice find!

thanks, I'm always looking for deals on things that I really need & some things that catch my eye...

Fire bad, tree pretty...

 

[11Charlie]

thanks, I'm always looking for deals on things that I really need & some things that catch my eye...

Fire bad, tree pretty...

Let me know when your coming down I still have those bins for you brother!