Reloading bench pics

[Snip]

I see a big front loading washing machine to the left of your reloading bench. Are you using that thing for a case tumbler? If so, I'm going to tell your wifey! I like those blue reloading machines. When we finally get some reloading components in 2024, you will be pumping out the ammo. Meanwhile, keep those babies lubed up and work the levers every couple weeks so they don't get rusty!

Helpful to have the washer next to the loading equipment when the primers go off!

 

[Holepuncher]

Helpful to have the washer next to the loading equipment when the primers go off!

I guess you could use it as a one person bomb shelter. You'll have to do a couple practice drills on video so the rest of us can see how that thing works!

 

[Holepuncher]

Exactly LOL

My work bench in the garage has about 200 different unfinished projects stacked up on it. Seems like everything wants to break at the same time. I just keep fixing things rather than buy new. Some of the older things are built way better than the new stuff.

 

[Caveman Jim]

Here's my setup. So much to do.

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So your wife is OK with you setting ammo boxes and stuff on Her washer and dryer???

 

[Holepuncher]

eb,

I'll bet you don't even have to fight the spiders for a primer when a dropped one rolls under the bench.

The spiders in my basement are so big, I would have to hit em with the 12 ga.

 

[Holepuncher]

So your wife is OK with you setting ammo boxes and stuff on Her washer and dryer???

What's more important.... clean underwear or ammo? I choose clean ammo!

 

[Snip]

I guess you could use it as a one person bomb shelter. You'll have to do a couple practice drills on video so the rest of us can see how that thing works!

Seen too much porn...

 

[Snip]

So your wife is OK with you setting ammo boxes and stuff on Her washer and dryer???

Her washer? I paid for it!

 

[Caveman Jim]

Her washer? I paid for it!

In the real world the dishwasher, washer and dryer are her domain. DO NOT upset that balance, ever.

 

[Holepuncher]

Seen too much porn...

If you have to strip down to fit in that thing while primers and powder are going off, you might get some critical body parts burned. I wouldn't call that porn, I would say it would be more of a horror movie. It might be better to strip down and run to the front yard. When the neighbors see you running around buck naked they WILL call 911 immediately!

 

[Holepuncher]

Her washer? I paid for it!

Since you paid for it, move it out to the back porch and hook a garden hose to it. You need that extra space for your reloading bench! Joking!

 

[STONER_63]

And unlike this door, avoid windows. Also, it's a good idea to install some lag screws in the hinge side of the door. Run them in so that about 1" of the unthreaded portion of the shoulder is visible. Hacksaw off the heads, leaving 1" studs protrucing. Then drill same sized holes in the jamb of the door. This way, when the door is closed and dead-bolted the hinge pins can't be pulled and the door pried out of the opening. For extra security, use two dead-bolts. One in the upper 1/4 of the door and another in the lower quarter. If the door is a solid core or steel door it will take a lot of work to get through, especially if the door frame is reinforced.

This is good info. Not trying to dig into your individual / specific security arrangements, but can you provide a picture or sketch? We are almost always home here, and my dog is very alert. But anything I can do to force potential thieves to burn up time and energy is a step in the right direction. Thanks for posting!

 

[Snip]

This is good info. Not trying to dig into your individual / specific security arrangements, but can you provide a picture or sketch? We are almost always home here, and my dog is very alert. But anything I can do to force potential thieves to burn up time and energy is a step in the right direction. Thanks for posting!

From here: Linky
To further reinforce the doorjamb, install a new strike plate in place of the old lip door strike plate that serves the doorknob lockset. Attach it with 3-in. screws. Make sure the screwheads seat flush with the face of the strike plate. We used No. 8 x 3-in. screws. No. 10 x 3-in. screws (used for the deadbolt plate) were too large. Remember to angle the screws back slightly to be sure to catch the framing (Figure A). Again, you may have to chisel a slightly larger mortise and predrill to drive the screws.

On your strikeplate, use 3" screws to penetrate the trim, the trim stud, and the king stud if possible. If you can get a 4 screw strikeplate, all the better.

 

[ageingstudent]

From here: Linky
To further reinforce the doorjamb, install a new strike plate in place of the old lip door strike plate that serves the doorknob lockset. Attach it with 3-in. screws. Make sure the screwheads seat flush with the face of the strike plate. We used No. 8 x 3-in. screws. No. 10 x 3-in. screws (used for the deadbolt plate) were too large. Remember to angle the screws back slightly to be sure to catch the framing (Figure A). Again, you may have to chisel a slightly larger mortise and predrill to drive the screws.

On your strikeplate, use 3" screws to penetrate the trim, the trim stud, and the king stud if possible. If you can get a 4 screw strikeplate, all the better.

I used to do windows and doors. An extra stud and a 5" screws on an entry door is even better. Don't forget the hinge side. 9 5" screws on that side and 4 on the striker is darn near Fort Knox secure. You'll probably have to beat the door apart before the jamb fails. Sandwich a piece of oak between the king and the trimmer...oak don't break.

 

[Caveman Jim]

These are what I used on the Room...

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[Collin3944]

Post my bench when I first make it. I just got done putting a couple days work in cleaning up and organizing. I added all the shelving, cabinets, rubber mat flooring... I feel like I have it fairly dialed in now. Well until I accumulate more stuff. Then I will need a bigger space.

 

[DizzyJ]

Post my bench when I first make it. I just got done putting a couple days work in cleaning up and organizing. I added all the shelving, cabinets, rubber mat flooring... I feel like I have it fairly dialed in now. Well until I accumulate more stuff. Then I will need a bigger space.

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That's awesome!

 

[Holepuncher]

Nice job on your reloading bench! You'll have to tell us what brand of press you are using. I've never seen one like that.

 

[Collin3944]

That is the Area 419 Zero Press.

 

[OneEyeOpen]

The reloading bench pic's threads are always 1 of my favorites on the forums do we have 1 here yet? I did a search and nothing came up...:huh:

OK ill thow my mess up here and lets see what you all got

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Damn some of you guys and your pictures, make me drool. Going to pick up the top and legs for my new bench tomorrow.
A guy sells these locally, 96"L X 24"D X 4.1" Thick. Weighs 110 lbs. for $125
Should last quite a while.
It's like the smaller piece on top, the big bottom one, is 6.6" thick they sell for $150.