How about some reloading Bench Photos

BBsteel

BBsteel

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We haven't had any of these in a while or at least I haven't seen any.

Here is the before:
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And here is the after:
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Still need a few more shelves and some more organization. I'm only reloading for .223 right now but plan on more as rifles come home in the future. I have some 60 gr v-max and Benchmark combos ready to rock in the R-15 for some more development. It's only going to be in the teens here this week and maybe the 20's. Oh well, guess I'll know how they shoot in the cold when I'll actually use them.

One of these days I'm gonna have to start on the shotshells.
 
I find it easier on the knuckles, if my hand-crank trimmer is mounted with the handle overhanging the edge of the table......

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I've since went with power adapters, even easier on the knuckles......

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Here's my version of the power trimmer. Had the drill and foot switch, 14.00
for the drawer slides. Bondo to bed the drill and a few pieces of foil and plastic
between the wood to shim it so it doesn't wear the trimmer. One screw to temp. mount it to the bench that I don't tighten.
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Putting text beside the pic is a no-no.
Jack
 
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Here is mine. This is right after I screwed it to the wall. It is chuck full of stuff and Im only reloading for 2 calibers. Im going to be building another one shortly.

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Bench

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Powder storage, some of my primers and bullet storage is in cabinets above.

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I have another set of cabinets after these but just keep extra brass, some loaded ammo, and extra stuff in. I need to find a place to put those extra toolheads, may have to increase storage with more cabinets.
 
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I mount the trimmer "handle-out" so I can run it with a cordless drill, too. I used spacer blocks under the scale and trickler so they don't "walk" on the bench. Overhead lights are nice, I've found.

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Close up.
 
Here's mine.

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It's still a work in progress. Things have changed a little since the beginning, but pretty much the same. Bigwheeler I like your power trimmer setup. I've done kinda the same thing, but I like the drawer slide concept. I have lots of them laying around since I'm a shop teacher, so I guess I know what I'll be working on over Christmas Break. Merry Christmas ALL!!
 
Great ideas for my new bench!

Those of you who mounted pegboards to the rear of the bench-
did you just frame it and attach the frame to the bench or what? thanks.

I also like the cabinets over the top. I am trying to find some used ones before laying out the $$$ for new...some friends are remodeling the kitchen.

Joe
 
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did you just frame it and attach the frame to the bench or what? thanks.



Mine is just framed with 1X2s along the perimeter, the 2 side pieces extend down the back.
 
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you guys are WAY to neat an organized, must be because you're just starting. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
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Lots of very nice set-ups guys. I'm building my table right now, top is 31.5 by 49.5 inches,made out of four pieces of 5/8 plywood screwed together to make top 2 and 5/16 inches thick,trimmed out with 1x4 around table, also have 8 inch shelves on the back spaced out at 12 inches.I have a Rockchucker single stage press and a Lee single stage just like the one Helipilotm has, Any sugestions on mounting positions for these presses? Rockchucker on the left for sizing and Lee on the right for loading, seating and crimping was my thoughts. Any ideas if this would be Ok or would other positions be better? Will try to post pictures in a little while.
Thanks or any input.
Tony
 
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Very nice setups!......Hey furhunter.....can I come over and play? LOL


Pop



Sure somebody's got to use it! I dont spend alot of time out there, cause when I do, I always end up with alot of shooting to do! It used to be I had to reload to keep up with my shooting, Now after being streamlined and other things keeping me busy, I have to shoot to keep up with my reloading.
 
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Great ideas for my new bench!

Those of you who mounted pegboards to the rear of the bench-
did you just frame it and attach the frame to the bench or what? thanks.

Joe



Joe, I framed mine using 2x2's and mounted to the bench top after laying and bolting the bench top down. It's very sturdy for not fastening it to the wall. I'll add more shelves to it to clean it up in the future. Right now the money is going to more gear.
 


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