How about some reloading Bench Photos

The metal cabinets are actually called flammable storage lockers since they are double walled, vented and properly grounded. They are pricey, around 800 bucks. I bought these used at a Govt. auction for 100 bucks each.
 
Well, thanks to you guys I have my reloading table up and running. Loaded up a 100 rds of 223 yesterday. Started with 20 rds and after shooting those and seeing the results, loaded up 80 more for more fine tuning and yote hunting. I know its not near as fancy as some of yours, but you have to start somewhere and you can always add too and modify. So here is a pic of what I ended up with for now.
Again, Thanks to all for your imput and help.
Tony

P.S.-You'll notice Kermit on my dresser making sure I do it right! LOL

P.P.S.-And hopefully my wife won't kill me when she sees what I moved into our bedroom while she was gone to London with my daughter. It will go into my new shop after the builder gets it built next month.
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Looks good to me. I don't like lightbulbs, on the off chance that you break a bulb over a hopper full of powder.
Probably wouldn't burn the house down, but it would get exciting for a few seconds. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
 
Good advice on covering the light bulbs, thats why I posted a picture so you guys could point out something I overlooked. I have some clear lexan that I can cut to size, drill a couple small holes in the lexan and light bells and attach with screws. The bulbs are only 40 watt bulbs, so hopefully the heat won't bother the lexan. Will probably take a light out to my old shop and turn it on and watch for any heat effect on the lexan before using in the house. That or I may just make some L brackets and install a 4 ft. floresant light, the kind with the clear cover around the bulbs, over the table and that way wouldn't have to worry about it. They are fairly inexpensive and would actually give better light for me.
Thanks
Tony
 
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Good advice on covering the light bulbs, thats why I posted a picture so you guys could point out something I overlooked. I have some clear lexan that I can cut to size, drill a couple small holes in the lexan and light bells and attach with screws. The bulbs are only 40 watt bulbs, so hopefully the heat won't bother the lexan. Will probably take a light out to my old shop and turn it on and watch for any heat effect on the lexan before using in the house. That or I may just make some L brackets and install a 4 ft. floresant light, the kind with the clear cover around the bulbs, over the table and that way wouldn't have to worry about it. They are fairly inexpensive and would actually give better light for me.
Thanks
Tony



If you replace those incandescent bulbs with the new fluorescent twist bulb (13W) you'd get more light while burning much less power and most of all the thermal issue is no longer there. These bulbs are really cheap now. You can get them at Walmart for less than $2 each.
 
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Good advice on covering the light bulbs, thats why I posted a picture so you guys could point out something I overlooked. I have some clear lexan that I can cut to size, drill a couple small holes in the lexan and light bells and attach with screws. The bulbs are only 40 watt bulbs, so hopefully the heat won't bother the lexan. Will probably take a light out to my old shop and turn it on and watch for any heat effect on the lexan before using in the house. That or I may just make some L brackets and install a 4 ft. fluorescent light, the kind with the clear cover around the bulbs, over the table and that way wouldn't have to worry about it. They are fairly inexpensive and would actually give better light for me.
Thanks
Tony



If you replace those incandescent bulbs with the new fluorescent twist bulb (13W) you'd get more light while burning much less power and most of all the thermal issue is no longer there. These bulbs are really cheap now. You can get them at Walmart for less than $2 each.



Thats what I did, changed out the bulbs with the screw in type fluorescent bulbs. Even went ahead and cut lexan covers and installed them to the bells of the lights with two small screws each. Never hurts to be to safe. Will mount fluorescent lights over table when I get it moved into my new shop.
Thanks
Tony
 
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all the reloaders on here and no more pictures of your benches!



Lots of us reload and have benches, but I'm not nearly as organized or have near the inventory as you other fellas. Some really nice set ups posted here.

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It's been a great scale. I bought it about 12 years ago, and never a hint of a problem. I don't use the digigal powder measure often though, as it's pretty slow. I tend to use it more as a trickler. The one thing I don't think I could live witout is the case prep station. I use the heck out of that thing.
 


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