Help me design my reloading area

[dgkypke]

If your furnace is a concern, store the flammable stuff somewhere else. I store my powder and primers in the house, and take what I need to my reloading bench in the garage. Likely overkill but climate control can't hurt.

I'll be following this myself! I just started compiling stuff for reloading...

 

[seagate slim]

I was planning on bolting this to the underside of the table, but maybe i'll go the small toolbox on wheels route.
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Got 3 votes for 8 foot, none for 6 foot so far........

I'm also thinking maybe i'll just throw up a temporary 2x8 piece of plywood on adjustable stands for a week to visualize how it would all work out before I commit to the purchase.

I'm new to reloading, so i've got some time before I find primers. =/

Have some drawers like these and they continually slide open, catching all kinda debris and getting in in way. Be sure you can get them to stay shut.

 

[hunter0528]

My workbench is 9' x 2' of Maple glued and bolted together. My son made his out of 10' 2x4's on end glued and bolted, then sanded / planed smooth.

I added a 1/4 " steel plate 12" by 9' to the top and bolted this in place with 6 bolts through the table. Then I drilled and tapped where each machine goes, so I did not weaken the table at all.

 

[bullet man]

Go to home depot get you a portable workbench reinforce the top with 3/4 inch ply would and get a shelving unit by husky I think the total for both was 200.00 or 250.00 the storage unit holds 5000 lbs I think I like the workbench because you can adapt the wood frame to make it work for different bolt patterns when swapping presses etc

 

[scrmblr1982cj8]

My workbench is 9' x 2' of Maple glued and bolted together. My son made his out of 10' 2x4's on end glued and bolted, then sanded / planed smooth.

I added a 1/4 " steel plate 12" by 9' to the top and bolted this in place with 6 bolts through the table. Then I drilled and tapped where each machine goes, so I did not weaken the table at all.

Can you post a pic?

 

[Shane Lindsey]

I use a similar bench you are looking. The matching cabinet is behind that holds dies, components, etc.

The bench stays clear like this or my OCD would make me twitch...

 

[steffen707]

I use a similar bench you are looking. The matching cabinet is behind that holds dies, components, etc.

The bench stays clear like this or my OCD would make me twitch...

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are those hydro dipped european mounts?

 

[Painless300]

I built mine out of some heart pine from a textile mill that was being torn down. The heavier the bench the better, and this one is a beast but its 6 ft and 36" high with drawers and shelves and I can get every thing in it except my power that I store in a cabinet in the same room. You will want a nice vise and a sold mount for your press, I had my buddy fabricate me one to set at the right height and angle.
At 36" I can either stand and sit on a stool and get my work done. To me its the best height.

 

[Shane Lindsey]

are those hydro dipped european mounts?

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[Shane Lindsey]

Definitely consider the vice...

 

[Painless300]

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My taxidermist did them for me and not sure what process he uses. I just know they look good!

 

[ntsqd]

I haven't yet gotten all the way thru the posts, but I agree with all who said that you can't have enough light in the area. If a shelf is going to create a dark area it should have some under-shelf LEDs on it.

I use an old 4 drawer file cabinet for storage of components & some of the tools. Cheap when used, and has drawer glides designed for weight.

I went with a 6' bench because that was all that would fit in the space available. I wish for an 8 footer every time I work on something.

 

[Painless300]

I haven't yet gotten all the way thru the posts, but I agree with all who said that you can't have enough light in the area. If a shelf is going to create a dark area it should have some under-shelf LEDs on it.

I use an old 4 drawer file cabinet for storage of components & some of the tools. Cheap when used, and has drawer glides designed for weight.

I went with a 6' bench because that was all that would fit in the space available. I wish for an 8 footer every time I work on something.

+1!! Lights are a must. I have LED under shelf lighting, Drafting table light and two ceiling lights directly over my bench.

 

[steffen707]

At 36" I can either stand and sit on a stool and get my work done. To me its the best height.

how tall are you?