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Tools and Uses => Reloading => Topic started by: Heavies on September 09, 2011, 03:28:22 AM

Title: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Heavies on September 09, 2011, 03:28:22 AM
I needed  a new bench for my reloading gear because the old desk I was using was an unstable POS.  My brother picked up a butcher block workbench from Sears for his reloading bench, but it was way too high (needs a bar stool height chair for sitting), and it was freaking expensive. 

Whilst looking around, I found this workbench at Costco for about $250.  It is supposed to have high casters on the bottom, but I left them off, and it is the perfect height for sitting in my office chair while reloading.

(http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af127/heaviescc/photo-68.jpg)
This work bench is Heavy! If I could bolt it to the floor it would be even better, but the wife said 'NO WAY!' , arg. :P

(http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af127/heaviescc/photo-70.jpg)

(http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af127/heaviescc/photo-71.jpg)

Pretty good amount of lockable storage.


(http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af127/heaviescc/photo-69.jpg)
Came up with a quick change system for my single stage, turret, and bullet seater presses.


What kinds of benches do you folks use? :shaka:
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: 2aHawaii on September 09, 2011, 03:30:50 AM
Very nice setup. I saw that exact same bench one day at Costco. Thought about buying it and went back to get it and it was gone :(
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Pit808 on September 09, 2011, 08:08:56 AM
So thats where all the varget went.....   ;D

I'll play too.....

Here is my homemade bench/cabinet.  Nothing fancy, just functional.
(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g321/toyupload/th_17edfd18.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/albums/g321/toyupload/?action=view&current=17edfd18.jpg)
(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g321/toyupload/th_26511b9a.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/albums/g321/toyupload/?action=view&current=26511b9a.jpg)

To the right of my bench I have my sorted brass and equipment
(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g321/toyupload/th_695ce6fa.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/albums/g321/toyupload/?action=view&current=695ce6fa.jpg)

I got one of those stack on cabinets from Sports Authority when they were on sale and mounted shelves in it. 
(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g321/toyupload/th_7de37d2c.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/albums/g321/toyupload/?action=view&current=7de37d2c.jpg)
(http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g321/toyupload/th_1fb2c987.jpg) (http://s1096.photobucket.com/albums/g321/toyupload/?action=view&current=1fb2c987.jpg)

 :shaka:
Pit
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Heavies on September 09, 2011, 08:54:22 PM
Very nice!  I like the stackon with the shelves. Lots of lockable storage.  :thumbsup:


Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Funtimes on September 10, 2011, 12:02:12 AM
My bench is some piece of crap computer table that i found laying outside on the street.  I'd take a picture but it's over at voodoo's house setup to trim .223 brass.  Few thousand of those to go through lol.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Kingkeoni on September 10, 2011, 12:29:43 AM
My bench is some piece of crap computer table that i found laying outside on the street. lol.


True
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: vooduchikn on September 10, 2011, 12:37:16 AM
My bench is some piece of crap computer table that i found laying outside on the street. lol.


True

Yeah, and it is living in my garage...sweet set up! Works like a champ!
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: vooduchikn on September 10, 2011, 12:39:51 AM
My bench is some piece of crap computer table that i found laying outside on the street. lol.


True

Yeah, and it is living in my garage...sweet set up! Works like a champ!

1k first time 5.56 reloads that shoot like a factory? seems okay to me!

Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: onfloat on December 30, 2011, 03:38:46 PM
Here is mine. Just finished setting it up a couple of weeks ago.

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i125/onfloat/DSC01967.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i125/onfloat/DSC01966.jpg)
Title: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: DonRow on December 30, 2011, 03:48:39 PM
So how hard is it to do reloads?
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: 2aHawaii on December 30, 2011, 03:49:13 PM
Nice bench, onfloat. It looks very organized.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: onfloat on December 30, 2011, 04:10:02 PM
So how hard is it to do reloads?

Not hard. I just started. I went slow got a few books, watched a bunch of videos on YouTube. It was fairly easy after watching a bunch of different videos to figure out who knew what they were doing and who was careless. I also talked to a couple of different folks about how they are doing it and thoughts.

Nice bench, onfloat. It looks very organized.

Thanks, it's all about the camera angle. ;)
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: houdni on December 30, 2011, 04:41:48 PM
when work is slow... @ work...job to be named anonymous...
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a318/houdni/2010-08-25131306.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Inspector on December 30, 2011, 06:52:15 PM
Nice benches guys! I'll take a pic of mine one of these days.

Hey OnFloat where did you get the yellow bins that you have? I am looking for those and I found them for $5 each and was hoping I could find them cheaper somewhere.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: onfloat on December 30, 2011, 07:12:26 PM
Nice benches guys! I'll take a pic of mine one of these days.

Hey OnFloat where did you get the yellow bins that you have? I am looking for those and I found them for $5 each and was hoping I could find them cheaper somewhere.

I got them at Lowes in Waikele. I forgot what I paid for them but it seems like they were $6 or $7 for a set of four.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Inspector on December 30, 2011, 07:27:35 PM
Nice benches guys! I'll take a pic of mine one of these days.

Hey OnFloat where did you get the yellow bins that you have? I am looking for those and I found them for $5 each and was hoping I could find them cheaper somewhere.

I got them at Lowes in Waikele. I forgot what I paid for them but it seems like they were $6 or $7 for a set of four.
Thanks! That is the right price for those!!!
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: clshade on December 30, 2011, 08:27:12 PM
Nice lookin' setups, gents!!

I use an old computer desk for my bench. In fact, its still my computer desk.  :oops: I invade the communal work space at the back of the garage from time to time but don't leave anything out more than a day or 2.

At some point I may set up a dedicated workspace but using the lee hand press doesn't require a dedicated space so I haven't prioritized that, yet. I did rig a table mount for it to free up one hand and load faster but I just clamp it to the edge of my desk. Worked well for a while but the force required eventually split the wood. Gotta make a new one - across the grain.

The supplies I do have neatly organized but its nothing picture worthy. Its guerrilla reloading over here. But I can crank it out at a decent pace while watching netflix or hulu. :D
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Echo5Alpha on December 31, 2011, 04:32:23 PM
Here is mine. Just finished setting it up a couple of weeks ago.

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i125/onfloat/DSC01967.jpg)

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i125/onfloat/DSC01966.jpg)

The first things I noticed was the GySgt Chevrons & DI Pictures.  Don't ask me why it's the first things I honed in on.


Semper Fi Marine!
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: wirecounter on February 14, 2012, 02:55:29 PM
I made this with plans from the National Reloading Manufacturers Association.  Made some minor changes.  It is solid.

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Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: 808shooter on February 14, 2012, 04:34:16 PM
very nice, can you make me one ? ;D
Title: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: sirkaiks on February 14, 2012, 06:04:16 PM
I made this with plans from the National Reloading Manufacturers Association.  Made some minor changes.  It is solid.
nice :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: wirecounter on February 14, 2012, 08:10:54 PM
very nice, can you make me one ? ;D
I would love to if I had the time.  Have an extensive honeydew list that has been on the backburner due to my hobby that supports my hobby . . . LOL
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: nf9648 on April 11, 2012, 07:54:15 AM
Kinda cluttered, I need to invest in drawers or stackable parts bins.  I do both reloading and building on this bench.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/nf9648/WP_000007.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: ren on June 07, 2012, 08:16:57 PM
(http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt2/Rennster/IMAG0056.jpg)

Made from a table base.  I think it is cast iron.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: oldfart on June 09, 2012, 11:56:25 AM
Using an old medical exam table.


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Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Kingkeoni on June 09, 2012, 12:41:49 PM
Using an old medical exam table.

Looks like an episode of hoarders  :rofl:
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: oldfart on June 09, 2012, 06:36:57 PM
Looks like an episode of hoarders  :rofl:

LOL, but a clean reloading bench is a sign of a sick mind. ;D
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: ii open on October 17, 2012, 12:55:37 PM
Here's my mess
(http://imageshack.us/a/img534/4233/photo21xv.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: dirsh on April 15, 2013, 03:15:57 PM


Whilst looking around, I found this workbench at Costco for about $250.  It is supposed to have high casters on the bottom, but I left them off, and it is the perfect height for sitting in my office chair while reloading.

(http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af127/heaviescc/photo-68.jpg)
This work bench is Heavy! If I could bolt it to the floor it would be even better, but the wife said 'NO WAY!' , arg. :P

Anybody know if this bench is still available from costco? I haven't renewed my membership yet
that table looks perfect for my needs
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: HNL03 on April 29, 2013, 08:44:53 PM
Here is my virgin press that I just set up. Prior to this I used a lee hand reloader. I need better lighting
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: wirecounter on April 30, 2013, 06:52:34 AM
Anybody know if this bench is still available from costco? I haven't renewed my membership yet
that table looks perfect for my needs

I don't think that they have that particular model.  Did see the attached at HK Costco - $449.00

Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: dirsh on May 11, 2013, 11:23:03 AM
I don't think that they have that particular model.  Did see the attached at HK Costco - $449.00

Thanks for checking! I've been waiting forever for these cheap workbenches to come back in stock at lowes, but that one from costco looks better made. Costs twice as much but I may end up getting that one. Can't beat costco return policy
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: FrogLubeHawaii on May 11, 2013, 08:00:30 PM
Finally got my presses mounted on my new reloading bench. Thanks to the fine hard plastic legs and couple 2x4's and plywood. Only about $200, total cost.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: wirecounter on May 16, 2013, 12:58:10 PM
Thanks for checking! I've been waiting forever for these cheap workbenches to come back in stock at lowes, but that one from costco looks better made. Costs twice as much but I may end up getting that one. Can't beat costco return policy

Price drop - $399.00 less $50.00 instant rebate = $349.00.  Rebate good until beginning of June.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Tom on August 26, 2013, 11:49:54 PM
Sam's club has this bench.  I use it and it works well.  $224.00.  Steel legs.  Very solid.  The drawers are optional.  Height is good for me.


Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: DoubleTap_jayguns808 on August 27, 2013, 07:24:37 AM
Those are some Pretty impressive stations guys!!!!!! :thumbsup: :shaka:
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: ImKu on August 29, 2013, 09:33:08 AM
My mess, thanks to HNL03  :shaka:

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a586/ImKu/20130815_221249-1_zpseee7eddc.jpg) (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/ImKu/media/20130815_221249-1_zpseee7eddc.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Bcspy on August 29, 2013, 11:58:24 AM
Almost finish. Update  Now done.  Sold Dillon 550B and upgrade to another Dillon 650.

Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: shibby95 on December 25, 2013, 12:29:56 AM
Almost finish. Update  Now done.  Sold Dillon 550B and upgrade to another Dillon 650.


Now it's time to get the 1050! :worship:
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: kekoa on February 27, 2014, 07:27:25 AM
Here's what I have been working on over the last few months. Just gotta iron out the details of placement to ease the whole operation. Hand made bench from scrap lumber and 3/4 inch maple for the top from home depot with cabinets bought at the local thrift shop. Probably got 100-150$ into the bench and cabinets plus labor (mine so its free).
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: K30l4 on February 27, 2014, 08:12:49 AM
That's a nice workspace Koa.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: oldfart on February 27, 2014, 09:34:55 AM
That's a nice workspace Koa.
Agreed. Nice little workspace.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Dels on February 27, 2014, 12:27:14 PM
Great looking setup
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: kekoa on February 27, 2014, 12:54:02 PM
Much appreciated gentlemen :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: mic808 on June 23, 2014, 06:08:15 PM
just sharing my simple reloading bench i built and added some shelves
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: SpeedTek on June 23, 2014, 08:15:26 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/24/8ate6eja.jpg)

It's a project still.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: GreenStomper on June 23, 2014, 08:18:39 PM
Looks like you re-arranged.  :rofl:
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: talula on June 23, 2014, 10:39:19 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/24/8ate6eja.jpg)

It's a project still.
Ant that's the good side.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: BLKDRGN on July 10, 2014, 06:15:02 PM
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Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: TorpedoLube on July 10, 2014, 06:17:19 PM
Your mom might get mad for using her Tupperware.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: BLKDRGN on July 11, 2014, 09:00:50 AM
It's actually pet food containers. Went to two walmarts and bought them out :P
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: BLKDRGN on July 12, 2014, 08:27:03 AM
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Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: BLKDRGN on July 12, 2014, 08:31:21 AM
Got the bench from Amazon with free shipping.

(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn65/blkdrgnphotos/Firearms/BE83F26D-B082-4966-8286-F280D5174026_zpsg4ro7dua.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: powder monkey on July 21, 2014, 11:57:51 AM
 :shaka:
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: oldfart on July 21, 2014, 01:06:30 PM
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t156/herpestes/20140721_114759_zps0e9ab128.jpg) (http://s159.photobucket.com/user/herpestes/media/20140721_114759_zps0e9ab128.jpg.html)
...
I thought you had a bonanza press? Why the lee tool?
By the way, I noticed your photobucket name. See the pic.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: powder monkey on July 21, 2014, 01:14:50 PM
^^^   yes i do but once and awhile like to bust out the old stuff just to change it up.............. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: oldfart on July 21, 2014, 01:29:54 PM
^^^   yes i do but once and awhile like to bust out the old stuff just to change it up.............. :thumbsup:
...
Copy that
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Teichi on August 01, 2014, 03:44:38 PM
I've got one of those also.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: oldfart on August 02, 2014, 10:38:22 AM
Probably from the same match. But I don't think we've ever met.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: whynow? on May 03, 2015, 07:55:42 PM
This is my reloading bench.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/wn008/081_zpsiyijxrub.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/wn008/media/081_zpsiyijxrub.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/wn008/080_zpsnqgef0wu.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/wn008/media/080_zpsnqgef0wu.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/wn008/082_zpspj7myh6n.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/wn008/media/082_zpspj7myh6n.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: oldfart on May 03, 2015, 08:40:22 PM
Nice
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: whynow? on May 04, 2015, 07:37:01 AM
Nice
Thanks O.F.
Finally took time to learn how to upload photos.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Heavies on January 12, 2016, 09:42:19 PM
Reloading bench redux....   After about 4 yrs, the build up and accumulation of crap got out of hand.  Took me a week to clean everything up and bring it to this state, however, I'm still not done cleaning everything up completely!  Lol.
Made it my New Year's resolution to get caught up on reloading the hundreds and hundreds of empty cases that I have backlogged... :rofl:  Be on the lookout for stuff FS...  :shaka:


(http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af127/heaviescc/20160110_080006_zpsn1dm7vwb.jpg) (http://s1000.photobucket.com/user/heaviescc/media/20160110_080006_zpsn1dm7vwb.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: GreenStomper on March 06, 2016, 10:57:49 AM
Thinking of buying/building a bench.
Any more pics?
Still looking for ideas.

Hi Ed!  :wave:
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: K30l4 on March 07, 2016, 10:38:30 AM
Thinking of buying/building a bench.
Any more pics?
Still looking for ideas.

Hi Ed!  :wave:
I saw this on another thread. Looks interesting because of the portability and the universal fittings for different makers. I did not inquire if this item ships to HI.

http://www.thec4m3ron.com/mainstore/

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160307/64d9c1fa54fac69993d0874e437f9182.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160307/c4b073b415b242b84376036a1ce390ca.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160307/649705b23c76f74fc6bb1a3253e9648e.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160307/44e34af877331d73fa3d48f36e462d11.jpg)
https://youtu.be/Gk3RLWZ-Acg
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: whynow? on March 07, 2016, 08:32:34 PM
I saw this on another thread. Looks interesting because of the portability and the universal fittings for different makers. I did not inquire if this item ships to HI.

http://www.thec4m3ron.com/mainstore/

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160307/64d9c1fa54fac69993d0874e437f9182.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160307/c4b073b415b242b84376036a1ce390ca.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160307/649705b23c76f74fc6bb1a3253e9648e.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160307/44e34af877331d73fa3d48f36e462d11.jpg)
That looks nice.  Thinking of the future where I might downsize in the future and already thinking of a more portable setup.
BTW, Heavies that's a nice setup you got, good idea to collect old primers for the Co-Ax.   Wondering what that green and white gizmo on the right side floor is.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Heavies on March 08, 2016, 12:12:39 AM
That looks nice.  Thinking of the future where I might downsize in the future and already thinking of a more portable setup.
BTW, Heavies that's a nice setup you got, good idea to collect old primers for the Co-Ax.   Wondering what that green and white gizmo on the right side floor is.


Haha.  That's my wife's side of the room encroaching into my area.  It is for binding scrap books together.  It punches the holes in the paper and crimps the wire binding.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Bushido on March 08, 2016, 08:04:30 PM
Reloading bench redux....   After about 4 yrs, the build up and accumulation of crap got out of hand.  Took me a week to clean everything up and bring it to this state, however, I'm still not done cleaning everything up completely!  Lol.
Made it my New Year's resolution to get caught up on reloading the hundreds and hundreds of empty cases that I have backlogged... :rofl:  Be on the lookout for stuff FS...  :shaka:


(http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af127/heaviescc/20160110_080006_zpsn1dm7vwb.jpg) (http://s1000.photobucket.com/user/heaviescc/media/20160110_080006_zpsn1dm7vwb.jpg.html)

Is that a Lee Hand Press that you have mounted to your bench? Did you build or buy that bracket?
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: whynow? on March 08, 2016, 08:52:23 PM
Haha.  That's my wife's side of the room encroaching into my area.  It is for binding scrap books together.  It punches the holes in the paper and crimps the wire binding.
I been there with the wife specially for closet space.  Thought that binding machine was some reloading gear (one track mind)  Maybe you can commandeer that to put together your reloading data and notes (LOL).
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Heavies on March 08, 2016, 11:41:45 PM
Is that a Lee Hand Press that you have mounted to your bench? Did you build or buy that bracket?
Yes, I made the bracket.  I use it to seat .223 bullits and for loading and seating depth, for load development, at the range.

I been there with the wife specially for closet space.  Thought that binding machine was some reloading gear (one track mind)  Maybe you can commandeer that to put together your reloading data and notes (LOL).

Never thought about that.  Great idea. Thanks!
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Locker_09 on June 17, 2017, 08:24:40 AM
Here's mine. First time building a work bench. :shaka:
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: oldfart on June 17, 2017, 09:26:36 AM
Here's mine. First time building a work bench. :shaka:
...
Welcome to the madness.
What is that? Bagel with peanut butter and coffee? :shake: :rofl:
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: ren on June 17, 2017, 11:35:37 AM
Here's mine. First time building a work bench. :shaka:

amazing how you reload from that angle - very talented  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: macsak on June 17, 2017, 11:56:28 AM
...
Welcome to the madness.
What is that? Bagel with peanut butter and coffee? :shake: :rofl:

anti-gravity bagel
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Locker_09 on June 17, 2017, 01:45:55 PM
...
Welcome to the madness.
What is that? Bagel with peanut butter and coffee? :shake: :rofl:
thanks.. and yup bagel and peanut butter lol. Im out cream cheese lol.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Locker_09 on June 17, 2017, 01:48:18 PM
amazing how you reload from that angle - very talented  :thumbsup:
I want to put it on the front but my wife said its in the way so i have to put it on the side. It worked out great though since the trash is right under the press so the primer goes straight to the trash can.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on June 17, 2017, 01:51:33 PM
I want to put it on the front but my wife said its in the way so i have to put it on the side. It worked out great though since the trash is right under the press so the primer goes straight to the trash can.

I'm assuming he's talking about the entire setup being 90 degrees from upright!
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: ren on June 17, 2017, 01:57:53 PM
Here's mine. First time building a work bench. :shaka:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ93GNHBHsE
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on June 17, 2017, 02:00:31 PM


See?  I KNEW gravity was just a theory!
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: macsak on June 17, 2017, 03:17:36 PM

See?  I KNEW gravity was just a theory!
97% of scientists say it's real!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Rhed on July 03, 2017, 07:21:32 PM
Seen this thread. So I figured why not.. here's my reloading room.. kinda messy though..  :shaka:

http://imageshack.com/a/img922/337/6naEQE.jpg
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: rklapp on July 03, 2017, 07:24:36 PM
kinda messy though..  :shaka:
Hah! You should see oldfart's bench. He's got some serious reloading equipment there.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Rhed on July 03, 2017, 07:41:06 PM
Hah! You should see oldfart's bench. He's got some serious reloading equipment there.

I did.. dual 1050's? That's Grandmaster status.. lol.. That's why I was kinda hesitant to post picture of my small kine reloading station. Since all you guys get more experience and solid equipment.. lol
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: rklapp on July 03, 2017, 07:59:56 PM
That's why I was kinda hesitant to post picture of my small kine reloading station. Since all you guys get more experience and solid equipment.. lol
Nah, my set up is a lot more ghetto with a single stage Lee press. I only load rifle so it works for me.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: oldfart on July 03, 2017, 08:05:05 PM
LOL
RHED your workspace is so clean an uncluttered.
How do manage to get anything done? :rofl:

Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: rklapp on July 03, 2017, 08:21:49 PM
Rhed,
I do see the cookie sheet. Are you wet tumbling? I use corn cob with the citrus brass polish.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Rhed on July 04, 2017, 12:19:47 AM
Rhed,
I do see the cookie sheet. Are you wet tumbling? I use corn cob with the citrus brass polish.

I just sprayed the Dillon lube on the cookie sheet and rolled them back and forward on the sheet. And took that picture at that time after.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: ren on July 04, 2017, 09:19:11 AM
new Dillon 550 C   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: oldfart on March 04, 2019, 01:15:02 PM
Just for fun, I found this polaroid from about 40 years ago.
See how many things you can identify...
(https://beta-static.photobucket.com/images/l348/dnrhand/0/df3223ba-51b3-4d0c-853a-fd6b8a5b3a0a-original.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) (https://beta.photobucket.com/u/dnrhand/p/df3223ba-51b3-4d0c-853a-fd6b8a5b3a0a)
 This was before Dillon presses came out and I had more hair
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Bushido on March 04, 2019, 08:27:29 PM
Just for fun, I found this polaroid from about 40 years ago.
See how many things you can identify...
(https://beta-static.photobucket.com/images/l348/dnrhand/0/df3223ba-51b3-4d0c-853a-fd6b8a5b3a0a-original.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) (https://beta.photobucket.com/u/dnrhand/p/df3223ba-51b3-4d0c-853a-fd6b8a5b3a0a)
 This was before Dillon presses came out and I had more hair

Cool pic!! Bonanza?
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: oldfart on March 04, 2019, 11:02:18 PM
Yes, Bonanza. Before it became forster.
What else can you "spy with your little eye?" :rofl:
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: ren on March 05, 2019, 01:28:11 PM
Yes, Bonanza. Before it became forster.
What else can you "spy with your little eye?" :rofl:

Phased plasma rifle in the 40-watt range
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: oldfart on March 05, 2019, 06:19:51 PM
Phased plasma rifle in the 40-watt range
....
22 watt range. It was a long time ago.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: ren on March 05, 2019, 06:48:13 PM
....
22 watt range. It was a long time ago.

before the T800's arrival to assassinate Sarah Connor? I believe it was 1984.  :o :o
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Bushido on March 05, 2019, 07:31:21 PM
Yes, Bonanza. Before it became forster.
What else can you "spy with your little eye?" :rofl:

Flux Capacitor?  :geekdanc:
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Rhed on March 09, 2019, 08:55:18 AM
Nice! What kind of LCD screen tv you have back there? The one above your head..
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: oldfart on March 09, 2019, 09:36:09 AM
Nice! What kind of LCD screen tv you have back there? The one above your head..
.....
??? You looking at the window behind my head?
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Rhed on March 09, 2019, 10:11:18 AM
.....
??? You looking at the window behind my head?

Lol... I know! On a side note, is that press a Forster?
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: oldfart on March 09, 2019, 01:02:16 PM
Lol... I know! On a side note, is that press a Forster?
====
 It's a "BONANZA" co-ax, before Forster bought them out.
 
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: stangzilla on August 26, 2020, 11:36:26 AM
I've been reloading 357, 44, 308 already bc those are more expensive rounds that I have.  never reloaded 223 before bc was cheap enough to just buy it.  but now with the shortage, I thought its a good time to start reloading 223.  my 1st batch.  going to test it out as soon as the range reopens, or maybe on my friends farm.
these are with Hornady 55 grain factory seconds fmjbt.  I also have some 69 grain Sierra hpbt that I will try later. 


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50271877828_1e9e2d76b5_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Inspector on August 26, 2020, 11:54:51 AM
I've been reloading 357, 44, 308 already bc those are more expensive rounds that I have.  never reloaded 223 before bc was cheap enough to just buy it.  but now with the shortage, I thought its a good time to start reloading 223.  my 1st batch.  going to test it out as soon as the range reopens, or maybe on my friends farm.
these are with Hornady 55 grain factory seconds fmjbt.  I also have some 69 grain Sierra hpbt that I will try later. 


(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50271877828_1e9e2d76b5_b.jpg)
Hey Stang,

I just finished loading 1,000 rounds of 223 using Hornady 55gr soft point boat tail factory seconds. Got ‘em for $10/100. Oh, and of course I loaded them using H335. I only had a couple pounds of H335 and ran out quickly so I found an 8lb jug at Powder Valley and snatched it up so I could finish these up. The Sierra 69gr SMK’s work well for me as well. I use a slower powder than H335 like Varget or IMR4895 for the heavier bullets.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: stangzilla on August 26, 2020, 12:28:51 PM
Hey Stang,

I just finished loading 1,000 rounds of 223 using Hornady 55gr soft point boat tail factory seconds. Got ‘em for $10/100. Oh, and of course I loaded them using H335. I only had a couple pounds of H335 and ran out quickly so I found an 8lb jug at Powder Valley and snatched it up so I could finish these up. The Sierra 69gr SMK’s work well for me as well. I use a slower powder than H335 like Varget or IMR4895 for the heavier bullets.

nice!  I got the seconds for about the same price.  $100/1000 from midwayusa when had free shipping. 
I have a few pounds of Varget and H4895, and a bunch of handgun powder
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: stangzilla on August 26, 2020, 12:31:37 PM
since we are going into lockdown again, probably kokohead closed, i'll have time to reload more again.  or do more yard work



yeah, screw that!  I ain't doing yard work.   :crazy:
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Inspector on August 26, 2020, 02:34:45 PM
nice!  I got the seconds for about the same price.  $100/1000 from midwayusa when had free shipping. 
I have a few pounds of Varget and H4895, and a bunch of handgun powder
I’m a little light on Varget but I have a bunch of H4895 and IMR4895. So I’m pretty good for now.

I have a bunch of Handgun powder but not enough Titegroup. So I need to load more with Unique and Bullseye. You do what ya gotta do during a shortage.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Inspector on August 26, 2020, 02:36:44 PM
since we are going into lockdown again, probably kokohead closed, i'll have time to reload more again.  or do more yard work



yeah, screw that!  I ain't doing yard work.   :crazy:
I’m sorry to hear about the range being shut down again. I am still recovering from surgery last week so I have a lot of time on my hands to reload.

No yard work for me either!  :rofl:
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: stangzilla on August 26, 2020, 03:24:32 PM
I’m sorry to hear about the range being shut down again. I am still recovering from surgery last week so I have a lot of time on my hands to reload.

No yard work for me either!  :rofl:

I hope you get better soon!   :shaka:


I recently started shooting on a friends farm here.  pretty good fun.  cant get out there as much as I would like bc its kind of far.  but nice to shoot somewhere else than kokohead
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Inspector on August 27, 2020, 02:12:46 AM
I hope you get better soon!   :shaka:


I recently started shooting on a friends farm here.  pretty good fun.  cant get out there as much as I would like bc its kind of far.  but nice to shoot somewhere else than kokohead
Thanks! I appreciate it.

Shooting out on your friends farm sounds pretty cool to me. I don’t know about how far your friends farm is, but I drove 45 minutes to get to Koko Head. So I am wiling to drive to get to my happy place. What I like about being able to shoot how you want is that you can practice rapid fire. Which I think is crucial to train to protect yourself. Can’t do that at Koko Head. And you have a place you can continue to test your loads.  :shaka:
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: mrgaf on August 27, 2020, 04:23:43 PM
Shiney!! Looks good! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: stangzilla on September 11, 2020, 08:23:34 AM
new gun deserved some new reloads.  Montana gold 45acp 230 grain jhp over 4.8 grains of TG

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50328191663_2d99b6c00e_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Inspector on September 11, 2020, 09:25:44 AM
I love Montana Gold Bullets. If you buy them by the case the price is only a penny or two more than plated bullets. And you can push them over 1100fps which most plated bullet companies say not to exceed 1100fps. It’s too bad I can’t get them right now.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: stangzilla on March 15, 2021, 07:31:03 AM
158 grain LRN.  still have some Xtreme Bullets, but not much
now i limit myself to reloading 50 rounds at a time.  need to conserve everything these days.  :'(

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51039507233_3b05ebd1b7_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Inspector on March 15, 2021, 07:39:30 AM
158 grain LRN.  still have some Xtreme Bullets, but not much
now i limit myself to reloading 50 rounds at a time.  need to conserve everything these days.  :'(

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51039507233_3b05ebd1b7_b.jpg)
38’s? Or 357’s? Or both?
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: stangzilla on March 15, 2021, 07:56:14 AM
38’s? Or 357’s? Or both?

357 cowboy loads with Trail Boss
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Inspector on March 15, 2021, 07:58:40 AM
357 cowboy loads with Trail Boss
Love Trail Boss!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: stangzilla on March 22, 2021, 04:27:32 PM
saturday was raining, so i stayed indoors and reloaded some 44mag with 240 grain LSWC and Trail Boss.  perfect load for this short barrel 44mag Vaquero with birdshead grip 

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51060246652_9abdd503c0_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Inspector on March 22, 2021, 04:39:07 PM
Nice! I don’t load 44 Mag but I do load 45 Long Colt and have a similar loading to your 44 Mag.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: stangzilla on March 22, 2021, 05:17:20 PM
Nice! I don’t load 44 Mag but I do load 45 Long Colt and have a similar loading to your 44 Mag.  :thumbsup:

i just ordered some 245 grain Keith style SWC 44mag from stateline bullets.  thats all they had in stock
always wanted to try the Keith style bullets.  godfather of the 44magnum.   :geekdanc:
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: Inspector on March 23, 2021, 01:30:44 AM
i just ordered some 245 grain Keith style SWC 44mag from stateline bullets.  thats all they had in stock
always wanted to try the Keith style bullets.  godfather of the 44magnum.   :geekdanc:
Keith was at the forefront of cartridge and bullet development of the 44 Mag. A lot, if not all by seat of the pants. Most of his books go for a lot of money on Amazon. I bought a couple before his books went sky high.

Let me know your thoughts on the bullets after reloading and shooting them.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: oldfart on March 23, 2021, 01:52:13 AM
I have a Saeco 4 cavity mold to make a wonderful Keith 44- 245 gr swc.
It is a slow process to make because the mold has to dissipate a large amount of heat.
The resultant bullet is a joy to shoot.
Title: Re: Show us your reloading bench
Post by: spicynoodle_1 on December 11, 2022, 06:53:26 PM
Turned a closet into a reloading room.  Just gotta run some electrical now for better light and some tools…