inline ergonamic handle ?

rebs · October 24, 2016, 09:04 AM

My reloading bench is 36 inches high and has a LNL AP progressive press mounted directly to it. Because of back problems and a shoulder problem I sometimes stand and sometimes sit to reload. Which handle would work the best for me the short or long ?

**Unclenick** · October 24, 2016, 09:36 AM

Before you get a handle, consider a Dillon tall mount or the Inline mount. I built my benches tall, so I don't have them, but I think that with a back issue being able to stand up straight or sit on a bar stool is more useful. Get yourself an anti-fatigue mat for the standing if you don't have one.

Long verses short handle is harder to say. Long will reduce muscle effort, and I find that useful with priming, but it does reduce feel and if forces you to go through a greater range of motion, which may be an issue when sitting.

If you have a physical therapist for the back, they may be able to advise you on this. It might be they think the greater range of motion while standing would be good for you. My gut reaction is long handle, tall mount, anti-fatigue mat, but YMMV.

Longshot4 · October 24, 2016, 10:46 AM

ergonomics is the term to use. Your height is one of the measurable to help determine your ergo. motions. Your arm pit would be the highest to reach and your navel would be lowest. I believe that is the ergo. window of reach. The ergo. mat is a big plus with out a drought. It's a repetitive motion that adds up to problems. A cushion for your seat would also help. But don't over look a sable platform for you. So not overly cushy.

**Unclenick** · October 24, 2016, 11:27 AM

Even in a drought it's good to use.

T. O'Heir · October 24, 2016, 01:17 PM

Sounds to me like you need to change the height of the bench. 36" sounds decidedly low to me. A typical office desk is 30" high. Work benches run your 36". Still may be too low.
Easily raised with a 4 x 4, a brick or the like. Lower probably isn't what you need.

rebs · October 24, 2016, 01:36 PM

The height of my bench is good for me to be able to stand or sit. I have no problem seating primers but just thought the ergo handle might make things a little easier.

drain smith · October 24, 2016, 11:36 PM

rebs, Here is my advice to you. Call Dan at inline fabrications. His phone number is 541-246-4691. Dan knows his stuff if anyone can give you advice he can. If you just found out you had diabetes I could tell you everything I know, but wouldn't it be better to talk to a doc?

mrdaputer · October 25, 2016, 08:19 AM

Yep give them a call. I went with the longer one and works great for "me".

October 24, 2016, 09:04 AM	#1
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	inline ergonamic handle ? My reloading bench is 36 inches high and has a LNL AP progressive press mounted directly to it. Because of back problems and a shoulder problem I sometimes stand and sometimes sit to reload. Which handle would work the best for me the short or long ?

October 24, 2016, 09:36 AM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	Before you get a handle, consider a Dillon tall mount or the Inline mount. I built my benches tall, so I don't have them, but I think that with a back issue being able to stand up straight or sit on a bar stool is more useful. Get yourself an anti-fatigue mat for the standing if you don't have one. Long verses short handle is harder to say. Long will reduce muscle effort, and I find that useful with priming, but it does reduce feel and if forces you to go through a greater range of motion, which may be an issue when sitting. If you have a physical therapist for the back, they may be able to advise you on this. It might be they think the greater range of motion while standing would be good for you. My gut reaction is long handle, tall mount, anti-fatigue mat, but YMMV. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

October 24, 2016, 11:27 AM	#4
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	Even in a drought it's good to use. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

October 24, 2016, 01:17 PM	#5
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Sounds to me like you need to change the height of the bench. 36" sounds decidedly low to me. A typical office desk is 30" high. Work benches run your 36". Still may be too low. Easily raised with a 4 x 4, a brick or the like. Lower probably isn't what you need. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

October 24, 2016, 10:46 AM	#3
Longshot4 Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2014 Posts: 868	ergonomics is the term to use. Your height is one of the measurable to help determine your ergo. motions. Your arm pit would be the highest to reach and your navel would be lowest. I believe that is the ergo. window of reach. The ergo. mat is a big plus with out a drought. It's a repetitive motion that adds up to problems. A cushion for your seat would also help. But don't over look a sable platform for you. So not overly cushy.

October 24, 2016, 01:36 PM	#6
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	The height of my bench is good for me to be able to stand or sit. I have no problem seating primers but just thought the ergo handle might make things a little easier.

October 24, 2016, 11:36 PM	#7
drain smith Senior Member Join Date: July 4, 2012 Location: south west iowa Posts: 104	rebs, Here is my advice to you. Call Dan at inline fabrications. His phone number is 541-246-4691. Dan knows his stuff if anyone can give you advice he can. If you just found out you had diabetes I could tell you everything I know, but wouldn't it be better to talk to a doc?

October 25, 2016, 08:19 AM	#8
mrdaputer Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2013 Posts: 493	Yep give them a call. I went with the longer one and works great for "me".