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October 31, 2011, 02:11 PM | #426 |
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Catcow ....
... I like your combination of wood frame construction along with Rembrandt's aluminum t-slot stuff.
How about a few details -- I'm assuming the top is wood screwed down to the supports. All screw construction - any nailing ? And I do like the tube for the spent primers. Are the 2x4s used for the top raw or did you run them through a planer ? I'd been thinking of gluing a couple of 5/8 sheets of playwood together for a top, but I suspect that would not work very well with a router to install channels for the aluminum t-slots. . |
October 31, 2011, 03:07 PM | #427 |
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Two sheets of 3/4" plywood, glued and screwed would work great with the under bench receiver system.
Also be careful about making a bench overly light unless it is attached to the floor or wall. A bench that "walks" or rolls around when in use is the pits! Keep em coming! Crusty Deary Ol'Coot |
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October 31, 2011, 08:02 PM | #429 |
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Here's mine. It's super portable so I can do mundane brass prep downstairs in front of the TV, reload on the kitchen table, in the spare room, in the camper, etc.
I keep all of my gear in a closet in the spare room, then fill a plastic milk crate with what I need for any individual loading session and bring it, and this mini-bench with me to where I intend to reload.
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November 11, 2011, 03:07 PM | #431 |
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Hey looking to build a setup similar to Rembrandt’s but instead of the t-slot stuff what do you guys think of track below?
SuperStrut @ Lowes SuperStrut Retention Nut @ Lowes and do you think a boat seat pedestal would work for a Lee Single Stage Press riser? 13" Pedestal |
November 11, 2011, 04:29 PM | #432 |
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Don't know about the stut but the pedestal should work fine, especially if you use a separate piece of metal or wood for the base between the press and pedestal.
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November 13, 2011, 09:05 PM | #433 |
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my new bench
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November 13, 2011, 09:09 PM | #434 |
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A couple of the drawers
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November 13, 2011, 11:59 PM | #435 |
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I am pretty low on money right now and dont have a garage and was wondering if this can be used for a reloading bench.
http://evansville.craigslist.org/fuo/2699270394.html Its pretty cheap and has storage places. I am using the RL 550b Dillon |
March 7, 2012, 06:52 AM | #436 |
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new bench setup
I've been using some space in the garage on a work bench for a while, but just finished setting up this space in a closet in a spare bedroom. It's easy to close things up and get them out of sight if the room needs to be used and I don't have to keep setting up and breaking down the gear when I need space for other projects in the garage.
It isn't a big space, but it works for my low volume needs. I know this is an old post, but seems appropriate to just add these pictures here. IMG_0299.jpg IMG_0300.jpg
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March 7, 2012, 12:37 PM | #437 |
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Great Idea LakeCruiser!
I did almost the identical thing when I finished a basement in our last home. The difference, I planned it that way and didn't need to retro fit a closet. So, that is a good plan to go with. Bigger is better if possible, as it does allow for more of the bench surface to be usable/reachable. Then just forget all the grooves in the bench top and everything else and just use the under bench receiver system for mounting as many loading tools as you could possibly want or buy. I just checked and you can Google, "under bench receiver system" and it is still on the net on at least one forum, plus references to it o others. Images are posted of my bench/system on the Cast Boolits Forum. Crusty Deary Ol'Coot Last edited by Crusty Deary Ol'Coot; March 7, 2012 at 12:47 PM. |
March 7, 2012, 01:56 PM | #438 |
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Crusty - I know what you mean about more bench top space is better. I'm thinking about using a little stand (like a workmate bench) to put that little Challenger press on and get it out of the closet to make some more space in there. If I do that, I'd make that little workmate style bench small and portable enough fold up and hide in the closet when necessary.
We'll see what I come up with.
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March 7, 2012, 02:27 PM | #439 |
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Lakecruiser,
If you can't find the links to the images of the under bench system, send me a PM with your "E" address and I can forward the images to you. If you go that way, you won't need the extra bench. One problem with small tables or benchs is they can "walk" if any loading or forming is done which requires any amount of effort. Have a great day, CDOC |
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March 8, 2012, 01:58 PM | #441 |
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Simple. But it meets my needs. I still need to fasten the bench to the wall.
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March 10, 2012, 08:12 AM | #442 |
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The old bench
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March 10, 2012, 10:49 AM | #443 |
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skyflyer,
Sorry you have been sick and hope ya get well soon ! Clearly there is something wrong with some one having a loading bench so clean and everything in it's place. Hope this is not a "unto death" type problem! Get well soon. Keep em coming! Crusty Deary Ol'Coot LOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!! PS, come on over and I'll show ya how it's done, a true, "piling system" |
March 24, 2012, 12:33 PM | #444 |
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after my last changes
It never stops changing..LOL.
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March 25, 2012, 02:24 PM | #445 |
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My humble beginning
Just finished assembling this weekend.
Reckon it'll git er' done. I'm only loading for one rifle; I guess as my collection evolves, so will my reloading. But for now... I'm all
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November 7, 2012, 02:42 AM | #446 |
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Any new benches
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November 7, 2012, 10:48 AM | #447 |
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Here's mine.
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November 7, 2012, 05:51 PM | #448 |
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November 7, 2012, 06:59 PM | #449 |
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Simple setup out in the garage:
Lee "4-Hole Classic Turret Press" mounted on a Sears work bench. Just load .45 ACP with this. |
November 8, 2012, 03:26 AM | #450 |
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Man, all these neat and tidy benches... There ain't NO WAY I'm showing mine in the current state... It looks like a Taliban warehouse got hit by a tornado...
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