Update Loading Bench for the 21st Century

Jim243 · June 25, 2011, 09:10 PM

I got tired of running back and forth to check reloading data and thought it was time to update my bench to the 21st century. Here's the results.

Please show us your improvements and changes.

Thanks
Jim

lamarw · June 25, 2011, 11:08 PM

Very nice set-up Jim. Mine is about thirty times bigger and 90 times less fuctional.

It appears you have given a lot of thought to the organzational aspects.

Those who complain they can not reload due to space need to look at your operation.

You have my respect and please pass the Grand Marnier.

shootniron · June 25, 2011, 11:12 PM

You thought of everything.........including a Raggedy Ann doll for relaxtion.

Sport45 · June 25, 2011, 11:48 PM

Looks good. But our company ergo guys wouldn't be too happy with the location you've chosen for the keyboard and mouse...

micksis86 · June 26, 2011, 01:15 AM

Nice setup, can't say I condone the consumtion of alcohol whilst reloading though. I don't think that's a safe practice.

Jim243 · June 26, 2011, 01:49 AM

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including a Raggedy Ann doll for relaxtion.

Yep, it helps when I have those really hard cases to resize.

I cant take credit for it though. It's my reloading helpers doll, my grand daughter's who lives with us.

You can't start them too early.
Jim

youngunz4life · June 26, 2011, 01:57 AM

I see the trophy. Nice setup/reminds me of my grandpa

shootniron · June 26, 2011, 04:20 AM

That is a fine looking helper ya got there.....better enjoy that help while you can. Makes me a little jealous....I used to have one like that...,my daughter, she is almost grown now and the fumes have lead her astray......gas fumes, she is always gone.

zfk55 · June 26, 2011, 04:51 AM

She's a cutie, and that's a nice layout. I do have to ask if, considering the thickness of that bench top, doesn't it flex when you're resizing?... of is it a wood and steel laminate?

Latigo

zfk55 · June 26, 2011, 04:57 AM

I inherited my Dad's reloading room and you can tell it's layout is 19th century technology.

Latigo

youngunz4life · June 26, 2011, 05:45 AM

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That is a fine looking helper ya got there.....better enjoy that help while you can. Makes me a little jealous....I used to have one like that...,my daughter, she is almost grown now and the fumes have lead her astray......gas fumes, she is always gone.

jr is 2 and my baby girl isn't even one yet but I know it will happen...with a little luck, since I need to make sure she makes it that far first

Jim243 · June 26, 2011, 08:43 AM

Latigo

It is wood. At the area that the presses are attached, it is 4 inches thick bolted to the work mate folding bench, no flex. It is hard to see because of the bins and presses. Your dad left you a REALLY nice setup and a lot of NICE equipment. Not to mention that row of classic rifles, but I do like your AR's'

shootinron

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my daughter, she is almost grown now and the fumes have lead her astray......gas fumes, she is always gone

I know, her mother put me through the same thing, that's why my hair turned grey.(LOL) The baby is the fourth daughter I am raising and God willing I will be around to see her get her driving Lic.

Thanks
Jim

June 25, 2011, 09:10 PM	#1
Jim243 Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2009 Location: Just off Route 66 Posts: 5,067	Update Loading Bench for the 21st Century I got tired of running back and forth to check reloading data and thought it was time to update my bench to the 21st century. Here's the results. Please show us your improvements and changes. Thanks Jim __________________ Si vis pacem, para bellum

June 25, 2011, 11:12 PM	#3
shootniron Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,599	You thought of everything.........including a Raggedy Ann doll for relaxtion. Last edited by shootniron; March 2, 2013 at 09:24 PM.

June 25, 2011, 11:48 PM	#4
Sport45 Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 1999 Location: Too close to Houston Posts: 4,196	Looks good. But our company ergo guys wouldn't be too happy with the location you've chosen for the keyboard and mouse... __________________ Proud member of the NRA and Texas State Rifle Association. Registered and active voter.

June 26, 2011, 01:15 AM	#5
micksis86 Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2009 Posts: 420	Nice setup, can't say I condone the consumtion of alcohol whilst reloading though. I don't think that's a safe practice. __________________ Never argue with morons, they will lower you down to their level and beat you with experience.

June 26, 2011, 01:57 AM	#7
youngunz4life Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2010 Location: United States of America Posts: 1,877	I'm looking for the bow and arrow too I see the trophy. Nice setup/reminds me of my grandpa __________________ "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!" -Admiral Farragut @ Battle of Mobile Bay 05AUG1864

June 25, 2011, 11:08 PM	#2
lamarw Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2010 Location: Lake Martin, AL Posts: 3,311	Very nice set-up Jim. Mine is about thirty times bigger and 90 times less fuctional. It appears you have given a lot of thought to the organzational aspects. Those who complain they can not reload due to space need to look at your operation. You have my respect and please pass the Grand Marnier.

June 26, 2011, 04:20 AM	#8
shootniron Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,599	That is a fine looking helper ya got there.....better enjoy that help while you can. Makes me a little jealous....I used to have one like that...,my daughter, she is almost grown now and the fumes have lead her astray......gas fumes, she is always gone.

June 26, 2011, 04:51 AM	#9
zfk55 Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2009 Location: Lost Prairie Montana Posts: 391	She's a cutie, and that's a nice layout. I do have to ask if, considering the thickness of that bench top, doesn't it flex when you're resizing?... of is it a wood and steel laminate? Latigo __________________ www.swissproductsllc.com An'' ole' Brer' Rabbit, he set in de bushes, he watch an' he wait, lay low an' he don' say nuffin'

June 26, 2011, 04:57 AM	#10
zfk55 Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2009 Location: Lost Prairie Montana Posts: 391	I inherited my Dad's reloading room and you can tell it's layout is 19th century technology. Latigo __________________ www.swissproductsllc.com An'' ole' Brer' Rabbit, he set in de bushes, he watch an' he wait, lay low an' he don' say nuffin'

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