Reloading Bench

Racerx1166 · January 11, 2005, 02:35 PM

I just did a move and had to leave my reloading bench behind. I'm not skilled with the whole woodworking thing so I'm hoping to maybe buy one. Got feelers out for a local source but -

Can anyone give me some input as to where to buy one prefabbed and any indication what the pricing would be?

Running low on ammo so any help would be appreciated.

TIA

arthurrh · January 11, 2005, 03:05 PM

I went to the local hardware store and bought a generic metal bench. Came with 4 drawers, a nice particle board table-top, a lower shelf, a peg-board back, and a little upper shelf, nice for holding bullets, etc.

It cost about $140 and was the "assemble it yourself" kind. It's worked out quite nicely for me. If I remember when I get home I can take a picture.

Doug242ti · January 11, 2005, 04:07 PM

Where abouts do you live?

bill k · January 11, 2005, 06:25 PM

I have a Frankford Arsenal Portable Reloading Stand and I love it. I'm able to mount my press and powder dispenser to it. It sells for $49.99 at Midway USA, the product number is 155024. For storage I removed a few books from my book case, emptied out a drawer in my filing cabinet, and do my reloading at my desk.

scottys1 · January 11, 2005, 10:36 PM

I bought a workbench at Sears. It has a thick wood top and two rows of toolbox drawers underneath. I have a Rock Chucker mounted on one corner and a Dillon 550 on the other. The drawers hold dies, tools, ammo boxes, and whatever else I need handy. It's been a few years, but I got it for $135 on sale.

AustinMike · January 11, 2005, 10:43 PM

Got mine at Sears. It's been a couple years, but I think it was only $80 or $90 on sale. I've seen the same type at Home Depot, Lowes, etc.

Guy B. Meredith · January 12, 2005, 12:14 AM

I just picked up a $70 Gorilla bench at OSH/Sears, doubled the thickness of the top with some oak plywood I had sitting around and have cranked out in excess of 25,000 rounds with no problems.

Doug242ti · January 12, 2005, 12:02 PM

one suggestion, if you use a partical board/mdf cored wood, use 1" thick. You'll thank me

Racerx1166 · January 12, 2005, 12:42 PM

Called an acquaintance who does woodworking on the side and he agreed to build one for me. Now all I need are plans.

Thanks for the input. Some good ideas, actually.

sundog · January 13, 2005, 09:37 AM

Just what I was going to suggest - get a buddy to do the wood working. Here's a link for a dandy loading bench

http://www.reload-nrma.com/

go down to the order form. If I'm not mistaken, there's a pic of one in this month's American Rifleman, or maybe Handloaders. Really nice bench. sundog

crazylegs · January 15, 2005, 01:14 PM

This is an old surplus steel desk with a bolted -on solid core door. Rock stable and free ( other than some labor and a couple bucks for hardware.
Crazylegs

Robert M Boren Sr · January 15, 2005, 02:38 PM

http://www.midwayusa.com/rewriteaproduct/538335

I also have the NRMA plans to build your own. I'm not a carpenter by no means, but I still done it and it turned out good.

January 11, 2005, 02:35 PM	#1
Racerx1166 Junior Member Join Date: January 11, 2005 Posts: 14	Reloading Bench I just did a move and had to leave my reloading bench behind. I'm not skilled with the whole woodworking thing so I'm hoping to maybe buy one. Got feelers out for a local source but - Can anyone give me some input as to where to buy one prefabbed and any indication what the pricing would be? Running low on ammo so any help would be appreciated. TIA

January 11, 2005, 04:07 PM	#3
Doug242ti Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 316	Where abouts do you live? __________________ www.pbase.com/dkauer744 NRA Member

January 11, 2005, 06:25 PM	#4
bill k Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 2004 Location: Dog Creek, CA Posts: 457	I have a Frankford Arsenal Portable Reloading Stand and I love it. I'm able to mount my press and powder dispenser to it. It sells for $49.99 at Midway USA, the product number is 155024. For storage I removed a few books from my book case, emptied out a drawer in my filing cabinet, and do my reloading at my desk. __________________ Retired Air Force 8th TFW The Wolfpack

January 12, 2005, 12:02 PM	#8
Doug242ti Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 316	one suggestion, if you use a partical board/mdf cored wood, use 1" thick. You'll thank me __________________ www.pbase.com/dkauer744 NRA Member

January 12, 2005, 12:42 PM	#9
Racerx1166 Junior Member Join Date: January 11, 2005 Posts: 14	Had a brainstorm last night Called an acquaintance who does woodworking on the side and he agreed to build one for me. Now all I need are plans. Thanks for the input. Some good ideas, actually.

January 11, 2005, 03:05 PM	#2
arthurrh Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2004 Posts: 189	I went to the local hardware store and bought a generic metal bench. Came with 4 drawers, a nice particle board table-top, a lower shelf, a peg-board back, and a little upper shelf, nice for holding bullets, etc. It cost about $140 and was the "assemble it yourself" kind. It's worked out quite nicely for me. If I remember when I get home I can take a picture.

January 11, 2005, 10:36 PM	#5
scottys1 Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2004 Posts: 316	I bought a workbench at Sears. It has a thick wood top and two rows of toolbox drawers underneath. I have a Rock Chucker mounted on one corner and a Dillon 550 on the other. The drawers hold dies, tools, ammo boxes, and whatever else I need handy. It's been a few years, but I got it for $135 on sale.

January 11, 2005, 10:43 PM	#6
AustinMike Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 171	Got mine at Sears. It's been a couple years, but I think it was only $80 or $90 on sale. I've seen the same type at Home Depot, Lowes, etc.

January 12, 2005, 12:14 AM	#7
Guy B. Meredith Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 1999 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 1,581	I just picked up a $70 Gorilla bench at OSH/Sears, doubled the thickness of the top with some oak plywood I had sitting around and have cranked out in excess of 25,000 rounds with no problems.

January 13, 2005, 09:37 AM	#10
sundog Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 1999 Location: Green Country, OK Posts: 782	Just what I was going to suggest - get a buddy to do the wood working. Here's a link for a dandy loading bench http://www.reload-nrma.com/ go down to the order form. If I'm not mistaken, there's a pic of one in this month's American Rifleman, or maybe Handloaders. Really nice bench. sundog __________________ safety first

January 15, 2005, 02:38 PM	#12
Robert M Boren Sr Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 269	http://www.midwayusa.com/rewriteaproduct/538335 I also have the NRMA plans to build your own. I'm not a carpenter by no means, but I still done it and it turned out good.