Stack On Reloading Bench

cwok · November 15, 2011, 12:29 PM

Stack-On sells some reloading benches that I've been looking at on the MIDWAYUSA site.

Has anybody had any experience with them ?

The metal frame appears sturdy enough, but I am wondering how the wooden work top is secured to the frame.
I figure that its almost certainly OK solid for work when pressure is being exerted straight down, but,
I'd probably buy this at the same time that I buy a Hornady Lock-N-Load and don't want to find out that they bench top 'shifts' when being used with a reloading press.

On the Midway site its listed as the Stack-ON 1-Drawer Reloading Bench 20' x 40 ' top with Pegboard backwall Product # 692631 | Stack-On #: WB-402.
I need something I can use in a second floor apartment, so a large built-in that's anchored to the wall studs would probably irritate my landlord.
Some folks get so fussy

hounddawg · November 15, 2011, 12:45 PM

Never had any experience with their reloading benches but if the is the same Stack On that sales tools their tools and toolboxes are top of the line and well made

would this be too large for you ?

http://www.harborfreight.com/60-inch...:referralID=NA

I bought one of these a several years back for my garage and it is solid as a rock.

Don P · November 15, 2011, 12:50 PM

I think this is a better buy, # 648148 I looked for the Craftsman one I have and its no longer available . This is basically it with 1 extra draw
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/648...c=S016ID692631

cwok · November 15, 2011, 01:33 PM

I like both of the the bench suggestions as alternatives,
but,
I have to get something that I can fit into an apartment and the slightly smaller dimensions of the Stack-On will be a better fit.

In fact, one thing I am considering is welding wheels on it so I can move it from the crowded small spare room that is my current reloading area (and storage area for 'stuff''), out into the living room when I'm reloading.

I'm in Texas, and in the summer, would prefer to shut the a/c vent in the spare room park the bench in the living room while reloading.
The 20x40 size would be less awkward to move through the apartment hallway (which is already lined with bookshelves).
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praetorian97 · November 15, 2011, 01:33 PM

Bust out the wood working tools fellas. Get a lot more for your money.

A friend of mine and I make these for $350 locally.

The pre fabs are a little excessively priced in my opinion.

Chaz88 · November 15, 2011, 01:46 PM

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A friend of mine and I make these for $350 locally.

That picture about made me go cross eyed. It makes the bench look six inches out of level.

praetorian97 · November 15, 2011, 02:55 PM

Ha! Reminds me of the original Batman show with Adam West. All the Evil Lairs were crooked.

OkieGentleman · November 15, 2011, 05:59 PM

Hounddawg

Is that a butcher block top on that table?

hounddawg · November 16, 2011, 06:02 AM

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Is that a butcher block top on that table?

yep. for a cheap workbench mine has held up pretty well. Drawers were typical curb furniture so I rebuilt them and added better slides but I paid less than $100 total. Watch the website and you can get 20% off coupons. don't care for a lot of their stuff but some of their things are decent, or modifiable into decent.

November 15, 2011, 12:45 PM	#2
hounddawg Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Posts: 4,232	Never had any experience with their reloading benches but if the is the same Stack On that sales tools their tools and toolboxes are top of the line and well made would this be too large for you ? http://www.harborfreight.com/60-inch...:referralID=NA I bought one of these a several years back for my garage and it is solid as a rock. __________________ “How do I get to the next level?” Well, you get to the next level by being the first one on the range and the last one to leave.” – Jerry Miculek

November 15, 2011, 12:50 PM	#3
Don P Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2005 Location: Swamp dweller Posts: 6,187	I think this is a better buy, # 648148 I looked for the Craftsman one I have and its no longer available . This is basically it with 1 extra draw http://www.midwayusa.com/product/648...c=S016ID692631 __________________ *NRA Life Member, NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, NRA Certified Pistol Instructor,, USPSA & Steel Challange NROI Range Officer, ICORE Range Officer, ,MAG 40 Graduate* *As you are, I once was, As I am, You will be.*

November 15, 2011, 01:33 PM	#4
cwok Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2010 Posts: 316	Bench size I like both of the the bench suggestions as alternatives, but, I have to get something that I can fit into an apartment and the slightly smaller dimensions of the Stack-On will be a better fit. In fact, one thing I am considering is welding wheels on it so I can move it from the crowded small spare room that is my current reloading area (and storage area for 'stuff''), out into the living room when I'm reloading. I'm in Texas, and in the summer, would prefer to shut the a/c vent in the spare room park the bench in the living room while reloading. The 20x40 size would be less awkward to move through the apartment hallway (which is already lined with bookshelves). .

November 15, 2011, 05:59 PM	#8
OkieGentleman Senior Member Join Date: August 18, 1999 Location: OKC Metro Posts: 521	Tabletop Hounddawg Is that a butcher block top on that table?

November 15, 2011, 01:33 PM	#5
praetorian97 Senior Member Join Date: May 9, 2011 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 455	Bust out the wood working tools fellas. Get a lot more for your money. A friend of mine and I make these for $350 locally. The pre fabs are a little excessively priced in my opinion.

November 15, 2011, 02:55 PM	#7
praetorian97 Senior Member Join Date: May 9, 2011 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 455	Ha! Reminds me of the original Batman show with Adam West. All the Evil Lairs were crooked.