Pictures of Loading Bench

T191032 · January 29, 2008, 10:16 PM

Just a couple of cropped shots...

res45 · January 30, 2008, 12:47 AM

My old Lyman single stage

Three bin filing cabinet for all my storage I got at Goodwill for $5

Large tackle box for all the small stuff

Frankford Arsenal tumbler under the press

fourrobert13 · January 30, 2008, 01:14 AM

My favorite place in my house.

Crosshair · January 30, 2008, 01:26 AM

Here is mine.

/I'm not smiling because the self timer on my camera is a PITA to use and this photo is about the 7th try.

KeithB78 · January 30, 2008, 08:14 AM

T191032, i see you got your own ziploc bags, i just steal my wifes

KeithB78 · January 30, 2008, 08:17 AM

Here is my bench, Dillon 550B and a Lee Turret

latest addition to bench electronic scales

Foxbat · January 30, 2008, 03:37 PM

Work in progress, so somewhat disorganized.

T191032 · January 30, 2008, 06:49 PM

KeithB78,

No wife/gf to steal them from... LOL

The more I see others bench set-ups, the more ideas of improvements for mine come...I have to change the positioning (and height) of my Powder Measure, and probably should work up a stand for my scale like KeithB78's. I'm far from organized like some of ya'll are. LOL
I made my platform for the press raised (Pyramid influence) for the "Cheap" wood style of Dillon's strong mount. Then the other night, I was browsing other posts about reloading bench set-ups, and found Rembrandts convertible platform and was awestruck!
It took me 3hrs to load 150 pre-sized/primed 9mm, with checks for powder weighing. I don't trust the powder to drop right into the small case, so I was using the funnel to assure it went to the right place, awkward and slow, but sure.

Rembrandt · January 30, 2008, 07:43 PM

Been working on this for the past year....nearly done.

T-Bear · January 30, 2008, 09:55 PM

That is impossible

Nice and quality work go hand in hand.

VonFatman · February 2, 2008, 07:58 PM

Some very nice set-ups gents! I love looking at the details in each photo in hopes of finding something new I can "borrow" for my bench.

Rembrandt's set up is only a dream...but what a dream!

foxbat,
Wow, lots of room to spread out!! Nice!

I just added another light fixture over the bench which helped a bunch. I still need a bit more light on the right side of the 650.

redhawk41 · February 2, 2008, 08:31 PM

VonFatman,

Just a suggestion if I may:

Have you tried hanging those fixtures perpendicular to your bench?

Silentarmy · February 3, 2008, 04:03 AM

Rembrant, that heavy butcher block top stuff is the cats meow!! When economy of space is not such an issue, I plan to put something like that together! Did the rolling block tops cabinets come from Costco/ sams club?

FatWhiteMan · February 3, 2008, 08:26 AM

VonFatman · February 3, 2008, 09:05 AM

redhawk41,
I had not thought of turning the fixtures. Easy to try! Thanks.

Bob

Rembrandt · February 3, 2008, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silentarmy

.... that heavy butcher block top stuff is the cats meow!! When economy of space is not such an issue, I plan to put something like that together! Did the rolling block tops cabinets come from Costco/ sams club?

Got mine at Sams Club....very reasonably priced.

Foxbat · February 3, 2008, 12:11 PM

VonFatman - I think I counted 10 or 11 caliber changes for Dillon - way to go, man!

I usually hang the fixtures as you did, but in continuous rows along the benches, they give best most even light that way - I think I got about 30 in my basement/workshop.

Personally, in your case I would add one or two more on the right. I don't know your age, but I am 57 and a little bit of extra light is quite welcome!

One other suggestion to everyone - since most of us seem to be basement rats... painting the walls white makes incredible difference.

VonFatman · February 3, 2008, 01:28 PM

Foxbat,
I too have "mature" eyes...I'll be 50 in July! Agreed, I'll try one on the right of the bench. This past summer I got power installed around the bench and it made a huge difference in terms lighting options.

Two power outlets are above the bench.

Yes, I have to admit, I have complete invested in quick-changes for each of my calibers (straight wall calibers). I don't have a lot of other "distractions" such as cars, motorcycles, coin collections, party lifestyle etc.

So...my funds (funds I don't enjoy with my wife/best friend) get put into my bench and somewhat eclectic accumulation of guns.

Bob

mag41vance · February 4, 2008, 08:49 AM

My Space is now in my basement after several years of being in my shed.

doors opened

Mach II Sailor · February 4, 2008, 09:40 AM

you people with those sterile looking loading benches make me sick !!

but, on the other hand, mine would make you all sick

mullet · February 4, 2008, 11:38 AM

I built my bench this weekend.
..ended up being 15' long...cant wait to get everything set up on it. I hope to have a powder/loading station, a sizing case prep area, and a gunsmith section.

VonFatman · February 4, 2008, 02:15 PM

Mach II Sailor,
Well...it just means we have "other" issues!

mullet,
WELCOME...That's a killer layout! Good work. I like the more narrow bench top.

Bob

3wide · February 4, 2008, 02:49 PM

hey mullet great job on the bench. 15' long is a good starting point, the more room to move around the better. started on re-doing a room in the basement for my reloading area. my bench will be horseshoe shaped, 6' x 10' x 6'. will post pictures when done.

hey can anyone identify the powder measure setup on foxbat's post. the one i'm curious on is the press furthest to the left. thanks...

VonFatman · February 4, 2008, 02:55 PM

3wide,
Welcome! I think the powder drop you refer to is a Redding...not sure of the specific model.

Bob

3wide · February 4, 2008, 03:19 PM

Quote:

3wide,
Welcome! I think the powder drop you refer to is a Redding...not sure of the specific model.

Bob

looks like it has a linkage hooked up to it for auto powder drops?

January 29, 2008, 10:16 PM	#1
T191032 Member Join Date: January 22, 2008 Location: Shenandoah Valley of VA Posts: 87	Pictures of Loading Bench Just a couple of cropped shots...

January 30, 2008, 12:47 AM	#2
res45 Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2007 Location: NC Posts: 753	My old Lyman single stage Three bin filing cabinet for all my storage I got at Goodwill for $5 Large tackle box for all the small stuff Frankford Arsenal tumbler under the press __________________ The Reloaders Network discord Channel https://discord.gg/Nafuzht

January 30, 2008, 01:14 AM	#3
fourrobert13 Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: South West Ohio Posts: 336	My favorite place in my house. __________________ Be aware of yourself and everything around you.

January 30, 2008, 01:26 AM	#4
Crosshair Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2004 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 5,333	Here is mine. /I'm not smiling because the self timer on my camera is a PITA to use and this photo is about the 7th try. __________________ I don't carry a gun to go looking for trouble, I carry a gun in case trouble finds me.

January 30, 2008, 06:49 PM	#8
T191032 Member Join Date: January 22, 2008 Location: Shenandoah Valley of VA Posts: 87	thanks, KeithB78, No wife/gf to steal them from... LOL The more I see others bench set-ups, the more ideas of improvements for mine come...I have to change the positioning (and height) of my Powder Measure, and probably should work up a stand for my scale like KeithB78's. I'm far from organized like some of ya'll are. LOL I made my platform for the press raised (Pyramid influence) for the "Cheap" wood style of Dillon's strong mount. Then the other night, I was browsing other posts about reloading bench set-ups, and found Rembrandts convertible platform and was awestruck! It took me 3hrs to load 150 pre-sized/primed 9mm, with checks for powder weighing. I don't trust the powder to drop right into the small case, so I was using the funnel to assure it went to the right place, awkward and slow, but sure.

January 30, 2008, 08:14 AM	#5
KeithB78 Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2007 Posts: 156	T191032, i see you got your own ziploc bags, i just steal my wifes

January 30, 2008, 08:17 AM	#6
KeithB78 Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2007 Posts: 156	Here is my bench, Dillon 550B and a Lee Turret latest addition to bench electronic scales

January 30, 2008, 07:43 PM	#9
Rembrandt Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2002 Posts: 2,108	Been working on this for the past year....nearly done.

January 30, 2008, 09:55 PM	#10
T-Bear Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2005 Posts: 119	That is impossible Nice and quality work go hand in hand.

February 2, 2008, 07:58 PM	#11
VonFatman Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2000 Location: Kansas City Posts: 587	Some very nice set-ups gents! I love looking at the details in each photo in hopes of finding something new I can "borrow" for my bench. Rembrandt's set up is only a dream...but what a dream! foxbat, Wow, lots of room to spread out!! Nice! I just added another light fixture over the bench which helped a bunch. I still need a bit more light on the right side of the 650. __________________ "Onward thru the Fog"

February 2, 2008, 08:31 PM	#12
redhawk41 Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2005 Location: Red Desert Posts: 819	VonFatman, Just a suggestion if I may: Have you tried hanging those fixtures perpendicular to your bench? __________________ {empty thought cloud}

February 3, 2008, 04:03 AM	#13
Silentarmy Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2007 Location: Bountiful, Utah Posts: 355	Rembrant, that heavy butcher block top stuff is the cats meow!! When economy of space is not such an issue, I plan to put something like that together! Did the rolling block tops cabinets come from Costco/ sams club? __________________ "No one will Ever buy that PLASTIC gun!" Steve Gallenson, Early 1980's "Those Who live by the sword get Shot by those of us who don't" "What we learn from History is that we do not learn from History!"

February 3, 2008, 08:26 AM	#14
FatWhiteMan Member Join Date: June 10, 2007 Location: Appalachia Posts: 96

February 3, 2008, 09:05 AM	#15
VonFatman Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2000 Location: Kansas City Posts: 587	redhawk41, I had not thought of turning the fixtures. Easy to try! Thanks. Bob __________________ "Onward thru the Fog"

February 3, 2008, 12:11 PM	#17
Foxbat Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2008 Posts: 367	VonFatman - I think I counted 10 or 11 caliber changes for Dillon - way to go, man! I usually hang the fixtures as you did, but in continuous rows along the benches, they give best most even light that way - I think I got about 30 in my basement/workshop. Personally, in your case I would add one or two more on the right. I don't know your age, but I am 57 and a little bit of extra light is quite welcome! One other suggestion to everyone - since most of us seem to be basement rats... painting the walls white makes incredible difference.

February 3, 2008, 01:28 PM	#18
VonFatman Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2000 Location: Kansas City Posts: 587	Foxbat, I too have "mature" eyes...I'll be 50 in July! Agreed, I'll try one on the right of the bench. This past summer I got power installed around the bench and it made a huge difference in terms lighting options. Two power outlets are above the bench. Yes, I have to admit, I have complete invested in quick-changes for each of my calibers (straight wall calibers). I don't have a lot of other "distractions" such as cars, motorcycles, coin collections, party lifestyle etc. So...my funds (funds I don't enjoy with my wife/best friend) get put into my bench and somewhat eclectic accumulation of guns. Bob __________________ "Onward thru the Fog"

February 4, 2008, 08:49 AM	#19
mag41vance Member Join Date: August 5, 2005 Location: Central VA Posts: 23	My Space is now in my basement after several years of being in my shed. doors opened Last edited by mag41vance; February 4, 2008 at 10:40 AM. Reason: picture issue

February 4, 2008, 09:40 AM	#20
Mach II Sailor Junior member Join Date: March 22, 2007 Posts: 480	you people with those sterile looking loading benches make me sick !! but, on the other hand, mine would make you all sick

February 4, 2008, 11:38 AM	#21
mullet Junior Member Join Date: February 4, 2008 Posts: 4	.. I built my bench this weekend. ..ended up being 15' long...cant wait to get everything set up on it. I hope to have a powder/loading station, a sizing case prep area, and a gunsmith section.

February 4, 2008, 02:15 PM	#22
VonFatman Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2000 Location: Kansas City Posts: 587	Mach II Sailor, Well...it just means we have "other" issues! mullet, WELCOME...That's a killer layout! Good work. I like the more narrow bench top. Bob __________________ "Onward thru the Fog"

February 4, 2008, 02:49 PM	#23
3wide Junior Member Join Date: February 4, 2008 Posts: 5	hey mullet great job on the bench. 15' long is a good starting point, the more room to move around the better. started on re-doing a room in the basement for my reloading area. my bench will be horseshoe shaped, 6' x 10' x 6'. will post pictures when done. hey can anyone identify the powder measure setup on foxbat's post. the one i'm curious on is the press furthest to the left. thanks...

February 4, 2008, 02:55 PM	#24
VonFatman Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2000 Location: Kansas City Posts: 587	3wide, Welcome! I think the powder drop you refer to is a Redding...not sure of the specific model. Bob __________________ "Onward thru the Fog"