Does your reloading area look this messy after 4 hours work?

Scottcc · March 17, 2019, 06:41 PM

Just when I thought I was done, I think,wow I have a lot to clean up. Just a hand me down Lee press, I'm in the market for a progressive.

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pete2 · March 17, 2019, 06:46 PM

Mine is worse even before I start.

Pahoo · March 17, 2019, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Mine is worse even before I start.

Guilty as charged and blessed to have a spouse that is very patient and forgiving..... ....

Be Safe !!!

Scottcc · March 17, 2019, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Pahoo

Guilty as charged and blessed to have a spouse that is very patient and forgiving..... ....

Be Safe !!!

My wife says, don't forget about us after the second hours.

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Metal god · March 17, 2019, 06:57 PM

30 minutes

Nick_C_S · March 17, 2019, 08:02 PM

My load area is far cleaner than either of the pics. I couldn't function like that. The guns laying around is certainly not my gig either.

Charlie98 · March 17, 2019, 08:23 PM

Because my work area is so small, I have to keep it tidy or I will be spilling stuff or knocking things over.

littlebikerider · March 17, 2019, 08:47 PM

I keep stuff in order and labelled. Even my messes look neat! It's too easy to lose track of what you're doing and make ammo that will blow a gun up...or worse.

Metal god · March 17, 2019, 08:52 PM

If you look close at my pic you'll see there is no powder around . I was testing case headspace and seating depths . I believe at the time I was posting in real time here at TFL about what I was doing .

There is a lot of things on that bench that would never be there if I was actually reloading a cartridge . Trimmer , wrenches , flash light , sizing dies , bushings , hammer puller etc etc .

My bench is much cleaner when reloading

F. Guffey · March 17, 2019, 08:59 PM

You have a wall? and a corner and another wall? MY walls are at least 3 ft. away. You have a work bench? I have stands.

F. Guffey

Jsnake711 · March 17, 2019, 09:08 PM

Ive got that same press! Hand me down ...Yup, I'm working on a loading bench, right now im loading on the kitchen table my wife sits sometimes. While she's working on crafting. But I want a dedicated loading table.

Scottcc · March 17, 2019, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by F. Guffey

You have a wall? and a corner and another wall? MY walls are at least 3 ft. away. You have a work bench? I have stands.

F. Guffey

The area is in my basement. I keep the powder in the garage cabinet. When I start to reload, I grab the powder I need and put back when finished. The garage is pretty safe with a firewall between, it even blocks most the WiFi signal. The house came with a table attached to about 1/3 of the basement walls, it's very convenient.

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pwc · March 17, 2019, 10:26 PM

Messy? That's not messy.....cluttered maybe, but not messy.

Geezerbiker · March 18, 2019, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by pete2

Mine is worse even before I start.

I was thinking the same thing. I have to tidy it up to get started...

Tony

rvenneman · March 18, 2019, 09:56 AM

That looks like mine after I clean up.

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mikld · March 18, 2019, 10:24 AM

Perhaps I'm a little different, I'm sure because of how I was raise and taught to use tools. If yer tools ain't taken care of, they won't take care of you. I would never leave my dial calipers laying on the bench, they are picked up, measures something, then put back. No big deal. I find reloading is so much easier and enjoyable if I don't have to dig around for components and my dies have individual boxes where they live. No, my shop is not pristine, with every screw in it's assigned place, but there's a big difference between sloppy and cluttered, and I rarely have to look for components or tools...

(started using Pa's tools when I was 10, and became a lifelong machinist/mechanic who depended on tools to put beans on the table)

Nathan · March 18, 2019, 10:45 AM

I am surprised to see so much activity going on and no notes or log book....

When doing a process, I like a clear unworked bin, in process 1- 10 cases and a completed bin. Then I can’t get lost in the middle.

I also noticed a lack of labels, but sometimes that is hard to see. ...for example, I keep 1 powder can out to tell me what I’d in the measure, 1 primer cover to tell me primers in use, label on last load on my due box.

That said, my tools tend to pile up a bit until I switch processes.

Scottcc · March 18, 2019, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Nathan

I am surprised to see so much activity going on and no notes or log book....

When doing a process, I like a clear unworked bin, in process 1- 10 cases and a completed bin. Then I can’t get lost in the middle.

I also noticed a lack of labels, but sometimes that is hard to see. ...for example, I keep 1 powder can out to tell me what I’d in the measure, 1 primer cover to tell me primers in use, label on last load on my due box.

That said, my tools tend to pile up a bit until I switch processes.

I keep notes on my iPad. I also input how a rifle performs with different loads. I don't have a chrono yet, but I can record accuracy.

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RC20 · March 18, 2019, 12:25 PM

1. I agree reloading bench should be clean

2. Yours makes mine look like I am the worlds worst reloader, yours is a clean room by comparison.

Sleep well at night, I don't - I have nightmares about that messy bench chasing me down and stuffing powder down my throat.

ps: I don't have pistols laying on top of boxes though!

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Messy? That's not messy.....cluttered maybe, but not messy.

Phew, wait till I post my picture. people will go screaming for the door.

RC20 · March 18, 2019, 12:30 PM

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Perhaps I'm a little different, I'm sure because of how I was raise and taught to use tools. If yer tools ain't taken care of, they won't take care of you.

My dad was a diesel mechanic. I guess my tools are more tolerant, they do fine (mostly ) - I am a pathetic case of not being well organized (well, maybe not at all). I am used to me as are my tools.

I did get all my paperwork cleaned up on the Dining table this weekend though!

F. Guffey · March 18, 2019, 01:07 PM

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The area is in my basement. I keep the powder in the garage cabinet. When I start to reload, I grab the powder I need and put back when finished. The garage is pretty safe with a firewall between, it even blocks most the WiFi signal. The house came with a table attached to about 1/3 of the basement walls, it's very convenient.

Scottcc, I can see your walls, I have not seen my walls in over 30 years.

F. Guffey

FrankenMauser · March 18, 2019, 01:14 PM

Looks alright to me - other than the precariously placed pistols. (If you don't want it to fall, don't put it where it can.)

Reloadron · March 18, 2019, 02:05 PM

[QUOTE]Pete2:
Mine is worse even before I start.[/QUOTE]

That would be me also. About now, my reloading areas are sort of expanded across half the house.

Ron

Jack Ryan · March 18, 2019, 02:12 PM

Exactly.

Scottcc · March 18, 2019, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by F. Guffey

Scottcc, I can see your walls, I have not seen my walls in over 30 years.

F. Guffey

Ah, I get what you're saying now.

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March 17, 2019, 06:41 PM	#1
Scottcc Member Join Date: December 22, 2015 Posts: 34	Does your reloading area look this messy after 4 hours work? Just when I thought I was done, I think,wow I have a lot to clean up. Just a hand me down Lee press, I'm in the market for a progressive. Sent from my SM-J737P using Tapatalk

March 17, 2019, 06:57 PM	#5
Metal god Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 6,876	30 minutes __________________ If Jesus had a gun , he'd probably still be alive ! I almost always write my posts regardless of content in a jovial manor and intent . If that's not how you took it , please try again .

March 17, 2019, 08:02 PM	#6
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,523	My load area is far cleaner than either of the pics. I couldn't function like that. The guns laying around is certainly not my gig either. __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association

March 17, 2019, 08:23 PM	#7
Charlie98 Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2006 Location: Great state of Texas Posts: 1,077	Because my work area is so small, I have to keep it tidy or I will be spilling stuff or knocking things over. __________________ _______________ "I have this pistol pointed at your heart!" "That is my least vulnerable spot."

March 17, 2019, 08:52 PM	#9
Metal god Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 6,876	If you look close at my pic you'll see there is no powder around . I was testing case headspace and seating depths . I believe at the time I was posting in real time here at TFL about what I was doing . There is a lot of things on that bench that would never be there if I was actually reloading a cartridge . Trimmer , wrenches , flash light , sizing dies , bushings , hammer puller etc etc . My bench is much cleaner when reloading __________________ If Jesus had a gun , he'd probably still be alive ! I almost always write my posts regardless of content in a jovial manor and intent . If that's not how you took it , please try again .

March 17, 2019, 06:46 PM	#2
pete2 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 2,566	Mine is worse even before I start.

March 17, 2019, 08:47 PM	#8
littlebikerider Senior Member Join Date: September 10, 2018 Posts: 131	I keep stuff in order and labelled. Even my messes look neat! It's too easy to lose track of what you're doing and make ammo that will blow a gun up...or worse.

March 17, 2019, 08:59 PM	#10
F. Guffey Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2008 Posts: 7,249	You have a wall? and a corner and another wall? MY walls are at least 3 ft. away. You have a work bench? I have stands. F. Guffey

March 17, 2019, 09:08 PM	#11
Jsnake711 Member Join Date: January 18, 2019 Posts: 95	Ive got that same press! Hand me down ...Yup, I'm working on a loading bench, right now im loading on the kitchen table my wife sits sometimes. While she's working on crafting. But I want a dedicated loading table.

March 17, 2019, 10:26 PM	#13
pwc Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2018 Location: AZ Posts: 236	Messy? That's not messy.....cluttered maybe, but not messy.

March 18, 2019, 09:56 AM	#15
rvenneman Junior Member Join Date: October 26, 2016 Location: Yuma AZ Posts: 1	That looks like mine after I clean up. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

March 18, 2019, 10:24 AM	#16
mikld Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2009 Location: Southern Oregon! Posts: 2,891	Perhaps I'm a little different, I'm sure because of how I was raise and taught to use tools. If yer tools ain't taken care of, they won't take care of you. I would never leave my dial calipers laying on the bench, they are picked up, measures something, then put back. No big deal. I find reloading is so much easier and enjoyable if I don't have to dig around for components and my dies have individual boxes where they live. No, my shop is not pristine, with every screw in it's assigned place, but there's a big difference between sloppy and cluttered, and I rarely have to look for components or tools... (started using Pa's tools when I was 10, and became a lifelong machinist/mechanic who depended on tools to put beans on the table) __________________ My Anchor is holding fast! I've learned how to stand on my own two knees...

March 18, 2019, 10:45 AM	#17
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,331	I am surprised to see so much activity going on and no notes or log book.... When doing a process, I like a clear unworked bin, in process 1- 10 cases and a completed bin. Then I can’t get lost in the middle. I also noticed a lack of labels, but sometimes that is hard to see. ...for example, I keep 1 powder can out to tell me what I’d in the measure, 1 primer cover to tell me primers in use, label on last load on my due box. That said, my tools tend to pile up a bit until I switch processes.

March 18, 2019, 01:14 PM	#22
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	Looks alright to me - other than the precariously placed pistols. (If you don't want it to fall, don't put it where it can.) __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

March 18, 2019, 02:05 PM	#23
Reloadron Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 2016 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Suburbs Posts: 1,750	[QUOTE]Pete2: Mine is worse even before I start.[/QUOTE] That would be me also. About now, my reloading areas are sort of expanded across half the house. Ron

March 18, 2019, 02:12 PM	#24
Jack Ryan Member Join Date: November 9, 2009 Posts: 61	Exactly. __________________ Free men own guns. Slaves don't.