How Should I Mount My Co-Ax Above The Bench? Not hanging off the side, but on top.

[vpr80]

So I decided to use the recent Midway coupons and ordered the Forster Co-Ax. I figured I can always go back to my XL650 for mass production, but the Forster is good for random calibers and the really accurate stuff.

Anyway, my bench has two drawers in the front so I can't have the press hanging off the frontside and blocking a drawer. The XL is on top of a Strong Mount and it works great so I need a similar solution for the Co-Ax.

Any ideas? I want something nice and clean, not just a chunk of wood.

Thanks

[Boomer8404]

If u can do metal work(cutting and welding), then use 1" angle iron to make a cube frame that can bolt to the top of your bench then bolt the press to it.

Or use about 4 2x6 blocks with another cut longer on top for an overhang tp mount press.

Or a 12-16" long 2x6. Leave it overhung off the bench to have clearance to mount press, you can countersink the holes from underkneath and have the bolts that fasten the press come up from the bottom. Then youll need two sets of holes that correspond fore and aft on the table and 2x6. Use flanged nut inserts installed in the holes on the underside of your benchtop. It makes a quick on quick off mount/unmounting. I can provide you with a illustrasion if youd like.

Let me know, hope this helps.

[vpr80]

Sorry should have mentioned that I can't do wood or metal work. Don't have the tools or skills. I need something that can be purchased or mildly altered to make work.

Thanks

[Boomer8404]

Well that stinks. Basically you need me. If ilI could box me up and send me over to you that would be perfect. Cause the moat simple solution i could tell you, would beto drill a couple of holes and mount it to the side.

[Clark]

A lot of guys get two co-ax presses and leave one in small jaws and one in large jaws.

I have made modifications to over come that so I can swap jaws blindfolded in a few seconds.

Carried away with myself, I designed and made improved jaws, jawholder housings, and wear plates.



My jaws and wear plates are just clones, but I was able to make much better jaw holder housings.

[Don H]

vpr80,
Might want to give the Dillon Strong Mount a look: http://www.dillonprecision.com/#/con...nts_XL650_only
I imagine that it would only need a few holes drilled to make it work in your application.

[vpr80]

The Dillon Strong Mount is my back-up plan at this time. Only problem is that it's much bigger than I need so I was hoping that maybe there is another solution. Thanks

[Nomo4me]

Unless you are 6'5", I would sacrifice use of a drawer for better mounting height.
Reloading being so reptitious, I'd value comfort and convenience over that extra bit of storage.

[vpr80]

I'm not 6'5", but I used a bar height chair and it's ok when using the Dillon.

[vpr80]

I can't believe that I didn't realize this before, but if you pull the handle down, the bars come up so it's only approx 2.5" below the table top at that point. Since my table is approx 1.5" thick I only need a spacer that's approx 1" high. So now anyone know where or how I can get a nice aluminum spacer? Thanks

[FM12]

I have a Co-Ax and love it!! The more you use it the more you'll love yours!!

[Dr. Strangelove]

Originally Posted by vpr80

Sorry should have mentioned that I can't do wood or metal work. Don't have the tools or skills.

I mean no disrespect, but if you can load your own, then this is a really easy fix. The bare essential tools required are a handsaw and a drill.

Originally Posted by Boomer8404

Or use about 4 2x6 blocks with another cut longer on top for an overhang tp mount press.

Or a 12-16" long 2x6. Leave it overhung off the bench to have clearance to mount press, you can countersink the holes from underkneath and have the bolts that fasten the press come up from the bottom. Then youll need two sets of holes that correspond fore and aft on the table and 2x6. Use flanged nut inserts installed in the holes on the underside of your benchtop. It makes a quick on quick off mount/unmounting. I can provide you with a illustrasion if youd like.

Seriously, a handsaw and a drill are the only tools you need to do this.

Originally Posted by vpr80

I can't believe that I didn't realize this before, but if you pull the handle down, the bars come up so it's only approx 2.5" below the table top at that point. Since my table is approx 1.5" thick I only need a spacer that's approx 1" high. So now anyone know where or how I can get a nice aluminum spacer? Thanks

Go to Lowe's or Home Depot, look in the lumber section scrap bin, or just ask some friends if they have a short section of 2x6. Cut to length, drill holes to secure the piece of wood to the bench. Drill mounting holes for the press into it and mount the press.

It's no more complicated than drilling the holes to mount the press.

[Sport45]

A 2x4 or 2x6 is just about 1.5" thick...

[Rembrandt]

Sinclair has a wood mount that should do the trick....I had one similar that was offered at one time by Lyman, later copied it and made one from aluminum.


http://www.sinclairintl.com/product/...ss-Accessories

[vpr80]

Too bad the Sinclair site is blocked at my work, will need to check at home.

Yes I can def make something out of wood, but I would rather get something nice made from alum.

Rembrandt, that mount looks amazing! Do you know when I can get an alum piece like the one you have on top? But I just need a small one, approx 3"W by 3.5"D and 1"H.

[Rembrandt]

Originally Posted by vpr80

.....approx 3"W by 3.5"D and 1"H.

Any local machine shop should have some.

[vpr80]

I can try to find a couple in the area. Just so that I have an idea of whether they are trying to rip me off....how much should a piece of alum that size cost me?

Thanks

[Rembrandt]

Just a guess.....maybe $20-$30.

[vpr80]

Ok sounds good...thanks!