how/where/what is your press mounted on?

[WESHOOT2]

All are bolted to big long wide pieces of pressure-treated lumber; those are bolted to the Earth's core.



My development bench wears three presses; my production bench mounts only the Dillon XL650. The pressure-treated lumber holding the presses is bolted to their respective bench.

[flashhole]

I used 5/16 steel plate that I secured to the bench.

[floydster]

On my loading bench's I use mounting blocks made from hardwood using tee nuts and knobs, all holes in the mounting plates correspond with each other so I can move any machine to one of five different locations on the bench's, takes only a few seconds to do this.
And if I want a totally clean bench it only takes a few minutes to unbolt the plates.
I favor this to a rail system I was going to use.

[floydster]

More pic's.

[floydster]

Few more.

[flashhole]

Nice job floydster, I especially like that wood stand you made for your scale.

[floydster]

Thanks Flash, it works out really well at eye level.

[roberto mervicini]

The basement original wood floor and giprock walls are covered with 5/8plywood to protect them. On it I build one L shape work table with 2x4 and 2x6 frame, 3/4" double plywood top and the press is bolted on the smaller end of the L.
When I do not reload is always messy look.... this is my normal order... but when I reload I clean it all up in 20 minute and go.
I reload mainly rifles cartridges.
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roberto

[ClemBert]

For my solution check out this thread.

[DaveBeal]

how/where/what is your press mounted on?

One of these - $200 at Sam's Club. Solid maple top, sturdy tubular metal frame and leveling feet.

[markr]

All are bolted to big long wide pieces of pressure-treated lumber; those are bolted to the Earth's core.

Now that is funny.

Did you sink Caissons or battered pilings?

[FEG]

Every press I own is mounted to a 1 1/2" stair riser cut to the necessary length. These are a Redding Big Boss, Lee Turret, and Lee Challenger. I then use 4 C-clamps to attach these to a Sears Craftsman work bench (don't know the model#). I load the work bench down with components, like most people, to eliminate any movement.

I bought the Craftsman bench via an internet sale for something like $60 ten years ago. I probably spent more money on the clamps and stair risers!

[DocAitch]

I built my bench with 2x4s and 3/4 " ply top covered with masonite .I used diagonal braces (see last picture) for rigidity and the legs are "L" pieces constructed of 2 2x4s. I cut "step plugs" in the top and can remove or replace these as needed to use my presses and powder measures. If I just need a clear space, I take of the tools and replace the plugs.
The first picture is the bench with a lot of stuff on it set up for 45 Colt on the left with a Lee turret and powder measure. At the other end is my Dillon set up for 9mm.

Shot at 2010-05-16
This is the same section of bench 3 minutes later with the two presses and the powder measure removed.

Shot at 2010-05-16
This one shows how I can mount with up to 4 C clamps for a rock solid mount

Shot at 2009-11-13
A view of the step plugs

Shot at 2009-11-13
Under side shot

Shot at 2009-11-13
I am neither a carpenter nor a machinist and it shows in my work, but this set up is rock solid , was built with simple hand tools, is extremely versatile, and was quick to build.
DocAitch

[dmazur]

An old door.

Yep. I have an old solid-core door mounted to 4x4 legs. 1x6 cross-bracing keeps the whole thing steady.

This isn't as well made as my workbench, but it seems to work fine to support a 550B.

[closetgunnut]

I built my bench with 2x4's and 2x6's from a plan I found on-line somewhere.
I mounted my presses on 2x4's and C-clamp them where I need them sorta like DocAitch but not as sophisticated.



Closet

[Kevin Rohrer]

Here is bench #1. It is made entirely of 2x12 boards and its dimensions are 4'9"W x 30"D x 38"H.

The reloading room is is a bit of disarray as I just got this bench setup and a second, larger one is under construction. Only the Dillon and CH presses are permanently mounted to bench #1. The B&M powder measure and Lachmiller primer press get C-clamped as needed.

Bench #2 will be made of six 4x4 legs and the top, sides, and back will be 2x12 boards. Its dimensions will be 6'W x 30"D x 38"H. When pushed against bench #1 and the wall, it's not going to move. I haven't decided if I will bolt both benches together or not.

I will also be adding a bottom shelf as well as book shelves to the top of #2. This bench will hold the Lachmiller and B&M, a Lyman #55 powder measure, a Herters' C-press, and a Hollywood press.

[Dustin0]

MY sad little bench mount on a TV dinner table bolted to the wall. Not bad for an appartment setup.

[Hey_Allen]

I bolted mine to an oak stair tread. One inch thick, twelve deep, and four feet long, gives me some good space to clamp it down, and to mount various tools to it at different times and locations.

By countersinking the holes from the bottom, I am able to use carriage bolts and still mount it on a nice table with no damage to the top surface of the table. This let me use it clamped to the end of my dining room table, when I was still an apartment dweller.

[Scrapperz]

I'm totally portable, It's light, strong, and breaks down easily. Can also mount another press on the opposite side.

[redbeard55]

I wanted to build a sturdy bench on the cheap. I used cement block and 2X12s for the top. I had never tried brick working before. 3 courses high and 3 across the back. Turned the top row of block on its side and filled the holes with mortar. Implanted bolt into the mortar and then fastened the 2X12s. Absolutely no movement. To secure to the floor, I simply used Liquid nail. Can't be moved, but then again it doesn't move.

[mongoose33]

Pretty clever, Redbeard!