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97th Signalman
06-04-08, 23:26
I started back into reloading about two months ago after a 40 year pause. I got alot of help with my equipment and process decisions from you guys as well as some others on a couple other forums.

I am now reloading .38 special, .45 ACP, 30-30, 30-40, .308, .300 Savage, .223, .303 Brit., 6.5 Swede, and .30-06. In the future I will probably reload 9mm Luger and 7.63 Mauser pistol.

Here are some photos of my set up and the bench that I built:
markm
06-05-08, 08:17
Looks great.

I just went and bought a metal workbench with the wood top at SEARs. I think Dillon was selling some put together yourself wood reloading bench for some outrageous price.

My craftsman unit was a great value, but it doesn't have the benchtop shelving like you made.
Perryguy
06-06-08, 15:31
Is that bench bolted to the floor?
Rich776
06-06-08, 15:45
Looks great.

I just went and bought a metal workbench with the wood top at SEARs. I think Dillon was selling some put together yourself wood reloading bench for some outrageous price.

My craftsman unit was a great value, but it doesn't have the benchtop shelving like you made.

How is the craftsman? I plan to get that as well for my reloading bench?
97th Signalman
06-06-08, 17:45
Is that bench bolted to the floor?

No, it's not bolted to the floor. It is very solid and stable as it is. I built to be heavy and took pains to make it very square and plumb.
markm
06-06-08, 18:44
How is the craftsman? I plan to get that as well for my reloading bench?

Great! Cheap and easy. Load the drawers down with your reloading stuff and it's plenty solid. I use the Dillon strong mount on top of the bench.
Rich776
06-06-08, 18:51
Great! Cheap and easy. Load the drawers down with your reloading stuff and it's plenty solid. I use the Dillon strong mount on top of the bench.

Thanks! I plan on getting the 550 with the strong mount as well.
warpigM-4
06-06-08, 19:50
I hate you;) Just kidding i need a set up like that, Outstanding!!!
ARx3
06-08-08, 21:09
I've been using this bench for the past 25 years, although it's become more crowed as the years have gone by.


http://img460.imageshack.us/img460/1796/reloadingroom0019od.th.jpg (http://img460.imageshack.us/my.php?image=reloadingroom0019od.jpg)
Liquid Rhino
06-11-08, 10:34
Looks good! :)
toddackerman
06-12-08, 23:20
Looks great.

I just went and bought a metal workbench with the wood top at SEARs. I think Dillon was selling some put together yourself wood reloading bench for some outrageous price.

My craftsman unit was a great value, but it doesn't have the benchtop shelving like you made.

Mark...

Do you have a Pic of your Sear's bench? I have to move out of my "Man Cave" due to a divorce and need something smaller for my apartment. How much was it?

Thanks!
markm
06-13-08, 08:23
I'll try to get one tonight.

Damn it! Now I have to unclutter it so I don't look like a slob! :mad:

I can't remember the price - it's been so long now.
toddackerman
06-13-08, 08:39
I'll try to get one tonight.

Damn it! Now I have to unclutter it so I don't look like a slob! :mad:

I can't remember the price - it's been so long now.

Mark...

Nevermind. I went to their website and saw the options. I think I'm just going to cut mine down a bit for apartment use. It's very strong. Built on 4x4 legs, 2x4's, 2"x12" lower shelves, and a 1 1/2" solid core door top. I got it in here in pieces (from my old house), I can get it out.

Thanks for the offer!
markm
06-13-08, 08:43
No sweat. I was looking for an excuse to get a pic of all the primed brass I have bagged up though. Maybe I'll take a pic anyway! :p
dreamer56
06-13-08, 21:33
Welcome back 97th... bench looks good.

I like seeing pics because I get ideas for my own bench - there are some real creative people out there - my bench used to be my workbench home built til along came the Rockchucker and Dillon 550 -

My bench is not in this - but there are some amazing setups in this thread of pictures if anyone wants to look:

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=218720&highlight=reloading+bench

:)
acerman
09-07-08, 23:04
Here is my Dream Shop. Primarilly used for reloading, gun cleaning. Or any thing gun related!
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b166/acerman/100_0087.jpg
Kurt Reifert
09-09-08, 07:04
You guys must have a lot more free time than I do.
That bench is beautiful.
I just picked up a piece of laminated counter top and a couple of kitchen cabinets, screwed them together and bolted them to the wall.
Quick, cheap and I was finished in less then an hour. Very solid.