Hardwoodmaterials
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What is everyone using for a table? Has anyone tried one of the reloading/work tables they sell online? I cant decide if I want to just buy a table or build one.
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DaveB
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The on-line ones are okay. Just barely, but okay.
Just an opinion, but the space you have allocated for reloading is not the same as mine or anyone else. If you have a single weapon and will reload just that weapon, good, the store example (lots of plastic so please choose wisely) may be okay.
So how many presses are you going to have? You have a place for case prep? Your tumbler & Media & separation stuff inside or in the garage? I promise you this list gets longer-Brass storage? Primer and Powder storage? You muzzle load? And on and on.
So don't go small if you can help it. Picture a 12 foot long 36 inch deep desk on center and both end legs, shelves between legs, a backsplash pegboard with tools and shelves, presses mounted. You know the red/blue/yellow parts boxes & Rack at Harbor Freight? They are great for bullets, allen wrenches, scope caps, old rings, etc.
I wll get a link to a thread that has pictures of various bench setups. Lots of ideas.
Just an opinion, but the space you have allocated for reloading is not the same as mine or anyone else. If you have a single weapon and will reload just that weapon, good, the store example (lots of plastic so please choose wisely) may be okay.
So how many presses are you going to have? You have a place for case prep? Your tumbler & Media & separation stuff inside or in the garage? I promise you this list gets longer-Brass storage? Primer and Powder storage? You muzzle load? And on and on.
So don't go small if you can help it. Picture a 12 foot long 36 inch deep desk on center and both end legs, shelves between legs, a backsplash pegboard with tools and shelves, presses mounted. You know the red/blue/yellow parts boxes & Rack at Harbor Freight? They are great for bullets, allen wrenches, scope caps, old rings, etc.
I wll get a link to a thread that has pictures of various bench setups. Lots of ideas.
JimFromTN
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I built my own. To me, if you can find a smooth exterior solid wood door, they make the best benches. Unfortunately, they are hard to find. I have found that when reloading both metal cartridges as well as shotgun shells, you need a very sturdy and strong top otherwise it torques the heck out of it and things start to fall all around you.
DaveB
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I used a butcherblock table.
AllOutdoors
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I built my own out of 2x6. I covered the top with a piece of linoleum so I would a smooth top,no gaps between the boards.
I am very limited on space unless I moved to the garage which I didn't want to do, so I built mine myself. It's in a triangular utility room. Mine is 2x4 framed and attached to the wall, roughly 5ft x 18 inches topped with 3/4" mdf. Little to no flex. The face is double framed and the press is lagged. I have another press but due to space do not intend on mounting it, I will just take advantage of the lock-n-load feature. It's a little more cramped than I would like, but it works and is better than the garage! I do need to get an overhead light, just installed overhead cabinets for storage.
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I built mine. Used cross members used on utility poles for a leg and the main support of the press.
Once I get a miter saw I'm gonna lay hardwood flooring on top that I salvaged from church.
Big or small, kill em all
Once I get a miter saw I'm gonna lay hardwood flooring on top that I salvaged from church.
Big or small, kill em all
Both of yalls look so much nicer and organized than mine [emoji20]
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Mine is wreck at the moment. Been working on the man cave and it's become a catch all
Big or small, kill em all
Big or small, kill em all
darn2ten
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Best to just build one if you have the means. Just built this one. As others have said, a solid top is a must. You can see in the pics I used pieces of a LVL for my mounting block. I can just put a press on each individual block and change them out when needed. I still have to build a back on the top of this one when I get a chance.
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AllOutdoors
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I found a stool that was comfortable to sit in and built within a height to accommodate it and standing. Personal preference.wayne":17ydej5z said:
when I built mine I had a rough draft of what I wanted. Put up temporarily and put my chair under it and sat down. Realized I had it way to high. I think I lowered it 4-6 inches. It's all personal preference.wayne":26ik6y9j said:
Big or small, kill em all
7mminatree
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I use a large executive desk, I bought at a state auction for 5 dollars.
fairchaser
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I use a felt covered 3/4 inch plywood that is C clamped to my kitchen island. It works great during the winter where I can watch TV and drink coffee while I'm working. If I was a constant reloader, this wouldn't work but for occasional reloading it works fine. Everything gets packed up and goes back into my hunting closet. I just don't have the space for a permanent set up.
