Portable Reloading Bench

Was wondering if anyone had used something similar to what I've got planned.






The idea would be to mount the press to the top. It should be tall enough to get a full press on the handle without hitting whatever surface it's on. I'm just getting into reloading, and living in an apartment I can't make anything permanent. I ordered a Lee Challenger single stage press to learn on.

Any thoughts and comments are appreciated. Thanks.

I was thinking of building an entire bench but starting off i just got a nice big board I'm going to mount my stuff on and just clamp it wherever I feel like working for now. your board might be a little fancier and give you a nice extra spot for other stuff

That is amazing similar to something I saw in an OLD issue of American Rifleman... Sinclair Intl. sells something very much like that, though the top is set at an angle, something like 20-30º.

Something like this?

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_42/262015_Official_Reloading_Bench_Picture_Thread___Now_with_100__more_Pictures_.html

It was based on a design I found from a quick google search. I do plan on adding 3 inches to the backside so I can use it as a shelf, and a hole for the spent primer tube to run through.






I like your set-up :) When I have the space, I wouldn't mind something similar myself. I do plan on using biscuits + glue, and screwing it together.

almost have everything so I can kick this thing off. bench only cost ne 40$ with the stain and verithane

Those are common at benchrest matches, but most people mount their press to a table supplied at the match. The box you've drawn isn't stiff enough to support the press without lots of deflection.

I beefed up the bracing as much as possible to keep deflection to a minimum...

Yea, I built something very similar due to space constraints. It works fine but I am looking forward to having a dedicated bench. The toughest part is re-sizeing and popping primers out. You really have to push down on it.

If you do make it use plenty of screws. I went back and doubled the amount I had used after a little use.

I found the design online as well. It is nice to watch tv in the living room and get set up.

That stand is narrow, so it should be okay. A wide stand with the top supported on the ends needs a very thick top.

Appreciate your input, thanks. I'm curious if I added a brace (see below) if it would add enough sturdiness to not be uncomfortable to use for a period of time. I envision myself reloading 5-600 rounds a month, in 2 sessions or so.



Also reduced the width by 2 1/2", to help manage the stress. Without physical measurements of the press, it's tough to know if I can go this small, or if the brace will fit. tic tok UPS.

Mine is sturdy enough on the downstroke it is the upstroke after resizing that requires you to hold down the box. If you could clamp it to something that would help.

Go to page 19 in the thread Dryflash linked above. About 3/4 of the way down is a bench similar to what you want mounted to a
Black & Decker workmate. This should be pretty solid and yet fold down for storage.

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