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Posted: 2/1/2009 10:05:44 PM EDT
I am building a reloading bench out of a kitchen table top and 4x4 posts that I already have. Can a few of you give me the height of your work top from the floor. I plan on standing and sitting on a stool. I have a Hornady Lock- N -Load single stage on order that will be mounted on the bench. Thanks for your input..
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I am building a reloading bench out of a kitchen table top and 4x4 posts that I already have. Can a few of you give me the height of your work top from the floor. I plan on standing and sitting on a stool. I have a Hornady Lock- N -Load single stage on order that will be mounted on the bench. Thanks for your input.. Ergonomics is a personal thing. Each person has different length arms/height ect. Remember you're going to be standing there a while. I set my bench up so I don't reach above my shoulder on the upstroke (Dillon) and don't have to stoop on the down stroke. I sit down when using my single stage, it's got it's own bench. Figure out how high it sits off your kithen counter and adjust your bench from there. Measure twice - cut once. 
Make double sure you over build the bench. The posted loading room pictures are great. This guy built benches that will hold a lot of weight. Storing bullets on a lower shelf helps with stability. You will be surprised how much leverage is involved when a press is mounted high and the foot print of the table is small. I purchased a steel office desk from a USPS auction ($3.50) and added two layers of wood on top. Way heavy and wide foot print. I couldn't be happier. One more suggestion, adjustable foot pads are almost a requiement. Most basement floors are not sqaure and you wany to be able to get the table top 100% level for your scales. |
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Many press vendors suggest that the press handle is no higher than your shoulder when at the upper most resting position. This allows for the most natural movement of your arm. I started with an old oak desk 30" high and added a strongmount to my Dillon press. I use a stool that I've cut down a bit to the proper hight for reloading. I find the stool is more comfortable than a chair in that I have more freedom of movement than an office chair which I also have. Chair for cleaning or working:  Stool for reloading:  |
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Thanks for the responce. You bring up good points. The up stroke and down stroke measurements and the thing about putting threaded leveling feet on the bottom of each leg. These are great things. As far as strong and stable; no problem, it will be strong enough to set a car on. When I am done building it, I will post a picture of it in the Official Reloading Bench Picture Thread. Should be ready in 30 days or less.
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