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Posted: 2/9/2010 1:38:16 AM EDT
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I was wondering what people are using for their reloading bench. More specifically, I am looking to build or buy a reloading bench that doesnt look like ply-board and 2x4's. I'd like a really nice, sturdy bench thats fairly big with plenty of cabinets and shelves to suit the average joe, and would look good in the house (I just dont like rough looking furniture in the house).
Hope you all see what I'm talking about...been throwing some beers back. Anyway, shoot me your thoughts and ideas. |
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Yes...I've seen and looked at that thread. But I am wanting to hear from people feedback on good benches ans if they built it (how) or if they bought it (where). |
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I'm not sure exactly what your interior furniture aesthetics standards are, but you're going to be hard-pressed (see what I did there?!) to put together a bench with all of the equipment on it that doesn't look like it really ought to be in the garage.
Build for functionality and reasonable appearance standards. Then, if you're sitting around and decide that it isn't pretty enough, try more beer. I seem to recall from my single days that enough alcohol could make almost anything look good. |
I built this to start out with and it's as solid as my house.
I used 4x4's for legs and banded around the top with 2x6's and the bottom with 2x4's with a 1 1/2" plywood(2- 3/4" pieces) for the top and one 3/4" piece for the bottom shelf with 1/2" plywood around the sides of it, but it's still in my garage. I ended up with this though since I upgraded equip. and needed more shelf space, these benches are built the same way without the plywood around the sides enclosing them at the bottom(although it looks like I should from the mess  ).
And how the other bench ended up. 
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I was given some kitchen cabinets for building my bench. Home Depot supplied the counter top and 2x4's. I framed up under the counter top with 2x4's and glued/screwed a "L" beam for the front under the counter. Flourescent lighting under the cabinet frame above provide some backlight. Steel shelving angles anchored to the wall studs for the shelves and cabinets to store stuff. I need to update this pic...it's alot more cluttered now..
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/JRD77VET/Seneca%20Arms%20Co/th_DCP_1660.jpg
click for BIg pic I built that bench at my previous house knowing it would be moved. It's screwed together and very stable. The top is a solid core door, the shelving is made from 5/4 x 8 white pine and the main frame is six 4 x 4's. The outer portion of the main frame is 2 x 4's on the outside up top and on the inside for the lower shelf. 2 x 4's ( laid flat )are also screwed into the top of the 4 x 4 legs and then screwed into the top from underneath. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/JRD77VET/Seneca%20Arms%20Co/th_DCP_1705A.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/JRD77VET/Seneca%20Arms%20Co/th_DCP_2605CF.jpg The center shelf is where my scale , trickler and in use powder, primers and bullets. That way if I need an item while reloading, there is less of a chance for an error. Jeff |
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No matter what they are made from, reloading benches end up looking like crap. I hide mine away inside a closet: http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/stealthyblagga/LoadingBench1.jpg http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/stealthyblagga/LoadingBench2.jpg http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/stealthyblagga/LoadingBench3.jpg NICE I like the way you cut out a radius on the upper shelf for the case-feeder too!!  Good Job...
I may be moving soon, so once relocated I want to do more reloading & will build whatever I can with the limited space we have in UK houses. Will not be loading too many calibres, so want to have a custom set up for my Dillon too (550 - same as yours: 'cept no case-feeder & on a strong mount) |
I used 2x4 basics. It was a great and easy, easy being the key word, to put together. HERE is where I got it. As for sturdy I used 3/4 inch plywood. I probably have 600 pounds worth of stuff on each shelf. The best thing I liked was you can make it any dimension you want. Enjoy!
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Look at this thread post date Feb 7. Not mine (I wish) but maybe something like you are talking about.
Joe |
| Mine is made from an old metal desk I found at a store that buys furniture from businesses going under. $5 is what I paid and put a piece of 3/4" plywood on top that I found in the garage because the top was all dinged up. It ain't pretty, but it works great. Heavier than hell too. |
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No matter what they are made from, reloading benches end up looking like crap. I hide mine away inside a closet: http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/stealthyblagga/LoadingBench1.jpg http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/stealthyblagga/LoadingBench2.jpg http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/stealthyblagga/LoadingBench3.jpg NICE I like the way you cut out a radius on the upper shelf for the case-feeder too!! Good Job...
I may be moving soon, so once relocated I want to do more reloading & will build whatever I can with the limited space we have in UK houses. Will not be loading too many calibres, so want to have a custom set up for my Dillon too (550 - same as yours: 'cept no case-feeder & on a strong mount) Glad you like it. When I lived in the UK my house was a lot smaller, and so I had my reloading bench and gun cabinet up in the loft ; while it was OK in London, I'd die from heat stroke if I tried that in AZ 
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