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electronman1729
11-25-2012, 21:34
Just got my new house (moving from lame small apartment). Now I need a reloading bench. Is there something out that someone would recommend?
Just an FYI Im a noob to reloading. I have a 650 that has been siting in the box for 6 months and intend to learn on that.

I was thinkig:
http://www.samsclub.com/sams/gorilla-rack-workbench-48-w-x-24-d-x-60-h/179143.ip?pid=CSE_Froogle&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=170030
(http://www.samsclub.com/sams/gorilla-rack-workbench-48-w-x-24-d-x-60-h/179143.ip?pid=CSE_Froogle&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=170030)
or

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202886748/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Thanks

Great-Kazoo
11-25-2012, 22:00
A few links. the first is a how to on the cheap

http://www.bghi.us/index.php?x=bench
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_42/262015_Official_Reloading_Bench_Picture_Thread___N ow_with_100__more_Pictures_.html
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_42/247274_.html

ray1970
11-25-2012, 22:16
I built mine. Just framed it up with 2x4's and put a section of counter top on it from Home Depot. It works quite well.

Colorado_Outback
11-25-2012, 22:40
One thing I would recommend is a bench without a drawer under the front. I find myself c-clamping a lot of stuff to the bench. Case trimmer, powder measure, etc.

gnihcraes
11-25-2012, 22:58
I'm all for building something on the cheap, nothing I've seen commercial made is strong enough. As ray1970 said, 2x4, 2x6 and countertop or nice MDF.

Be sure and check out the reloading bench thread somewhere on there....

here is is... http://www.ar-15.co/threads/9330-Lets-see-your-reloading-bench-room?highlight=reloading+bench

Mazin
11-26-2012, 00:40
I want one so bad but my Wife, Wallet, Bank tell me otherwise.
http://www.americanworkbench.com/Reloadbenches.html

Eggysrun
11-26-2012, 00:48
I'm using:

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/ultra-heavy-duty-workbench/prod1490086.ip?navAction=

study metal frame and a nice solid wood piece on the top.

I tried building my own and honestly after spending all this money and time on wood I would of been better off just buying the work bench I have now.

ChadAmberg
11-26-2012, 16:28
Cabela's has a stack-on bench on sale:
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Stack-On-Reloading-Benches/1172292.uts

Whistler
11-26-2012, 17:41
This is an older pic but built this one under $100 including the light. The dresser was a "freebie" for paperwork, spare parts and such.

http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii532/ol-Whistler/IMG_20120814_080306.jpg

SideShow Bob
11-26-2012, 18:58
[Tooth] this is th bench I picked up at Sam's. It was so nice that I didn't want to drill holes in the top, so I built a stand for my press.

coop68
11-27-2012, 01:12
i picked up a sears table back in 08 it works great heavy enough to mount my Dillon on the end i paid 110.00 for it back when it was on sale and i worked there for three months so i got a employee discount on it. here is an old picture will have to update it as a few things have changed. i have a smaller table i use for my rock chucker now .

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o93/coopoloop68/newstuffasofdec2012068.jpg

LariatBob
11-28-2012, 21:36
Here's what I use...http://www.ar-15.co/threads/9330-Lets-see-your-reloading-bench-room?p=106111&viewfull=1#post106111

An Armoire I got cheap on Craigslist. Works great for me, secure enough to keep snoopers out.