My latest and hopefully last bench rendition. I inlet t-track so I can move/remove items as needed.
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My latest and hopefully last bench rendition. I inlet t-track so I can move/remove items as needed.
Thanks to purchases from members I am almost setup.
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/c...psukg8rzbz.jpg
Still have some tweaking to do, but I'm reallying liking my setup so far.
http://i.imgur.com/sVQdcYd.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/MSNFlYf.jpg
In contrast to what others have posted.....the bug out box.
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Good Idea.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1911
It had been a while since I had spent any money in my reloading room other than on components.
I kept hearing people say how awesome the Area 419 upgrades to the FX-120i scales area. Liking good quality tools/accessories, I sprung for one.
After having used it for just over a month, it is a pretty solid scale and trickler. It isn't as fast as my Prometheus and it isn't as accurate. My Prometheus is accurate to the single kernel and adding a single kernel more is much easier with the Prometheus. However changing powders and charge weights is a huge pain in the ass with the Prometheus. This is where the FX-120i makes its money. Now loading different calibers is much faster. Money well spent.
https://i.imgur.com/R40srkJ.jpg
I used to drill holes and mount everything but now I'm making it so I can remove things and reuse space really easy. Used to use a barn to reload and didn't have heat yet but had lots of space, now I use the heated garage. Trying to sell this place so next one may not even have a garage so might end up on the dining room table! Also a nice feature is I could hang them from a wall when not in use.
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That's a good idea. If you could get away with some holes, you could mount "feet" onto either side and slide each plank of wood into place in a way where the feet hold them down.
I have mounted some of the more least used items onto 2x12's and use the same method. Never tried a metallic press that way....do you have issues when you are sizing larger rifle cases? The mec shotshell presses do well, but you do not need the empty space underneath for them.
I was at first but then started using the one really long clamp which reaches almost to the other side of the 2x12 and holds it down really well.
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Originally Posted by whitewalrus
A lot of you guys use the Dillon Strong Mount, raising the reloader several inches off the bench top. I haven't done this. Do you guys find it works better for you?
I like it because I can stand while I reload. I find that to be more comfortable.
If you stand when you use it, the strong mount is the way to go. If you were wanting something to be non permanently mounted it may also help take the stress off of the front edge, but mine is "permanent" mount.Quote:
Originally Posted by Duman
My bench in my pole barn is a flipping mess, how do you keep your area so clean.
He has an army of minions.Quote:
Originally Posted by kwando
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Originally Posted by HBARleatherneck
Good golly! You and Kazoo could go into business! I'm impressed.
I've been thinking about dusting off my reloading bench. It's primitive by comparison but it worked to reload .30-06 and 9mm. I'd like to start reloading .300 BLK.
I never got around to making a cover for my reloader. Pretty important since I do all my other tasks in the garage right around it all the time.
I noticed you have a sander in the room. Eventually I moved all the dust makers, table saw, sanders, metal grinder operations out of the garage and under the carport because of the time and trouble keeping the home winery clean. I cover the equipment with clear plastic bags which helps a lot. The reloading bench/gun room is in a (mostly) dust free storage room.
you need brass?Quote:
Originally Posted by Hummer
if it's for the 550 i might have one here. somewhere. Remind me by text. I'll forget by sunday.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
Hell I'd forget my leg if it wasn't attached to me.
Everyone's different.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
As in, ME?
STAND UP while handle yanking?
Oh HELL no!
My shithole is laid out around my old office chair - as in height, accessability, eetc......
I added some new stuff in my reloading room this past year.
AMP Mate, a second FX-120 AutoTrickler and a Roll-sizer. Good machines, but I had to buy 2 casefeeders.
The AMP Mate will chug along annealing about 300-350 cases an hour.
The AutoTrickler will dispense powder about as fast as I can keep up with single kernel accuracy. Now I can leave my Prometheus set up for my 243.
And the Roll-sizer which replaced my case-pro, will process a 5 gallon bucket of 9/40/45/223/308 in under an hour. Very cool machine. A pretty good upgrade from the case-pro with finicky and under-powered PW motor.
https://i.imgur.com/BUtIbI3.jpg
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https://i.imgur.com/outaQ4n.jpg
Lee set up
https://i.imgur.com/9YhZIoTl.jpg
Dillon set up
https://i.imgur.com/wclQggrl.jpg
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Originally Posted by powerstroke79
More info on your lee classic turret. I reload with that same setup, but want it more efficient.
New island and cabinetry for reloading and fly tying just recently finished.Attachment 80791Attachment 80792Attachment 80793
Will try and do a little write up on some of the thing I have done.Quote:
Originally Posted by kwando
Thanks, but I'm okay at this point. I have about 1200 rounds and ~300 cases saved.Quote:
Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo
I should ask, what have you got? When I do start reloading .300 I'll probably look for more....
Very nice!