wwelp, it finally hit me.... and I'm done for tonight
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wwelp, it finally hit me.... and I'm done for tonight
seting the alarm clock, for 5am, taking 3 asprin and going to bed
I bought my plywood and 2x4s tonight, and it started raining on the way home, so the plywood got a little wet... I hope it's not ruined.Quote:
Originally Posted by bogie
Aspirin is also a blood thinner... LolQuote:
Originally Posted by fly boy
double win!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by HoneyBadger
Lay it out flat, stat!Quote:
Originally Posted by HoneyBadger
Are you going to put a smooth surface over your plywood? Screwing something like masonite down works nicely and you can easily replace it once it gets buggered up.
Jim you're speaking to a weaker minded generation that has been indoctrinated by liberal schools and can't think for themselves...Quote:
Originally Posted by jim
Now only if you put some hos down this...
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GGAmzDRA_B...400/prostitute
But how do we really know?!Quote:
Originally Posted by waxthis
Just performed emergency surgery on our pepper plant. It appears as though the dog stepped on it and snapped its stem, so we splinted and duct taped it. Hope it holds, it was just starting to show some signs of pepper activity.Quote:
Originally Posted by waxthis
Yes, all wood is ruined when it gets wet.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoneyBadger
Kidding! Make sure it stays flat while it dries otherwise it could warp, but it would have to get soaked to really warp. I was too lazy today, didn't get any wood. Maybe tomorrow. Probably not.
When the north wind started up I got a big whiff of pig shit.
Got some powder today! More on the way which will be here next week.
Garage is 50% primed now too.
I'll finish that up tomorrow and start cleaning up and organizing the mess.
Then I'll work on my bench.
Ive got it laid out on the garage floor with cinder blocks on top to keep it straight. I was planning on just keeping the nice side of the plywood up as the work surface.Quote:
Originally Posted by bogie
it certainly didn't get soaked... Just a bit wet. I dried it off with a towel when I pulled into the garage.Quote:
Originally Posted by BuffCyclist
BuffCyclist, when are you going to build your bench?
Meh, no idea. Was only going to get a few pieces of wood this week, definitely wasn't rushing into it anytime soon though.
But, since I have to buy 4x4s, 2x4s and lag bolts to reinforce under my evap cooler, theres no reason I shouldn't just get a little more and have everything that I need besides the plywood. Still have to take some measurements and finalize the design.
Hey everybody, look at me! 3500! WOOOOOOOO!
[WooHoo]
[Bow]Quote:
Originally Posted by HoneyBadger
My son started a Sumer job with my employer yesterday, nice to have someone keep me awake on the 80 mile round trip commute.
I have come to the conclusion that posting with an iPad sux.
Saw a Grobin yesterday, yes, a Grobin. Thing is 1/2 Robin and 1/2 Grackle!
Annoying as hell.. He's gatta go!
Took the dog to the pond last night, now she's super glued to the damn floor. She refuse to get up.
I need a double cheese burger and abeer
You sure it wasn't a Robackle? I hear those are even worse than a Grobin!Quote:
Originally Posted by waxthis
I do most of my posting from an iPad. What's the issue?Quote:
Originally Posted by waxthis
Hey HoneyBadger, you forced my hand.
Went to lowes and bought the lumber for my reloading bench this morning. Couldn't decide on what type of top I wanted, so I just got the 4x4s and 2x4s and hardware to screw it all together. Options were cheap 3/4" plywood, 3/4" "blondewood" plywood (tropical hardwood that grows fast ie renewable resource) or actual hardwood planks, though the planks would have a seam running down the middle of the bench.
The blondewood splinters easily, the plywood would need to be lacquered or something so I could have a nice smooth surface on top and the hardwood planks are expensive. I tried looking for a slab door but couldn't find any so I decided I'd just get the top later. Supposedly my Lowes carries a slab door for $52, which I originally planned on getting, but none of the employees could find them in the store.
This is what I was going to get: http://www.lowes.com/pd_10804-42734-...r#BVRRWidgetID
Or I could go with a laminate counter top, that might be more what I'm looking for (as an easy to wipe down surface) and a little cheaper...
Laminate counter top it is, $37 for a 30" x 96" slab, which is the perfect size. Might have to head back to Lowes later today and look at the styles/choices... I'm thinking granite/marble print, or maybe leather...
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Originally Posted by HoneyBadger
When I bring up the emoticons, the screen locks up. Think it has more to do with spotty wi-fi though.
Oh shit, those are even worse. Might need more artillery!!Quote:
Originally Posted by BuffCyclist
Exactly! [M2]Quote:
Originally Posted by waxthis
Yeah, I almost got a formica counter top for mine, but I think the 2 sheets of glued (liquid nails) and screwed plywood is stronger and sturdier.Quote:
Originally Posted by BuffCyclist
I'm working out the design for mine right now, and if I have time I think I'll start it tonight. I can decide if I want an overhang in the front and how much... maybe 6"? Gotta be careful so that the base doesn't get too skinny.
Hmmm are you running the latest iOS version? could be your wireless service I guess. I've never had that problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by waxthis
I ended up getting a laminate countertop with backsplash, its little more expensive ($60), but it looks nicer than plywood and is more of the type of top surface I had in mind for my reloading bench. Its currently 92deg out and will get up to 96deg later today, so if I start it today, I'll be doing it later tonight. The plan was to start tomorrow morning, but I have to reinforce our roof under the evap cooler first before I start playing.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoneyBadger
My plan was to put a length of 4x4 across the front top, that I'm hoping the press will be able to screw into and make for a really rigid mounting point. Still can't decide if I want to put the press in the middle, or around 18" from one edge. The 5ft bench will be sliding into a pocket between two walls, and I only ever operate the press with my right hand, so I'm thinking closer to the edge than the middle. I'll probably build the bench first, then toy around with positions for the press for several days. Who knows, I might even mount the press to the 1ft section of laminate that I have to cut off and then be able to move that around on the top to find the sweet spot.
I'm bolting my press on the edge. I'd rather have the entire weight of the bench (length-wise) as a counter weight, rather than just the 2 foot width.
Belly, I guess that makes sense, but in my case it doesn't work as the bench will be sliding into a U-shaped pocket with walls on 3 sides. If the bench was sitting in the middle of a room, I wouldn't care so much. We'll see how it goes, I might start cutting the wood this afternoon.
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Originally Posted by BuffCyclist
Make a separate board for mounting. Then Clamp that one to your bench. This gives you time to make changes for position, ease of use and placement of your other items being used while reloading [ brass, bullets, scale etc]
PLUS it gives you the option to move IF you decide to acquire another press. I mounted press #1, then moved for #2, THEN for the 3rd unit. NOW i have a shit load of "holes" and 4 presses[facepalm] Then again i believe in cut twice , measure once;)
Jim, so you're advocating that I take the 1ft section of laminate (or another piece of wood) and attach the press directly to that and then clamp the board to the workbench? I like that idea, but don't see how I could clamp that piece to the work bench.
Bench pics are here: http://www.ar-15.co/threads/87717-Wh...ight=reloading
Use a big c clamp. Done.
I don't advocate anything. Just a way to utilize the area to it's fullest, with out having a shit load of holes here n there.Quote:
Originally Posted by BuffCyclist
BIG C ClampSQuote:
Originally Posted by TheBelly