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Awesome bench!
I have to second the recommendation for the Inline Fabrication quick change mounting system. Very solid, functional, and high quality.
I have two quick change mounting brackets and plates for my Rockchucker and my 550B. I didn't want to eat up space on the front of my bench with two presses mounted. I mounted one bracket in the back in the "dead space" behind the working press. Works well to swap press positions. Do some mockups, measuring to see what height you want, etc. You can even get Inline Fabrication plates for other tools like trimmers, Dillon super swage, etc.
Here's some pics of mine to give you an idea of my setup. Don't laugh at my bench...maybe someday I'll build a nice one. I did make the top for this one.
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Originally posted by NugginFutz View Post.....
You wound me, Cory! You are talking smack about my reloading room, there!
....."Those who sacrifice liberty for security, deserve neither." Benjamin Franklin
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Originally posted by NugginFutz View PostTechnically speaking, this is not technical information, but I'll throw myself on the mercy of the mods to move this thread to a more appropriate forum, if they so deem.
After a week of part time work, and approximately $600 worth of materials and supplies, my new reloading room has a newly completed centerpiece - a substantial reloading bench, built from scratch.
The plans were found online, credited to the apparently defunct National Reloading Manufacturers Association. The plans call for some old school techniques and, while I was able to sort through the small issues with the measurements, I suspect they were drawn up by a reloader who dabbled in carpentry, rather than a carpenter who dabbled in reloading.
Nonetheless, I am quite pleased with the end results.
Here, now, is my conundrum - before I bore any holes through the bench top for my presses (Rock Chucker and Hornady LNL progressive), I'd like to hear from the Horde about some of their experiences. I'm interested in removable mounts in order that I might only need to have one press on the bench top at a time. I've seen some decent ideas for removable mounts, but I have no sense for how sturdy they are. Has anyone actually used a "slide-in" or detachable method (track or otherwise) for mounting their press?
The top of this bench is made from 3/4" finish grade oak plywood, reinforced at the front with 2"x6", so it is quite feasible to recess channel aluminum or other hardware. Assuming, of course, the structure is suitably robust.
Thanks for your input!
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Originally posted by cory View PostNo smack. I just don't want to see you burn your house down, man. That powder is a little flammable and it will build up in that carpet.
Originally posted by badmoon692008 View Posthttp://www.zjstech.net/gunstuff/reloadbench.html
This is how I would do it if I was going to go whole hog... I had planned on doing this, but then got lazy and just made an ugly table with some unfinished sanded plywood and drilled some holes...
I've always been taught that if you're going to build something, build it once and build it to right. I still have some furniture and cabinets built by my grandfather. It is these items against which I often compare my own efforts. Of course, he had an entire wood shop to work with, so I don't feel too bad when I can't produce the quality he did.If it's true that we are here to help others, then what exactly are the others here for?
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Originally posted by Dentite View PostAwesome bench!
I have to second the recommendation for the Inline Fabrication quick change mounting system. Very solid, functional, and high quality.
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Here's some pics of mine to give you an idea of my setup. Don't laugh at my bench...maybe someday I'll build a nice one. I did make the top for this one.
I also notice that there is a definite connection between your username and the item just in frame of the last picture. Did it come from your practice? And why would you want to keep such a thing? It's clearly mounted in a "place of honor".If it's true that we are here to help others, then what exactly are the others here for?
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Originally posted by NugginFutz View PostHappen to have a picture of this? I'd not even considered mounting below the bench.
Then I have a piece of angle iron with similar pieces of square tubing mounted above head height on the wall (I have lots of grandkids who love to help grandpa and don't want them messing with the presses) That piece can hold as many as 6 different presses. (I have presses for each different pistol caliber I load.) It make more sense in pictures.
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Originally posted by NugginFutz View PostThanks. I see from your pics that you, too, are a subscriber to the axiom of "If it's worth building, it's worth over building!" That top is not going to flex.
I also notice that there is a definite connection between your username and the item just in frame of the last picture. Did it come from your practice? And why would you want to keep such a thing? It's clearly mounted in a "place of honor"."Those who sacrifice liberty for security, deserve neither." Benjamin Franklin
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Originally posted by NugginFutz View PostThanks. I see from your pics that you, too, are a subscriber to the axiom of "If it's worth building, it's worth over building!" That top is not going to flex.
I also notice that there is a definite connection between your username and the item just in frame of the last picture. Did it come from your practice? And why would you want to keep such a thing? It's clearly mounted in a "place of honor".
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Originally posted by bwaites View PostI'll take some tonite. Think trailer hitch receiver on a smaller scale, with a plate mounted to bar stock that slides in, and is then held in place by a Thumb screw or piece of bent, threaded 5/16" rod.
Then I have a piece of angle iron with similar pieces of square tubing mounted above head height on the wall (I have lots of grandkids who love to help grandpa and don't want them messing with the presses) That piece can hold as many as 6 different presses. (I have presses for each different pistol caliber I load.) It make more sense in pictures.
Well, Bill was quite accurate in his description. Here are the pictures he'd sent tonight.
Receiver, as seen below the bench.
Bare plate, partially inserted.
Lee Press, fully inserted.
Overhead storage rack.
I'm amazed at the growing variety of solutions. This only needs someone to adapt a U-Haul receiver. back the truck up at the range, and get down to some serious on-site high volume reloading!If it's true that we are here to help others, then what exactly are the others here for?
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I built the National Reloading Manufacturers Association bench in the late seventies - not as well as you though. I use a 12"x24"x 0.75 piece of steel to mount my presses and other equipment to. I just drill and tap mounting holes where appropriate. I'm quite the fan of Dillon's equipment. I have 2 SQB's, a 550b, and 2 650's. I can have any three of them mounted and ready to go with no crowding.
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I really appreciate the various ideas offered for press mounting, and I believe they have led me to a satisfactory choice.
I went with a dual approach. For the presses, I decided to use the InlineFabrication mounts, anchored into the 2x6 frame. After looking the system over, it really was a no brainer. While the Lee Bench Mount system looked promising (and cheaper), it was rejected because it cannot accommodate my Hornady LNL AP. Bwaite's trailer hitch solution was astonishingly effective, but my circle of friends does not include welders and metal workers.
As far as other bench accessories go, I mounted these onto sections of the 3/4" plywood, drilled to allow star knobs to secure them to the bench. Yes, I actually managed to poke a few more holes, but it was easier once I had the press setup made. Felt feet on the bottom of the wooden mounts help reduce additional marring of the bench top.
Again, many thanks to the Horde for their enthusiastic advice.
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There are some great press mounting ideas in this thread. Years ago I couldn't decide how/where to mount my press and my workbench was not dedicated to reloading only. My 'temporary' solution was to mount the press on a length of solid 2x8 yellow pine lumber. To use the press I c-clamp it to the bench. It still works well.
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Originally posted by NugginFutz View PostI really appreciate the various ideas offered for press mounting, and I believe they have led me to a satisfactory choice.
I went with a dual approach. For the presses, I decided to use the InlineFabrication mounts, anchored into the 2x6 frame. After looking the system over, it really was a no brainer. While the Lee Bench Mount system looked promising (and cheaper), it was rejected because it cannot accommodate my Hornady LNL AP. Bwaite's trailer hitch solution was astonishingly effective, but my circle of friends does not include welders and metal workers.
As far as other bench accessories go, I mounted these onto sections of the 3/4" plywood, drilled to allow star knobs to secure them to the bench. Yes, I actually managed to poke a few more holes, but it was easier once I had the press setup made. Felt feet on the bottom of the wooden mounts help reduce additional marring of the bench top.
Again, many thanks to the Horde for their enthusiastic advice.
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