What does your reloading bench look like - Page 14 - The Firearms Forum

Rogeritall · 10-13-2012, 11:54 PM

Here's a couple of photos of my little set up. I'm just getting started, so I suspect there will be expansion and reworking yet to be done. I bought most of the equipment off of a buddy of mine who decided he didn't like reloading, so just about 90% of what you see in this photo only cost me $100.00. If you subtract the $65.00 of recyclable brass he gave me along with the equipment, I think I did pretty well over all.

He even threw in the bench... it's not great, but it will certainly do for now. Nice to have great friends sometimes.

jack404 · 10-14-2012, 12:10 AM

little machine shop mini lathe 12" bed and same for the mini mill both 400 watt motors instead of the 250w standards

gun-nut · 10-14-2012, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Rogeritall

Here's a couple of photos of my little set up. I'm just getting started, so I suspect there will be expansion and reworking yet to be done. I bought most of the equipment off of a buddy of mine who decided he didn't like reloading, so just about 90% of what you see in this photo only cost me $100.00. If you subtract the $65.00 of recyclable brass he gave me along with the equipment, I think I did pretty well over all.

He even threw in the bench... it's not great, but it will certainly do for now. Nice to have great friends sometimes.

Nice score! Looks like a winner to me.

Hawg · 10-14-2012, 10:19 AM

New Orleans after Katrina.

Evins74s · 10-14-2012, 12:13 PM

WOW, thats bad there Hawg.

GCSOA38 · 10-15-2012, 07:09 PM

I just started reloading about 5 months ago. This is the first bench I've built, I think I'm off to a good start so far.

76Highboy · 10-15-2012, 07:16 PM

Looks good to me. I like my Hornady progressive. How do you like yours?

GCSOA38 · 10-16-2012, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 76Highboy

Looks good to me. I like my Hornady progressive. How do you like yours?

I love mine so far. I've had it for about 6 months now. Had a few hiccups in the beginning...esp with the priming system. I did break a small primer shuttle, and an indexing pawl the first 2 weeks i had it haha. But once all that was adjusted it has ran smooth ever since.

Caneman · 10-16-2012, 05:25 PM

nice LNL, just need a pool ball handle!

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Originally Posted by GCSOA38

I just started reloading about 5 months ago. This is the first bench I've built, I think I'm off to a good start so far.

cpttango30 · 10-16-2012, 05:37 PM

Think Germany after we carpet bombed it for over a year.

agedhunter · 10-16-2012, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackEagle

Agedhunter, great start. Anxious to see the finished product. The bench looks sturdy.

Fast Forward, look forward to seeing the pics when you get them up.

Time to update, still adding. Did load a box of .270 I'll try this weekend.

aa1911 · 12-19-2012, 09:16 PM

made some shelves for one section under my benches, now I've got most of my brass organized where I can rifle through it easier and save some space.

pink medical tubs were free, don't laugh.

and made an organizer for my powder drop tubes that my dad made for me recently:

76Highboy · 12-19-2012, 09:19 PM

Hey 1911, what are the brass tubes for in the bottom pick? Also, nice setup.

woolleyworm · 12-19-2012, 09:30 PM

[quote=aa1911;1041390]made some shelves for one section under my benches, now I've got most of my brass organized where I can rifle through it easier and save some space.

pink medical tubs were free, don't laugh.
[quote]

sounds like a Jim excuse....... Don't deny AA, don't deny..............

Great set-up and nicely layed out for organization.

76Highboy · 12-19-2012, 09:34 PM

[QUOTE=woolleyworm;1041410][quote=aa1911;1041390]made some shelves for one section under my benches, now I've got most of my brass organized where I can rifle through it easier and save some space.

pink medical tubs were free, don't laugh.

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sounds like a Jim excuse....... Don't deny AA, don't deny..............

Great set-up and nicely layed out for organization.

woolley's on the prowl. Did you get your knive's that you bought from fleabay?

aa1911 · 12-19-2012, 09:36 PM

hee hee hee, Highboy's tastes musta subliminally forced me to choosing to use pink tubs!

going to add either some verticle supports in the center or run angle iron accross the front to keep the shelves from sagging over time. I think I might do another section with just one shelf for two rows of milk crates, got tons of those too.

76Highboy · 12-19-2012, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by aa1911

hee hee hee, Highboy's tastes musta subliminally forced me to choosing to use pink tubs!

going to add either some verticle supports in the center or run angle iron accross the front to keep the shelves from sagging over time. I think I might do another section with just one shelf for two rows of milk crates, got tons of those too.

But you did not answer my question. What are the brass tubes in the pic?

aa1911 · 12-19-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 76Highboy

But you did not answer my question. What are the brass tubes in the pic?

ah, those are drop tubes for a Belding and Mull powder measure which is all I use for single stage reloading, it's very accurate. This many tubes can allow me to leave some set for 'pet' loads if I wish.

woolleyworm · 12-19-2012, 09:57 PM

[quote=76Highboy;1041413][quote=woolleyworm;1041410]

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Originally Posted by aa1911

made some shelves for one section under my benches, now I've got most of my brass organized where I can rifle through it easier and save some space.

pink medical tubs were free, don't laugh.

woolley's on the prowl. Did you get your knive's that you bought from fleabay?

I did some comparisons and am going with a different knife; still not here yet. I'll post them up when they arrive. I will be in El Paso for the next couple weeks ( except for Christmas Eve and day )

hstout1143 · 02-07-2013, 08:46 PM

Getting close, all I need is the materials.

Gearhead · 02-11-2013, 06:55 PM

Just got some of my stuff out of storage, still getting set up will send more pics. as i get further along. Thanks for looking.http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/imag...jpg.gifjpg.gif http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/images/icons/icon6.gif

76Highboy · 02-11-2013, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by hstout1143

Getting close, all I need is the materials.

Lookin good bud.

carver · 02-11-2013, 07:40 PM

hstout1143, and Gearhead, you guys should consider something slick on those table tops. A good coat of paint at least. You won't regret it! Other than that you guys are on your way!

76Highboy · 02-11-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Gearhead

Just got some of my stuff out of storage, still getting set up will send more pics. as i get further along. Thanks for looking.http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/imag...jpg.gifjpg.gif http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/images/icons/icon6.gif

Nice set up gearhead.

Gearhead · 02-13-2013, 08:20 PM

HI everyone, Here's my work in progress, the bench was a freebee that was next to the trash dumpster, still need to paint it after i get it all laid out. Still pulling things out of storage so we have a long way to go.http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/atta...1&d=1360808235 Thanks for looking.

10-13-2012, 11:54 PM	#326
Rogeritall V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 173	Re: What does your reloading bench look like Here's a couple of photos of my little set up. I'm just getting started, so I suspect there will be expansion and reworking yet to be done. I bought most of the equipment off of a buddy of mine who decided he didn't like reloading, so just about 90% of what you see in this photo only cost me $100.00. If you subtract the $65.00 of recyclable brass he gave me along with the equipment, I think I did pretty well over all. He even threw in the bench... it's not great, but it will certainly do for now. Nice to have great friends sometimes. __________________ "Taking my gun away because I might shoot someone is like cutting my tongue out because I might yell `Fire!' in a crowded theater." -- Peter Venetoklis

10-14-2012, 12:10 AM	#327
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: What does your reloading bench look like little machine shop mini lathe 12" bed and same for the mini mill both 400 watt motors instead of the 250w standards

10-14-2012, 10:19 AM	#329
Hawg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,559	Re: What does your reloading bench look like New Orleans after Katrina.

10-14-2012, 12:13 PM	#330
Evins74s V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 96	Re: What does your reloading bench look like WOW, thats bad there Hawg.

10-15-2012, 07:09 PM	#331
GCSOA38 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 20	Re: What does your reloading bench look like I just started reloading about 5 months ago. This is the first bench I've built, I think I'm off to a good start so far.

10-15-2012, 07:16 PM	#332
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,968	Re: What does your reloading bench look like Looks good to me. I like my Hornady progressive. How do you like yours?

10-16-2012, 05:37 PM	#335
cpttango30 Former Guest Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Contributor Posts: 3,071	Re: What does your reloading bench look like Think Germany after we carpet bombed it for over a year.

12-19-2012, 09:16 PM	#337
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,115	Re: What does your reloading bench look like made some shelves for one section under my benches, now I've got most of my brass organized where I can rifle through it easier and save some space. pink medical tubs were free, don't laugh. and made an organizer for my powder drop tubes that my dad made for me recently: __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

12-19-2012, 09:19 PM	#338
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,968	Re: What does your reloading bench look like Hey 1911, what are the brass tubes for in the bottom pick? Also, nice setup.

12-19-2012, 09:30 PM	#339
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,885	Re: What does your reloading bench look like [quote=aa1911;1041390]made some shelves for one section under my benches, now I've got most of my brass organized where I can rifle through it easier and save some space. pink medical tubs were free, don't laugh. [quote] sounds like a Jim excuse....... Don't deny AA, don't deny.............. Great set-up and nicely layed out for organization. __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." . Last edited by woolleyworm; 12-19-2012 at 09:32 PM..

12-19-2012, 09:36 PM	#341
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,115	Re: What does your reloading bench look like hee hee hee, Highboy's tastes musta subliminally forced me to choosing to use pink tubs! going to add either some verticle supports in the center or run angle iron accross the front to keep the shelves from sagging over time. I think I might do another section with just one shelf for two rows of milk crates, got tons of those too. __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

02-07-2013, 08:46 PM	#345
hstout1143 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: California Contributor Posts: 1,742	Re: What does your reloading bench look like Getting close, all I need is the materials. __________________ NRA Life Member Kids that hunt and fish don't mug old ladies. "Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives." - Ronald Reagan "Deo Duce, Ferro Comitante", With God as my leader and my sword as my companion Last edited by hstout1143; 04-22-2013 at 10:41 PM..

02-11-2013, 06:55 PM	#346
Gearhead Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 7	Re: What does your reloading bench look like Just got some of my stuff out of storage, still getting set up will send more pics. as i get further along. Thanks for looking.http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/imag...jpg.gifjpg.gif http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/images/icons/icon6.gif Attached Images

02-11-2013, 07:40 PM	#348
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,288	Re: What does your reloading bench look like hstout1143, and Gearhead, you guys should consider something slick on those table tops. A good coat of paint at least. You won't regret it! Other than that you guys are on your way! __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

02-13-2013, 08:20 PM	#350
Gearhead Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 7	Re: What does your reloading bench look like HI everyone, Here's my work in progress, the bench was a freebee that was next to the trash dumpster, still need to paint it after i get it all laid out. Still pulling things out of storage so we have a long way to go.http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/atta...1&d=1360808235 Thanks for looking. Attached Images