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Old 03-21-2009, 10:46 PM   #126
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Howdy zfk55

WOW, you really have it all together Pard, what a great loading/gun room, I like your gun rack set up, and your multi loading presses, you have things set up so you can really put out the ammo, with high quality Dillon presses and your benches look to be set up to handle all your supply needs. and plenty of good lighting.

Thanks for sharing with us , I know there will be a lot loaders taking a look at your set up.


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Old 03-22-2009, 07:27 AM   #127
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Thanks. My Dad built that room a long time ago. The long bench allows me to slide from one system to the next. We do a lot of bullet casting here so once cast, there are a series of thngs that have to be done before a bullet is finished. Its all set up for efficiency and that allows me to concentrate with as few distractions as possible.
Actually I'm more excited about it all now than ever. Last week he gave it all to me. Now I'm the keeper of the rifles and the load data logbooks, and someday it will belong to my own son. Dad still is active in the reloading room but now he sits and talks, keeping an eye on how safely I perform everything he's taught me.
Its a really relaxing place to be.

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Old 03-22-2009, 08:26 AM   #128
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Rembrandt, that's one of the best systems I've ever seen. It would take some major changing in my son's reloading room, but I believe we're going to follow your lead and do exactly that. The ability to slide different reloaders, sizers, bullet swagers and presses the entire 14' of his reloading bench opens up all kinds of possibilities not to mention it would greatly benefit those with limited space. Thanks for a great idea. It would seem to be a marketable approach.

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Old 03-22-2009, 10:17 AM   #129
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Feel free to use the ideas....Lord knows I've borrowed plenty. Seemed a practical solution to mounting things to the bench when space can be an issue.



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Old 03-24-2009, 02:16 PM   #130
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Howdy Gents

Well we have seen a lot of loading benches and loading areas, on this thread, and if there were a prize for the best bench and reloading area, there would be several prizes given as to this date and to what has been shown, but I think you will all agree that Rembrandt would take first prize, I think he has given us all an idea what can be done with some thought put into it, it will be interesting to see how he influences other loaders to do the same things, I even have some fresh ideas my self.

So thanks Rembrandt for sharing what you have done.


Now lets see some more from those that haven't posted theirs


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Old 03-24-2009, 02:22 PM   #131
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And if we have a prize for the worst, would I be in with a shot? (Page 1).
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Old 03-24-2009, 02:25 PM   #132
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I must admit Rembrandt's setup from what I can see would be awesome.
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Old 03-24-2009, 03:14 PM   #133
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And if we have a prize for the worst, would I be in with a shot? (Page 1).

Hello Tranter UK, We might be able to come up with a prize in that category, I still haven't figured out how you get any loading done, you must be a wizard at this. LOL


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Old 03-24-2009, 03:25 PM   #134
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Hello Tranter UK, We might be able to come up with a prize in that category, I still haven't figured out how you get any loading done, you must be a wizard at this. LOL


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Well I will tell you, its been easier since I got a new, fine adjustment hammer.

Actually the answer is that I only load very small quantities nowdays. Just specific loads for a specific task, like the squirrel problem! And trust me, after almost 35 years of reloading, you kinda know what to do.
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Old 03-24-2009, 07:29 PM   #135
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Check it out guys, I rearranged and reorganized. I incorporated a little order to the chaos
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Old 03-25-2009, 02:34 PM   #136
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WELL DONE JLA, it makes a difference for sure, your room looks great, I like the wood gun cases, it's nice to be able to see your rifles, when I was growing up this was all you saw in storage for your guns, now it's SAFES AND VAULTS.

Thanks for taking the time to post your clean up, it looks great.



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Old 03-26-2009, 01:27 PM   #137
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Yeah, I cant stand not to see my 'toys' I have 2 other gun cabinets not in the picture and both are wood and tempered glass...
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Old 03-26-2009, 07:45 PM   #138
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Here is mine, plain and simple

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Old 03-27-2009, 10:26 AM   #139
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Howdy FTK87

Looks like you're getting a good start, your work area looks a lot like the one I had when I first started out, you'll be surprised how fast those shelves will fill up with components and supplies, you have a good start, your bench looks like it is solid, is it attached to the wall, I had a little wobble in mine, attaching it to the wall took good care of that. How do you like your your Lee Press and powder dump ?

Take care Pard, and enjoy your reloading, thanks for sharing your loading area and bench.


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Old 03-31-2009, 09:44 PM   #140
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Come on, lets keep this going, I know there are a lot more benches and loading areas to see, this has been great viewing for me along with a ton of good ideas, so lets keep it going I know there are some of you that haven't posted let, so when you have a little time , we would love to see your man cave.


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Old 04-07-2009, 06:40 PM   #141
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Howdy All

I finally heard from Midway, that my Hornady L&L AP has come in, and that they will notify me when it is sent to me, YIPPEE, it will be four months on April 20, 2009 since I placed my order, I never would have thought we would be in a mess like this with reloading supplies and components, but maybe things will start settling down.
I'll post pictures when I get the press mounted, I can't wait for this.


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Old 04-08-2009, 01:53 PM   #142
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I finally heard from Midway, that my Hornady L&L AP has come in, and that they will notify me when it is sent to me, YIPPEE, it will be four months on April 20, 2009 since I placed my order, I never would have thought we would be in a mess like this with reloading supplies and components, but maybe things will start settling down.
I'll post pictures when I get the press mounted, I can't wait for this.


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Awesome man the long wait is just going to make it that much sweeter.
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Old 04-11-2009, 10:22 PM   #143
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Wow Rembrandt, that is a sweet setup. I used to think mine was pretty nice. ha
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Old 04-11-2009, 10:46 PM   #144
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Howdy RFL

Nice set up you have there, clean and neat, that's the way I like my loading area too, I see you have an Ultra-Vibe Tumbler, I've had mine since 1984, works like a champ. Thanks for sharing Pard, and Welcome to the forum.



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Old 04-11-2009, 10:59 PM   #145
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Thanks for the welcome tEN wOLVES. I bought my Ultra Vibe18 in 1982 and it's never been worked on. I would hate to guess how many thousands of rounds have been run through it. I bought the Dillon 2001 to take the strain off the old tumbler. I look forward to seeing you on here more often. Thanks again.
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Old 04-12-2009, 10:56 AM   #146
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New bench. It replaced an old computer table. She is home made.
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Old 04-12-2009, 11:25 AM   #147
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Hello Swiss7.5

Nicely done Pard, your bench looks high enough to be worked by sitting on a stool or standing up, it also looks strong and sturdy, you put in enough shelves to accommodate your components and supplies, and still have have no clutter on the bench its self, nice storage underneath too.
You should have a lot of fun reloading on nice set up like this, Thanks for sharing with us, and Welcome to the forum.


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Old 04-12-2009, 02:11 PM   #148
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Thanks for the welcome. Actually I reload sitting in a nice comfortable computer chair the top of the table is only 31" hogh
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Old 04-12-2009, 05:37 PM   #149
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Thanks for the welcome. Actually I reload sitting in a nice comfortable computer chair the top of the table is only 31" hogh
Me too Swiss, I spent most of my working life on my feet, now I sit when ever I can, I do my reloading, leather work and working on my guns sitting in a nice computer chair, ya know it's a good life.

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Old 04-14-2009, 12:27 PM   #150
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Well, I consider myself lucky... when I do my reloading, I get to do it here:
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