Pictures of your reloading bench/equipment

Now to come clean.
When I first started out I bought 1 Ammo plant and the single stage.
Now I wear bifocals and had a hell of a time getting the timing right on my dies, so I made a timing kit that I can time any LNL perfectly in less than 10 min. that includes the primer drop, primer punch and the dies.

There was a guy on an other form that did nothing but bitch about how Hornady sucked and he hasn't been able to make a single round in over a year.. He would post at least once a week even when I tried to help him out. I finally got pissed and offered him $250.00 for his press and case feeder. And I let him know that I was not interested in his Mr. bullet feeder. I made the first round about 10 min after I bolted it to my bench. This is when Hornady just came out with the rifle bullet feeder, so I bought a .223 and the 30 cal conversion.

Now the change over from .223 to 30 cal takes a while. So when I found an other press and case feeder I bought that one too. And set it up for 30 cal. then I found a complete Ammo plant and set it up for large primer pistol. I payed $250.00 for the Ammo plant.
All the others I have just resold at the local gun show.
 
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The reloading cave:



I also can quickly swap out the RCBS single to my LEE Classic Turret press to do handgun and 223 bulk. I've learned over the years that's it's paramount that you attain good ergonomics with your press. I load about 100 rounds a week and I got tendinitis in my right elbow from too much repetitive stress on my arm. I fabricated a 14" riser that allows me to stand comfortable and get the press at chest height. I also now swap back and fourth between RH ans LH operation. Solid rigidity is also a big help when sizing the big stuff such as 300WM and stubborn NATO 7.62 MG casings.
 
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My one stop shop. Originally I just needed a work bench. Then someone pointed out it looks like a reloading bench. One thing led to another and boom. Lee turret press. I'm quite proud of my table and lighting system I rigged up. My dad helped with the electrical work (gm electrician)


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Looks great...very nice job! However, I would get rid of the carpet because your only option after a powder spill will be to vacuum it up which is not recommended
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Plastic office match works great on carpet and swept up by broom or plastic runners in front of the bench.
 
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It has since gained a 1" high pressure laminate top, which has my rcbs quick change, Lee classic turret, and Lyman trimmer bolted to, with all my powders, bullets and primers on the bottom shelf. My cost... About 50 bucks. A few tubes construction adhesive to glue the top down, a couple boxes of screws, and most expensive was the grade 8 corrosion resistant bolts and nuts for the leg and press. She ain't moving. Next best is to bolt it to the wall
 
bench 2.JPGI have only been using my bench for 6 months. Having a great time reloading with my 15 year old grandson. The only thing bolted to the bench is the press. Everything else we clamp when using. Has worked out well.
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Powder measures

Great fun looking at variety of bench layouts. I do have a question about bolted down powder measures. How do you get the unused powder back into the proper can?

I have used a clamp-on measure in the past that worked out great, Just un-clamp and pour the powder back into the can with a funnel. I now have an RCBS which I attached to a block of wood to clamp into my vise. When I am finished loading I take it out of the vise and pour.

Mounting on a stand looks like a good arrangement except for the emptying problem.

Tom
 
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For some reason I cannot edit my previous post (portable reloading bench)

So I have a correction on the dimentions:

The two top pieces should be 6" x 18"
 
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Here it is with everything on it. The powder measure has a riser which will fit a powder bottle slightly tipped
 
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Finally figured out how to insert photo:D. I have only been using my bench for 6 months. Having a great time reloading with my 15 year old grandson. The only thing bolted to the bench is the press. Everything else we clamp when using. Has worked out well.
 
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Build 'em high! Mine is 42" and I sold the the Dillon mount to another loader. No need now. And I can work better at this height. Same as my Gunsmith's too.


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