Reloading benches and setups

[coloradoguy]

Hello everyone, I’m considering building a new/larger reloading bench. I’m sure I’m not the only one interested in other people’s setups so show off your benches and help myself and others with ideas of what does and doesn’t work. I look forward to using your input & creativity to make the best bench setup.

 

[sbhooper]

That looks great to me. Mine is a mess, compared to yours.

 

[coloradoguy]

That looks great to me. Mine is a mess, compared to yours.

I just cleaned it haha

 

[sbhooper]

I just cleaned it haha

A little bit more length, would be the only thing needed, in my opinion and that is not real important. Good setup.

 

[MThuntr]

I built the NRA gun table a few years ago and it was a beefy table. I moved and built a different one using scrap pieces I scrounged from a remodel project. I believe it's 37" tall and if I had to do it again I'd make it taller. Got those screw tubs when the local hardware store remodeled. I put in a fluorescent light which made the pics look wonky. I have also added a Frankford Arsenal case prep center, RCBS Chargemaster, and a Lyman bullet sizer since taking this pic.

 

[coloradoguy]

I built the NRA gun table a few years ago and it was a beefy table. I moved and built a different one using scrap pieces I scrounged from a remodel project. I believe it's 37" tall and if I had to do it again I'd make it taller. Got those screw tubs when the local hardware store remodeled. I put in a fluorescent light which made the pics look wonky.

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I dig the shelves above the bench. I bet it helps keeping the working area clear.

 

[MThuntr]

I dig the shelves above the bench. I bet it helps keeping the working area clear.

There is also some storage under the table where I store brass, 8lb powder jugs, and shotgun shells. I'd definitely add more of those bins for small parts and tools.

 

[rwc101]

I just have the junky bench that was already in my basement when I bought the place. I need some sort of freestanding organization/storage to put on top.

 

[sbhooper]

Here is my mess.

 

[454]

Mines kinda crammed into a corner but it works for now.

 

[cahunter805]

Hello everyone, I’m considering building a new/larger reloading bench. I’m sure I’m not the only one interested in other people’s setups so show off your benches and help myself and others with ideas of what does and doesn’t work. I look forward to using your input & creativity to make the best bench setup.View attachment 126319

Looks like a pretty good bench setup. I was going to suggest an above the bench shelf unless the shooting range is right out that window!!!

 

[buffybr]

I've used this one for almost 40 years...

 

[coloradoguy]

Looks like a pretty good bench setup. I was going to suggest an above the bench shelf unless the shooting range is right out that window!!!

Hahaha....Unfortunately my range is not out the window. But that would make load development super convenient!

 

[coloradoguy]

I've used this one for almost 40 years...

Goals!

 

[coloradoguy]

Mines kinda crammed into a corner but it works for now.

I might have to keep an eye out for a nice cabinet Like that. I like organization.

 

[coloradoguy]

Here is my mess.

Simple yet effective

 

[Dsnow9]

Future reloading bench, haven’t had enough free time to get into reloading yet. But all the other setups make me want to move in that direction

 

[joelweb]

Built mine last winter. Works great for my needs.

 

[Jbotto]

I live in a two bedroom apartment with my wife. I stole a corner of the extra bed room for reloading. Built the bench in the garage last December and hauled it up three floors of stairs to put a few coats of poly on it. Got it in place and then screwed it to the studs in the wall. It’s smaller than I wanted but works for this living arrangement for now. Still need to build some smaller shelves to declutter the top but been busy using it.
The main working surface is made from 2x6” ripped down the center and then glued together. Leveled the surface by hand with a belt sander. I used one of those cheap fluorescent-looking LED strip lights from Menards and it was much too bright. Hillbilly ingenuity gave me a shade for it that softened the light in the form of the widest piece of masking tape I could find and added one strip to the bottom and made sure it wrapped around to the front edge too.

 

[coloradoguy]

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Future reloading bench, haven’t had enough free time to get into reloading yet. But all the other setups make me want to move in that direction

What’s the hold up! You got the makings for a killer cave!