n2omike
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I like the 12 ga Christmas Lights!
Show us a picture of your reloading bench
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Mstafford88
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That’s literally heaven in a room
WestKentucky
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It’s a slow start, but it’s a start. It should come together quickly. I need to do more work on insulation for this entire attic area. It’s a neat space. I have a goofy closet that is low cieling and sloped cieling where I can only stand upright in the center. That closet connects into a larger and taller area which is over what used to be a garage… so essentially my closet has a bonus room. I think it’s 30 square with sloped walls left and right, flat walls front and rear with a window in each wall. There’s a whole lot of work to do and all of the sh-tuff has to go up a flight of stairs to get there, but there’s big plans coming to fruition slowly but surely. The casting area will be out in the shed and I have some scheming to do yet but it’s gonna have a fume hood. This week I need to finish running power in one of the sheds. So far I have pulled 140 ft of 8-3 and ran about 200 ft of 12-2 romex in a 10x14 and a 12x16 shed to get lights and outlets in the small one, lights, 1 outlet for hvac window unit and motion light in the big shed. Gotta run outlets in the big shed still and that’s where the casting station will be. If I can go positive pressure with hvac and use a fume hood too then that should be considerably safer for airborne lead. Fume hood courtesy of a kitchen remodel so it’s a range hood with vent fan that i will duct outside. The light in the range hood will be nice too. I have a couple scavenged pieces of lexan to help create an enclosure. Been planning this for a long time and the move we made in the summer set me back a bit, but it also gave me space to do what I want to do.
The shooting stuff will still be sharing space with mechanic, fly tying, machining, 3D print, leatherwork, and fishing stuff. The machining really needs a big step up from being slightly more than a joke soon. I’m torn on if I want to save money with a combo machine or if I want to do separate lathe and mill. Being limited by space it’s going to almost have to be mini-mill and mini-lathe, but I could maybe squeeze in a standard size “gunsmith combo machine”. That’s long term dream though.
The shooting stuff will still be sharing space with mechanic, fly tying, machining, 3D print, leatherwork, and fishing stuff. The machining really needs a big step up from being slightly more than a joke soon. I’m torn on if I want to save money with a combo machine or if I want to do separate lathe and mill. Being limited by space it’s going to almost have to be mini-mill and mini-lathe, but I could maybe squeeze in a standard size “gunsmith combo machine”. That’s long term dream though.
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I finally got all three progressive presses set up on my four foot wide bench
Where’s your ladder?
ScottIke
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My little reloading closet.
ScottIke
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Thanks, Faulk. Been around a while, just trying to absorb some knowledge. I like it here.
Insignificant bill
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Yep this is a good forum.
Bazoo
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Howdy and welcome. I like it very much, especially the shelves.
kmw1954
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Nice thing about small spaces is that it won't become a collect-all for unwanted and unneeded things!
greyling22
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The other presses are in the cubbards on qd plates. There are more things in the closet. And under the bed. And in the cabinets. And in the garage........ It's bad guys.
I do need a better stool though. That northern tool cheapo is not comfortable.
PWC
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Wanna bet? Just wait. Any flat surface becomes a "thing" magnet.
Insignificant bill
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.45Coltguy
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Not too hot of a picture, I'll try and get a better one soon.
irishlad
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I think it’s done. I added backing to the top shelf and rearranged some stuff on it.
kmw1954
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Looks good but be aware, those plywood shelves have a tendency to sag over time.
shoebox1.1
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The beginnings of my bench. It’s going to get a slab of hardwood clamped to the top where my press is going to go
irishlad
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kmw1954
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That's good. Mind all did. I ended up fastening a 2X2 under them.
ackley man
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WestKentucky
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Been working hard to get this area together. I have torn out a wall downstairs and have pulled the wiring up into my unfinished bonus room. I have saved upper cabinets and countertops, reframed a little, rewired a lot, and have started insulating and moving into my spot. It’s still a mess but it’s coming together quickly. Next step is to clean up a bit and start unboxing. I have 3 presses, a fly tying station, and gunsmithing area to fluff out. I will also move my 3D printer and work desk into the area. My feet and back hurt but it’s gonna be worth it REAL SOON.
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shoebox1.1
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WK I can’t wait to see it!
badkarmamib
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Finally doesn't look like it is completely made of junk and scraps (which it is). Just got done installing a new top. This one is level, flat, and absent of holes from constantly moving presses trying to find an acceptable setup.
