Enclosed Reloading Bench

[DoubleSawbuck]

I've seen a lot of great reloading benches on this site, some are truly amazing. I, however, am in search of ideas for a small, enclosed reloading bench.

I'm currently renting and moving to another rental and need to come up with something good. Right now I have a small reloading bench I built inside of a closet here, the new place is lacking closet space so I'm thinking a stand alone thing would be the way to go. I need an enclosed bench because I have a very curious toddler and I don't want her getting hurt.

I've seen a couple nice cabinets converted to reloading benches so I'm leaning towards something like that. Any other suggestions??

 

[Conservidave]

Im thinking something like an Armoir (sp)... open space on top with doors and drawers down below. Might take a little modification but it could work. Garage sales or used furniture stores might be a good place to look or get some ideas. Anal organization will be key to making something like this work.

Good Luck!

 

[DoubleSawbuck]

Yeah, that'd probably be the way to go. Some sort of armoire, tv stand , wardrobe and the like. Thanks, I'll start scouring craigslist. I'm thinking I'd have to reinforce from the inside and screw the whole thing to the wall for stability.

 

[fordfan]

Don't laugh but what about an old refrigerator. just build a shelf of some sort and it comes with a door that would be easy to lock up

 

[DoubleSawbuck]

That's not a bad idea either. If I could find a small apartment sized one that might be an option.

 

[Manny]

Steel office furniture, I have an old lockable supply cabinet I use for ammo storage. that would work admirably for your purpose.

 

[Rule3]

Im thinking something like an Armoir (sp)... open space on top with doors and drawers down below. Might take a little modification but it could work. Garage sales or used furniture stores might be a good place to look or get some ideas. Anal organization will be key to making something like this work.

Good Luck!

A guy on another forum did just that. Built a beautiful one that is in his living room.(Armoire)

http://smith-wessonforum.com/reloading/308122-new-guy-thank-you.html

https://www.google.com/search?q=arm...9Y0brgA83vgegH&ved=0CKcBELAE&biw=1344&bih=655

 

[Potatohead]

Those are pretty cool Rule. I want to make one of these now.

 

[DoubleSawbuck]

Wow that is nice. I thought I'd have to look for something deeper but that doesn't seem to be an issue.

I move in 2wks so I have to wait till I'm there to take some measurements but an armoire seems like the way to go.

Thanks

 

[stavman11]

as always... GREAT contribution Rule3

thats a great Idea... i bet a local yard Sale would have something like that.. or Check Home depot for the Garage Storage Closets....

 

[NeuseRvrRat]

mount your press to a piece of 2"x6" and clamp it to whatever surface you have. everything you need to reload will fit in one large plastic tote container.

 

[DoubleSawbuck]

Picked up a computer desk this morning. It's pretty heavy and seemed sturdy so it should need little modification to make it work. Not bad for $20

Thanks for the suggestions, now if anyone has any more pictures/examples of this type of reloading cabinet I'd appreciate seeing them!