Reloading Area in extra bedroom

[Dravur]

Well, finally got my extra bedroom outfitted with a reloading bench. I found an old library table for 20 clams and set it all up. It isn't fancy and I still need to get a couple things, but I have been cranking out some nice .223 and .45 Colt rounds. Im going to start on some 9mm and .45 ACP next. Gotta get me some dies.

I do have an electronic scale coming and am looking for a good cheap single stage press to go with the Dillon, but will prolly get that at the show this weekend.

Well, what do you think? Is it ok for a small space? I just don't have any place else to set up shop at the moment.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21454475@N03/2550015802/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21454475@N03/2549189451/

Also, what am I missing? Ive got a radio behind these pics, so good on tunes. Powder trickler? The drill on the table is used for brass trimming

 

[lgbloader]

looking for a good cheap single stage press

Get a Lee Classic cast single stage.

By the way, I am happy for you, Mate. I would love to have a reloading room in my house and leave the casting and tumbling for the garage. but for now... My garage is my Cave and I am grateful.

Cheers Mate

 

[GP100man]

wish i could `ve started out in the house , i started out on the back door steps with just enuff room to lay my hammer down & a bowl to dip powder , kept my bullets in my shirt pocket!!!

GP100man

 

[lgbloader]

GP100,

I would like to handload with you sometime LOL...

 

[Dravur]

Oh yeah,

I keep the tumbler, buckets and sifter up in the upstairs bathroom. My office is downstairs and I can let the tumbler run up there without disturbing me in my office. The tumbler does kind of look strange sitting on the jetted tub. Ill post a pic of that hehe.

 

[Idano]

I personally like using a bench top drill press for trimming and deburring brass with Possum Hollow case trimmers. Plus I also chuck up either the small or large wire brushes for cleaning up the primer pockets.

 

[presspuller]

Looks good. Seems you are well on your way.

 

[Down South]

That’s exactly what I did. When my kids grew up and moved away. That left only my wife and me at home. I turned one of my kid’s bedrooms into my reloading/computer room. I’m in the process of remodeling the room now with new ceiling, wall and floor covering. I’m going to put one of those factory counter tops from wall to wall for a bench with cabinets underneath. Then I’m going to install cabinets from wall to wall above the bench for more storage. Right now all I have in the room is a desk which my presses are mounted to and a couple shelves that are chock block full. The closet is stuffed full of reloading stuff too. Once I finish I should have ample storage space with a nice bench to work off of.

 

[Walkalong]

I got my oldest sons room when he moved out. Mom "let" me have it.

 

[dirtman]

When she moved out, I took my eldest daughter’s room.... looks a little funny with the picture of a ballerina on the wall... but the wife says.." it shows i am edgeamacated and apree-she-ate the arts"...

 

[The Bushmaster]

Absolutely...Where is that single stage. It will be needed. By the way Walkalong...Where is YOUR single stage?

 

[Walkalong]

Up on top of my safe. It is bolted to a wooden base which bolts to the load bench for use. Same as my two trimmers.

There are two 1/4" holes in about the middle. You can see one next to the large pan. I run carriage bolts up through the the top from inside the drawer.

I'll post a pic.

Here they are. I did not bolt them down though. Am I off the hook now.

 

[Dravur]

Here ya go

My upstairs bathroom... or my second reloading area

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21454475@N03/2552352144/

 

[Walkalong]

I hope that tumbler is plugged in to a GFI receptacle.


Seriously.

 

[Dravur]

No one uses that tub. I have not turned it on since I bought the house. I hate baths and love showers. I have a shower that I use, but that tub might as well be a giant flower pot.

 

[jfh]

As a side topic--if you are converting that spare bedroom, and it is a second-story room in a reasonably-modern wood frame house, do keep in mind design loads for the framing.

I'm no longer current on code, but it used to be that "typical" (minimal) code compliance for live and dead load was as low as 30 lbs. live and 10 lbs dead per square foot for second-story / bedroom floor systems.

That standard, combined with the orientation of your bench and the joists, could create concentrated overloads on the floor deck and / or one or two joists. Nothing would likely break, but you might get a bow in a joist, and / or a "spongy" feel in the floor.

And, of course, if you are a stockpiler--all bets are off.

Jim H.

 

[Dravur]

hmmmmm

It is a first floor bedroom, and I keep most of my ammo on a concrete floor. Most of the stuff on the shelves are empty boxes waiting and the ammo cans on the bottom have brass in them.

It seems ok.

Also, the home was built in the 1930s. It is an old farmhouse and built pretty well.