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[BWS]

Snagged another Orange Crusher press. Last one in this pic.... got it very cheap because it didn't have a handle. Took the handle out of the the turret press for it. Threaded a pce of 5/8" rod and tigged a T handle on for the turret which,I like better because it's shorter.

Also,look on the flat plate to the left(gets used for rolling bullets and cases for runout inspection).... just got the new Lyman funnel to replace an old Midway that never was all that great. The box it came in is way too big,so put the inserts in an old Lyman box,funnel sits on the shelf.

 

[BWS]

T mag handle on a T mag press?

Shortened it up some more and turned ball ends on. Like it a lot better than the straight handle.

 

[Aannddrreeww]

Not so much a "bench" but a place to make ammunition, a cabinet made of Black Walnut!
I inherited this after my Dad's passing 27+ years ago.

He acquired it from a widow around 1950 according to my Mom. I am assuming it may have been a mentor of his since he purchased it and its contents.

The story goes that after Dad got it to his humble abode, going through the drawers he found two handguns under other stuff, hidden away.. He rightfully returned them to his friend's grieving (and grateful) wife.


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Here is the working area. An approximately 2 inch thick laminated solid walnut shelf pulls out of the center of the cabinet to mount press and powder measure. Small storage shelves around the inside. Old lamp above work area with a switch above the dummy loads on the lower left. The door even has a glass peep hole in it so if one closes the door, one can see if Tom Bodett left the light on for you.

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Now, you are probably wondering how this can be sturdy. I'll show you.........
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Plenty of storage for my use. Powder, dies and bullets on the left.
Drawers are full of heavy stuff.........Care to guess?

This is the right side storing primers, loaded ammo and assorted tools.

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All in a spare bedroom, with lots of storage in the built-in drawers in the knee walls.

This "bench" ( with an immeasurable amount of sentimental value ) has worked well for way over seventy years.
Boy ,sometimes I wish it could talk!
SHHHHH.....It has!

God Bless!, use care and wash your hands!

B.L.

Very clever.

 

[Frulk]

T mag handle on a T mag press?

Shortened it up some more and turned ball ends on. Like it a lot better than the straight handle.

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I like that custom made spent primer catcher.

 

[BWS]

Yeah,that press came without one Frulk. Been using it for about 40 years like that,haha.

 

[maxterblaster]

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That's the dillon bench, shortly after it was built. 2 pieces of 3/4 inch plywood screwed and glued together, 2x4 frame is lag bolted to the wall. It's not that neat anymore!

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You guys are all neat freaks. This is about normal for the mess I have on my main bench.

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That's #3 bench, the lee chalanger doesn't get used much, nor does the 20ga. mec 600 jr. The lead pot is used occasionally. Powder storage is in another place, I don't have a pic of that.

i feel better now. kept seeing all the neat benches and was getting self conscious.mine is just allway being used.

 

[maxterblaster]

My Humble Bench

It ain't much but it works for me.

i had too much problem with dust from the tumblers in my reload room. first i moved it to the garage then went to wet cleaning and never looked back.

 

[maxterblaster]

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i like the PAY ATTENTION sign.

 

[forty_caliber]

Here is the current state of the bench....



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[maxterblaster]

This is EXACTLY the inspiration I needed to see to get me going on cleaning my garage so I can bolt down my brand new Dillon 550 and all of the new reloading equipment I just bought this weekend.

Bravo! You guys have some pretty crafty set ups. Here's what I have to work with so far...
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Expect updates to follow!

take that big grey thing out of your reloading room and you should have plenty of room.

 

[maxterblaster]

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did anybody else notice the peanut butter jar that ACTUALLY HAD PEANUT BUTTER IN IT?

 

[maxterblaster]

The Reloading Dungeon

Here is my Reloading Dungeon. It is a partially dug out cellar under a hundred-year-old farmhouse. There is an 8'x8' area with crude cement on the floor which I share with the water heater. The ceiling is about 5' 6", so watch your head! It can be a little chilly in the winter, but it has wonderful benefits like a floor I can dump junk on without caring and a lack of windows for total isolation and focus. I don't have to be bothered by petty things like sunrise and sunset...

HELL YEAH. you can test fire loads right at the bench. totally jealous.

 

[BWS]

Need temporary bench space? Stows away in drawer.

 

[Espy42]

Here's mine now that the press is up and running.

 

[sr1971]

Awaiting polyurethane and a work in progress. I'm a new reloader but know my way around tools and such. I'm so excited to pull the lever for the first time.

 

[MarshallDodge]

Awaiting polyurethane and a work in progress. I'm a new reloader but know my way around tools and such. I'm so excited to pull the lever for the first time.View attachment 930631

That looks nice! Do you plan on putting a shelf on the lower area?

 

[sr1971]

That looks nice! Do you plan on putting a shelf on the lower area?

Yes siree I've got the shelving for the lower portion cut but waiting 24 hours before poly over the oil based stain. Humidity here is a touch high. Here's the sketch I'm working off of.

 

[sr1971]

The black cherry stain hides the supports for the shelf. Here's an in progress photo MarshallDodge for visual clarification.

 

[mmb617]

My area is not fancy but I like it. I'd call my basement rough finished and that's where my reloading space is located. It's in a U shape. This is the left leg:





The center portion:







And the right leg:





The stool I was using was a couple inches too short so I had to modify it, which not only gained me the height I needed but allowed me to reposition without getting off my lazy butt.

 

[hotshot357]

I got a "new addition" to the bench, a Lee APP. The thing is great !!!! It takes the drudgery out of case prep.

 

[Insignificant bill]

Mine is pretty bare at the moment

 

[hotshot357]

That is a very "cool" looking" bench bill.

 

[Insignificant bill]

Thanks Hotshot

 

[ckennett]

Here is my reloading/ gun bench.

 

[sr1971]

Well, it's done for now. 3 coats of poly today and 800 over last coat to even the finish, followed by a buff. Buttery smooth finish and very matte top.