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reloading bench ???
toad67
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Looking to build a dedicated reloading bench with the possibility of some other part time uses in my garage. Thinking that it will be about 2.5' X 6' or so with 4x4's as the corners. Question is whether or not to use casters on the bottom to ease moving if I needed to? Wondering if there are casters good enough to stay locked w/o moving during a loading session. Thanks.
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I would forget the casters and secure it to the wall. That way it doesn't move on you during use.
+1
it will move, lift up etc if not secured
with five presses will six foot of bench give you enough room? Or are you going to mount em temporary? I have a twelve foot bench and it fills up fast.
Most of the stuff will be stored below. Probably 2 presses on top at one time, along with some other related accessories.
If you have one close to you or if you look online harbor freight has a nicely designed wooden work bench...
It might give you some design ideas - I bought one for Makaila for her garage and it's a nice multi purpose piece...
I agree that stationary and secure are mostly more important that portability and flexible relocation options for most needs...
A heavy and stable design would be my choice reloading...
And I know that many folks hate them but think about adding a dremel tool to the bench - a dremel tool station is a good idea.
Mike
Can you expand on the dremmel station MM?
I want it moveable if I choose to. With 3 mec 9000's, a Dillon 550, a RCBS rock chucker along with about 800 pounds of shot I doubt that it will move much....
you asked for others opinion and advice, sounded like you where in doubt, i guess not
quote: Question is whether or not to use casters on the bottom to ease moving if I needed to? Wondering if there are casters good enough to stay locked w/o moving during a loading session. Thanks.
quote:Originally posted by toad67
I want it moveable if I choose to. With 3 mec 9000's, a Dillon 550, a RCBS rock chucker along with about 800 pounds of shot I doubt that it will move much....
you asked for others opinion and advice, sounded like you where in doubt, i guess not
quote: Question is whether or not to use casters on the bottom to ease moving if I needed to? Wondering if there are casters good enough to stay locked w/o moving during a loading session. Thanks.
Sorry if I wasn't clear 1911. I'd like it to be moveable, with casters, but not sure if there are any that would work for my application.
The type that you would generally see on engine hoists or really large mechanic's tool chest would be where I would start to look.
Personally, mine does NOT move - and I like it that way.
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Looking to build a dedicated reloading bench with the possibility of some other part time uses in my garage. Thinking that it will be about 2.5' X 6' or so with 4x4's as the corners. Question is whether or not to use casters on the bottom to ease moving if I needed to? Wondering if there are casters good enough to stay locked w/o moving during a loading session. Thanks.
Sounds like you already made up your mind about the casters. What did you want us to say again?
If you use casters,,,,,,,look into 'floor locks',,,,,,,,
Here's a small cabinet with the locks, you can get much bigger ones,,,,,,,,,
Thanks Bill, that's what I was looking for[^]
Looking to build a dedicated reloading bench with the possibility of some other part time uses in my garage. Thinking that it will be about 2.5' X 6' or so with 4x4's as the corners.
I built one back in the 80's similar in size that you're thinking of. Mine is closer to 8' long but it's about 2.5' wide. I built mine out of 2'x 4's and plywood instead of using any 4'x 4's. I've got 2 vices mounted on my bench and I've rebuilt old Corvette's using this bench and I've had some pretty heavy stuff on it and the 2' x 4's held up fine.
One thing you might want to do is recess the bottom shelf behind the front legs instead of making it the same size as the top of the bench. That way it won't be a shin knocker when you walk up to it and when you're sitting in front of your bench reloading the shelf won't be in the way of your legs.
It's also good to put a splash board on the back side of the bench top to keep things from rolling off the back of the bench.
but..but..but...your rock chucker isn't on your bench!
And that is the beauty of it the Rock Chucker & the Lyman Turret press are mounted to a steel base which is mounted to a car axle which is mounted to a wheel so I can roll it anywhere I want and the base is stable.
What you really should have said is how the hell do you get to the water heater.[;)]