Bench Plans?

Wood5443 · Dec 28, 2014

Does anyone out there have any reloading bench plans they would be willing to share? I just got a 650 press and I will need to build a bench for that. Thanks in advance for the help!

Weber · Dec 28, 2014

Here is one I seen the other day.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_2_219/258140_42_years_ago_I_drew_up_a_reloading_bench____.html

BigDaddy · Dec 28, 2014

Plenty of ideas in this thread
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=16349

-Mil-Surp-Phreak- · Dec 28, 2014

One of my favorite no frills basic workbenches.

http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/workshop/bench/below20xl.html

tdt91 · Dec 28, 2014

I made mine with a kit like this. http://www.strongtie.com/products/DIY/KWB.html#
It's been discontinued by the manufacturer and been replaced by this, http://www.strongtie.com/products/DIY/WBSK.html#.

I dont think HD has the new kits yet but you can buy the parts RTC24 or (RTC22=NEW KIT PARTS) and the SD#8 screws at HD in the building material area. They make projects like this so simple and extremely strong.

Todd S · Dec 28, 2014

I just finished this bench this afternoon. I haven't done the shelf yet. I'm not sure if I'm going to add it or not. This thing is definitely sturdy.

http://www.shotgunsportsmagazine.com/downloads/bench_plans.pdf

mtlcafan79 · Dec 28, 2014

http://www.familyhandyman.com/works...ld-a-workbench-super-simple-50-bench/view-all

I just built one of those using a 3/4" ply top but used the torsion beam design for the front edge from here:

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_42/3...ensive_and_Easy__and_Super_Stong_As_Well.html

Fox123 · Dec 28, 2014

mtlcafan79 said:
http://www.familyhandyman.com/works...ld-a-workbench-super-simple-50-bench/view-all

I just built one of those using a 3/4" ply top but used the torsion beam design for the front edge from here:

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_42/3...ensive_and_Easy__and_Super_Stong_As_Well.html

tdt91 · Dec 28, 2014

BigDaddy said:
Plenty of ideas in this thread
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=16349

Hey Wood5543, my bench is on page 5 of the above linked thread.

BTW, I screwed an additional 2x4 to the inside top horizontal member so the press had something large and solid to mount to.

Pinecone · Dec 29, 2014

No plans needed.

Top is 4x8 sheet of 3/4" plywood, cut in half lengthwise and doubled with glue and screws.

6 legs made from 2x4s doubled. Top frame of 2x4 with a cross piece at the middle legs.

Height, high enough so that the press is at proper height without any special mount.

Lower frame about 6 inches above floor, shelf of 1/2" ply. And a back panel from the lower frame to at least 2" above top surface on the back side. This adds strength and stability.

tomandjerry00 · Dec 29, 2014

Watch the free section of craigslist, lots of solid wood desks and work benches. Usually at least one a day. I picked one up half mile from my house with a 1.5 inch solid wood top and is a perfect bench.

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rico903 · Dec 30, 2014

I hate you guys with basements and garages

or even a spare room.

ejholt · Dec 30, 2014

I purchased (2) 2X4 Basics kits from Northern and have them in my garage. I used 2x12s on the top w/-3/4" plywood and 2x4s for the middle and lower shelves with 3/4" plywood on top. The benches are 2'x8' long. These are very sturdy and easy as pie to put together!

FlatsFlite · Dec 30, 2014

I highly recommend this one for ease of building and sturdiness. I made two, which are now in my garage.

http://www.familyhandyman.com/workshop/workbench/build-a-work-bench-on-a-budget/view-all

FlatsFlite · Dec 30, 2014

rico903 said:
I hate you guys with basements and garages or even a spare room.

I can't find the "rub it in" smiley ...

I finally got my own room, still moving i, but my new bench from reclaimed wood/flooring is ready to rock and roll on some 6.8s.

Traveler · Dec 30, 2014

Niiiiiiice.

rico903 · Dec 31, 2014

That baby looks rock solid. Nice

FlatsFlite · Dec 31, 2014

rico903 said:
That baby looks rock solid. Nice

Not as bombproof as my 2x4 benches, but it doesn't flinch no matter how much pressure I put on the press. That Oak flooring adds up though. It probably weighs close to 200 pounds if not a little more. I had to smoke two pork butts, a beef round and a truckload of ribs to get it moved down the stairs into the basement. Then all they did was drink my beer and bitch about how heavy it was.

DocAitch · Jan 1, 2015

I found that doubling the 2x4 legs in the "L" configuration (like FlatsFlite above) makes a nice set of legs with a good foot print. I am also a believer in triangular braces which makes the construction very solid. This is probably overbuild since the lap joints over 2x4s is probably solid enough, but I do like triangles for rigidity,

I also use plugs in the top (3/4" ply with Masonite) to move my stuff around. Not as pretty as the T bar mounts but quick and dirty, very solid.

The really thick bench tops require the T bars if you are going to move stuff, otherwise your press has to be permanently mounted. My top is very solid, I don't feel a need for a thicker one.
It is also handy to be able to mount other stuff like bullet trays and be able to adjust them by loosening a C clamp.

DocAitch

FFJim · Jan 1, 2015

I am in a totally different league than you guys due to my situation but still wanted to post. I live in a small row home and need to be able to put my setup away when not reloading. I found the Frankford Arsenal Platinum FOLDING Reloading Bench and am VERY happy with it. One day I will get a setup like one of the ones above!

http://www.cabelas.com/product/FRANKFORD-ARSENAL-PLATINUM-SERIES-RELOADING-STAND/1794270.uts

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