Popular Post ..Kev Posted February 1, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Client had a need for a reloading bench in a very small area. The bulk of the wood is Hemlock as I have a bunch of it on hand and it was free. Being just a reloading bench, the soft wood will work just fine. Top glue up Legs glue up - Really taxing my clamp collection! Working the top Subassembly glue-up Final carcass glue up Top on, trimmed with Zebra wood - The back strip is cut for a french cleat to keep it from pulling over when using the press. Finish - 5 coats of GF Arm-R-Seal - This picture is after the first coat. Here it is, ready for the client. Total cost: $24.00 for the Zebra wood. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Truly a simple look. The zebra was a good choice to add some pizazz. Nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwood Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Nice real nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted February 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Love that zebrawood! Nice choice, and very functional bench! He'll have this reloading bench for a very long time! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Looks great! I need some .30-.338s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted February 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Looks great! I need some .30-.338s. How many? I just happen to have those dies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris H Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 I just bought my first press. Tired of 9mm being out of stock everywhere, and then paying through the nose when it is in. I might have to steal your design. It looks simple, elegant, and sturdy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted February 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 I just bought my first press. Tired of 9mm being out of stock everywhere, and then paying through the nose when it is in. I might have to steal your design. It looks simple, elegant, and sturdy! Happy thefting! Pretty straight forward, let me know if you have any questions.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Divetta Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Beautiful peace ... Great choice of wood around the top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Curious, did the client give you a specific height for the table? I find with my Dillon press, there's a small window 'sweet spot' for bench and chair height, for an hour of repetitive motion with that big awkward crank. Also, will it break your heart when those big lag bolts get drilled through the table Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 That is one beefy table! The zebrawood is a nice touch...well done sir! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted March 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Curious, did the client give you a specific height for the table? I find with my Dillon press, there's a small window 'sweet spot' for bench and chair height, for an hour of repetitive motion with that big awkward crank. Also, will it break your heart when those big lag bolts get drilled through the table Yes, the client had a very specific height. Break my heart, no. That's what the bench was intended for so, I knew it would get the lags. I offered to mount his press for him in fact. Thanks for the kind words Eric! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Looks like a very sturdy small bench. The zebra wood is a nice touch. Be proud, it came out beautiful ! What kind of joinery did you use on the legs ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted March 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Looks like a very sturdy small bench. The zebra wood is a nice touch. Be proud, it came out beautiful ! What kind of joinery did you use on the legs ? Thanks! I used the Domino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Nice collection of clamps! Seems like you can never have too many. I am getting some more tomorrow at the Woodworking show in Atlanta. Keep running out of the shorter ones . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted March 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Nice collection of clamps! Seems like you can never have too many. I am getting some more tomorrow at the Woodworking show in Atlanta. Keep running out of the shorter ones . Thanks.. I find that I run out often as well.. I just ordered a couple 60s yesterday. Even with what I have, I try to add 1 or 2 a month until I run out of room to store them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumpnav Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 How much did that bad boy weigh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted March 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 How much did that bad boy weigh? Came in at about 40 pounds, maybe a little more. I'm quite sure the new owner will put it thru its paces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopnhack Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Nicely done! My first reloading bench was a piece of melamine on iron brackets on a garage wall, LOL :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markpelly Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 That looks awesome. But I have to ask what a reloading bench is. Did some googling and didn't find much that seemed related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Stable platform to mount a reloading press. Typically incorporates drawers or wall-mount cabinets to store powder, primers, dies, etc: http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/browse/reloading-presses/_/N-1100195/Ns-CATEGORY_SEQ_104516280?WTz_l=DirectLoad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted April 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 It's for reloading ammunition Mark. A press is mounted to the top that come in many shapes and sizes. With just a change of the dies in the press (unless it's a progressive press), they do every thing from punching a primer out, to setting the new bullet. Just do a quick Google image search for reloading bench or reloading press and you'll see plenty of pictures.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markpelly Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Okay that makes sense now, pretty cool. I did see a lot pictures for ammunition but was not sure I was barking up the wrong tree. Interesting, I have lived in a heavy hunting region my whole life and have never heard of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jhonson Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 I need a reloading bench for my Dillon 650xl . If anyone have a reloading bench for Dillon 650xl then please share with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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