Thread: Reloading bench

Gidday, weekends mission is to put up a reloading bench and setup all my gear. Whats everyone's opinions on reloading bench height. The attached photo is all I can really setup in the rental I'm in now. I like the angled braces as it keeps everything tidy. I've got 40mm ply top and 4 by 3 timber for angle braces. Top is 600 deep to the wall, which is plenty for my setup. Will probably add shelving onto wall at back of bench at some stage. Do i need to really stiffen up and brace round the press, or will the ply be stiff enough.

I'm 6 foot tall and quite like to stand when reloading. Any little tips etc. would be well appreciated.

Cheers

Scott

One thing I have found is that my Lyman Gen 6 does not appreciate being shaken, which is bound to happen with the action of using a press.

I don't know what you use to dispense and weigh powder, but I suggest you have a place near your press that is separate and unaffected by vibration.

Either that or build a bench really solidly. ( I use a tv stand on castors beside the bench )

I value bench space for sorting stuff and cutting down on clutter. Build the largest one you possibly can.

Originally Posted by Max Headroom

One thing I have found is that my Lyman Gen 6 does not appreciate being shaken, which is bound to happen with the action of using a press.

I don't know what you use to dispense and weigh powder, but I suggest you have a place near your press that is separate and unaffected by vibration.

Either that or build a bench really solidly. ( I use a tv stand on castors beside the bench )

I value bench space for sorting stuff and cutting down on clutter. Build the largest one you possibly can.

That's a bloody good point, I think I'll put a small dividing gap (3-4mm) on the part of the bench with the scales. I've got Chargemaster and A&D scales, so definitely don't want any shaking.

Must be able to stand & sit and be comfortable with both.

I made my own - and its still standing (if you know me I'll understand if you call me a liar). More is more with a reloading bench. Wish I went bigger...and extra strength in the press area.

Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08

I made my own - and its still standing (if you know me I'll understand if you call me a liar). More is more with a reloading bench. Wish I went bigger...and extra strength in the press area.


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Any 708 loads there?

Brass prepped and ready and @Gerardo is kindly gifting some 140 projectiles to try too.

If you use a balance beam scale and stand to reload, mount a seperate shelf at eye level to put the scale on. Stops any variation in reading the scale if it is "eye balled" from the same position every time.

Originally Posted by johnd

If you use a balance beam scale and stand to reload, mount a seperate shelf at eye level to put the scale on. Stops any variation in reading the scale if it is "eye balled" from the same position every time.

As an alternative I use an old video camera, one with a small screen that opens up from the side. Then you are always viewing the scales from the same height and angle and you can zoom in.

Lights lights lights

Originally Posted by Tommy

Lights lights lights

Just not fluorescent ones. They interfere with scales accuracy.

Originally Posted by Max Headroom

Just not fluorescent ones. They interfere with scales accuracy.

Yeah that. LED and incandescent

Originally Posted by Max Headroom

Just not fluorescent ones. They interfere with scales accuracy.

How does fluro light interfere with scale accuracy?

Originally Posted by Percy Jones

How does fluro light interfere with scale accuracy?

It's thought they can cause interference with scales electrics. Done a bit of reading, and the opinions are pretty mixed. I guess if you have very sensitive scales it may affect them more.

Nice benches!
Wasn’t there a thread on this?
https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....g-bench-31987/