Non permanent loading bench.

[tusker]

Hi guys, I am looking for suggestions for my little problem.
I am a bit short on space for a permanent loading bench. What are my options and what have you all done. I am not a high volume shooter but I do tend to have a re loading session every 3-4 months.
Thanks for your help, Tusker

 

[Tim.243]

Hi guys, I am looking for suggestions for my little problem.
I am a bit short on space for a permanent loading bench. What are my options and what have you all done. I am not a high volume shooter but I do tend to have a re loading session every 3-4 months.
Thanks for your help, Tusker

A B&Decker workmate as they fold up.

 

[old keeper]

For some years I used a Workmate bench, which folds away after use! Eventually though as with most reloaders, I needed more space for the ever-increasing amount of gear!

 

[Apthorpe]

I use a Lee hand press and all my reloading kit just about fits in a wine box.

 

[webley701]

Buying a s/h Wamadet press would solve your problem as regards the press setup.

 

[JockStalk]

Hi guys, I am looking for suggestions for my little problem.
I am a bit short on space for a permanent loading bench. What are my options and what have you all done. I am not a high volume shooter but I do tend to have a re loading session every 3-4 months.
Thanks for your help, Tusker

Fold away workmate style bench - my wife bought me one for diy. Repurposed as a loading bench it now means I can’t use it for diy.

I think that’s what they call a win-win

 

[Bowland blades]

Get an offcut of worktop or similar as a base and simply clamp it to a kitchen table strong old cupboard etc wheb required . had a press set up like this years . OR swich to an arbour press and hand dies i do a few rifles like that when traveling etc . if you just neck size there is very little need for a big press , i never prime in the press

 

[Stumpy2]

This is what I use. Bolt the press to the block, clamp the block to the kitchen table, and you’re good to go

 

[DVS1]

This is what I do to

 

[Bowland blades]

This is what I use. Bolt the press to the block, clamp the block to the kitchen table, and you’re good to go View attachment 310098

yep thats how i manage now i have no dedicated loading room

 

[White Spider]

I used a workmate for years, now I have a jig that clamps into my woodworking vice, which I can remove when not needed.

 

[angusb1]

Usually I don't even bother clamping it to a table. I keep bullets, scoops, funnel and a few other reloading bits in it too.

 

[paul o']

Work mate or Wooden Saw horse.

 

[trickie]

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View attachment 310110Usually I don't even bother clamping it to a table. I keep bullets, scoops, funnel and a few other reloading bits in it too.

I do like that idea, you’ve plenty of space around the top of the press, as well as the reasonably large area within the box. I might just look into making one later on in the year as by press in mounted a bit to low for comfort.

 

[angusb1]

I do like that idea, you’ve plenty of space around the top of the press, as well as the reasonably large area within the box. I might just look into making one later on in the year as by press in mounted a bit to low for comfort.

I can't take the credit for it, I copied it off someone on here. Plans for something similar here: Portable Reloading Bench Plans | MyOutdoorPlans

 

[Jax]

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Not particularly cheap, but it’s good. I had a “shooting room” fitted out, but drilling the built in worktop didn’t seem appropriate. A Co-Ax and 21st century lathe are mounted to it.

 

[Cyres]

For years used the MDF board I made for my x for her to make stained glass windows. 1x.5 m 25mm thick. Had 15mm bead on long and short edge. Bolted Lee press with counter sunk bolts. Screwed on Lee powder measure. Used to go across dining room table. All kit sits on it nicely and if I spilt any powder easy to collect it up. I still have it now but not used as have dedicated reloading bench in attic room.
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[Simon55]

Hi guys, I am looking for suggestions for my little problem.
I am a bit short on space for a permanent loading bench. What are my options and what have you all done. I am not a high volume shooter but I do tend to have a re loading session every 3-4 months.
Thanks for your help, Tusker

My cobber uses his metal speaker stand, clamps press to that and uses the coffee table for scales and powder thrower , he also lives in a shoe box .

 

[tusker]

Thanks lads, I am on it now so simple I dont know how I didnt think of it.
Tusker

 

[Tim.243]

Thanks lads, I am on it now so simple I dont know how I didnt think of it.
Tusker

What are you going to do...? Picture of the low key fix please.