Subsequent to this video I tripple decked the table top with two layers of 3/4 inch marine plywood over the existing 3/4 inch pine. I replaced the wood tool block bases with Lee's new steel bench blocks. No flex, no wood blocks to compress. I use three bases on that bench, a big Lee Century press, an RCBS Reloader 5 and a Lee Turret press. My Dillon 550B is set up on its own bench.
Clean and thought-out work for a limited space, Mike. Enjoyed watching your video. It's on my bucket list to get into reloading, and I have accumulated a press and a few other items, but too many interests/hobbies are conflicting at present. Oh well . . . .
You can buy a solid door blank from Lowes or Home Depot, it's 1 1/2" thick and solid hardwood. It only cost about $50 and can be cut to to size if needed. I have 2 benches with door tops and have no problem putting transmissions on them without worry of flex.
@armalitecolt If you watch my video on reloading and shooting .38 Super, you'll see a full explanation of the turret stands that I make. It is very easy.
Good catch!!! It is amazing that I missed that during the editing process, but I did. Obviously I meant .40 S&W. So for future viewers, when your ear hears, "40mm, have your brain insert 40 S&W."
Boy that's huge compared to what I used to have, about the first 10 years I reloaded it was on a 24" wide "bench" inside the spare bedroom closet, it was the width of the door. That bench mount would have been great in that situation, but its not needed now, the next bench was 6 foot long and my current bench is 7 feet long with a Dillon RL550, a RCBS Rock Chucker, a shotgun loader and some other tools, a much better situation.
I can't think of any improvements I could make. Except maybe a roll around cabnet to hold extra stuff. Good job there Mike. You should write for Fine wood working as well. "G"
duelist1954, I watched your video on reloading and shooting the 38 Super, but would still like to know the dimensions of your turret stands. Are the blocks 4" by 4" or 4.5" by 4.5"? Also, how long are the wooden dowels and what are their diameters?
I bolt my presses to a good sized block of 2 x 6 pine, then use ordinary 6" C clamps to mount to a bench - or Workmate. I need to have a smooth surface for when I'm not reloading.
The L brackets will eventually compress the soft wood where it won't hold tight any longer. The bench is woefully too thin and will flex with each pull of the handle. This setup may be sufficient with a Mickey Mouse Lee press but it won't run with the Big Dawgs namely, Redding or RCBS presses.
You know... if you install one, or even better, 2, gussets (triangular) supports under, and between, the front mounting bolts that should end ur flex problem. BTW, nice bench. Best, Jack
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Subsequent to this video I tripple decked the table top with two layers of 3/4 inch marine plywood over the existing 3/4 inch pine. I replaced the wood tool block bases with Lee's new steel bench blocks. No flex, no wood blocks to compress. I use three bases on that bench, a big Lee Century press, an RCBS Reloader 5 and a Lee Turret press. My Dillon 550B is set up on its own bench.
Clean and thought-out work for a limited space, Mike. Enjoyed watching your video. It's on my bucket list to get into reloading, and I have accumulated a press and a few other items, but too many interests/hobbies are conflicting at present. Oh well . . . .
You can buy a solid door blank from Lowes or Home Depot, it's 1 1/2" thick and solid hardwood. It only cost about $50 and can be cut to to size if needed. I have 2 benches with door tops and have no problem putting transmissions on them without worry of flex.
I wish i had a 40 millimeter press like you do.
@armalitecolt
If you watch my video on reloading and shooting .38 Super, you'll see a full explanation of the turret stands that I make. It is very easy.
Good catch!!! It is amazing that I missed that during the editing process, but I did. Obviously I meant .40 S&W. So for future viewers, when your ear hears, "40mm, have your brain insert 40 S&W."
Boy that's huge compared to what I used to have, about the first 10 years I reloaded it was on a 24" wide "bench" inside the spare bedroom closet, it was the width of the door. That bench mount would have been great in that situation, but its not needed now, the next bench was 6 foot long and my current bench is 7 feet long with a Dillon RL550, a RCBS Rock Chucker, a shotgun loader and some other tools, a much better situation.
@MrTattooJack High Jack. Subsequent to this video I re-decked in three layers of 3/4" marine plywood...no flex now!
Pretty cool... Thanks
I can't think of any improvements I could make. Except maybe a roll around cabnet to hold extra stuff. Good job there Mike. You should write for Fine wood working as well. "G"
Like to see your idea for holding the assembled turrets you have. Can't quite make out what you did, but it looks extremely functional. Kudo's!
duelist1954, I watched your video on reloading and shooting the 38 Super, but would still like to know the dimensions of your turret stands. Are the blocks 4" by 4" or 4.5" by 4.5"? Also, how long are the wooden dowels and what are their diameters?
I bolt my presses to a good sized block of 2 x 6 pine, then use ordinary 6" C clamps to mount to a bench - or Workmate. I need to have a smooth surface for when I'm not reloading.
Who makes the quick mount? Do you have a link for it? Great idea!
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The L brackets will eventually compress the soft wood where it won't hold tight any longer.
The bench is woefully too thin and will flex with each pull of the handle.
This setup may be sufficient with a Mickey Mouse Lee press but it won't run with the Big Dawgs namely, Redding or RCBS presses.
In my old profession I used an M-79, then an M-203 in 40 mm. "G" Not sure if I want to try to press a 40mm frag myself though.
You know... if you install one, or even better, 2, gussets (triangular) supports under, and between, the front mounting bolts that should end ur flex problem. BTW, nice bench.
Best, Jack
I would just add a fire extinguisher.
"Harry Potter Bench" ROFL