Small Space Reloading with a Lee Steel Bench Block.mov
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2011
- The Lee Bench Plate and the new steel bench block from Lee Precision is a valuable tool that allows you to get the most out of a small reloading bench.
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I'm glad jug did this video. I've seen this product online and until now didn't realize it was a replacement for (or improvement upon) the wood blocks.
This has saved me as well. I do a lot of different things on my small bench including auto mechanics, carpentry and now reload. Having the press permanently would have been a hassle with my other projects . Great invention , Lee.
For those that still want to use the wood bases, put a piece of self adhesive skateboard tape on the bench mounting plate. That will provide enough gription to hold the wood in place.
or velcro
Great review and thank you. One note is that I immediately questioned the slipping that you addressed and then saw Lee's answer. I would think if you already had the wooden blocks set up you could predrill a piece of 1/8 inch strap and screw it onto the narrow more away from you part of the wooden block and leave it high or proud, above the surface of the wood and it would stop the slipping too so you would not lose the use of any blocks you were already using and use the metal from then on.
Nice. Just bought it for my new Loadmaster
Nice idea but Lee needs to continue developing the concept, instead of 4 screws, there should be a lever latch on either side. Slip in the plate, flip down the lever locks on either side and the base is locked in place. No screws, no screwdriver.
...I agree - some sort of QD system is needed...I've always used large 'C' clamps to attach my presses to a table - usually because I'd need to remove/relocate them., but later out of habit...I'm bringing my reloading equipment into the house now since my wife passed away last year...the garage during the summers here in Florida is oppressively hot...I'll mount it on her former computer desk but won't drill into or otherwise mar it - I'll use my old standby of a plywood base as I have on my older Lee, RCBS and Dillon presses - secured with those ubiquitous 'C' clamps so as not to destroy this desk...I like those Lee brackets and am thinking of getting a set for my new, soon to be delivered Lee Pro 4000...I had a pair of 1000s about 30 years ago but foolishly sold them after my stroke...the Dillon will remain in the garage for my rifle calibers - the Lee will be for pistol calibers that I shoot more than the long guns now that I'm 72
I didn't know lee made this system thanks again Mike.
Great video, really helped me!
great video, this will solve my problem with space!
Could simply add some tracks to the wooden pieces, that incorporate the ledges that would grab the screw in brackets. And then add quick release levers to replace those screws...
I like the Lee bench plate but i moded mine with 2 screws at the end of the wood plate for one of my presses and now it works great!
Actually, I just checked the new kits, they come with 2 holes drilled in the mount plate for bolts, or in my case pins! Woo hoo! That'll save me a drive to a friend's place to use the bench press.
The new models have a couple holes in the bottom of the bench plate, and you're supposed to drill corresponding holes through wood block, which you put a couple bolts through to hold it in place. Seems like Lee heard about the wood blocks walking out and changed the design.
...great idea/tip...I'd countersink the bolts into the base of the plywood block to avoid interference against the table...
An even easier fix for the "walking" issue would be to drill a hole for a ring pin to hold it in place. Would have been easy for Lee to do this for us. Imagine if the rear of the wooden block had a hole all the way through it straight down through the steel mount plate and your bench. Then you just take a ring pin and plop it through the hole. Done!
spraynpray Genius
Interesting...I may re-mount a lubrisizer that way and see
Looks great but they should make some sort of turn lock instead of having to loosen and tighten with a Phillips head screwdriver
You would not be able to slide the wedge into place. You'd have to remove at least one of the retainer sides and then screw it back down. A bit inconvenient for quick insertion and removal but it would solve the "walking loose" issue.
Mr Duelist1954 ,do you sell the blocks for your extra Lee Turret Heads ?
Can you offer any insight to how a person could acquire or assemble a portable reloading bench for a home environment in which a permanent setup isn't possible? Thanks!
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Does it come with the Wooden blocks,? Or do you have to have them cut & made at your lumber store etc.?
These days they come with one steel mounting plate rather than the original wooden ones.
screw a little lip onto the edge of the wood block so it catches. Problem solved
you wouldn't be able to slide it in and out....you'd have to completely unscrew the brackets.....I could be wrong!
if you mount the plate with the narrow side facing you the block can't walk out.
I often see videos by many seasoned reloaders whose presses move under load. I assume it's no big deal as long as the ram aligns properly into the die. Being an Oliver overkill kinda guy, that could just never be on my press. You would need a sledge hammer to move my press(or more-lol). And it is not permanently mounted so I can use it on any table surface. That Lee bracket system just doesn't do it for me. Besides, I don't like the idea of drilling holes in my work surface. Although made of wood, they are nearly(or are) of industrial strength that will last at least two(maybe three-lol) lifetimes. Why mess that up with holes? Also , I figure I'll upgrade from a Lee and use it for minor case prep asks and such. Better to maintain versatility. Nothing budges with the mounting plate and clamps that I use. Far more versatility and flexibility.
Hey! Mind if I ask how you nonpermanently mount your press without this plate? I'm considering the Lee Plate thingy but if there's a better option I'd love to hear it!