Anyone using T-Tracks on reloading Bench?

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Hi there - if you have experience using t-tracks on reloading bench, can you share your experience? Pros, cons, learnings, suggestions...I plan to have a 168 inch long reloading bench and looking for ideas on how best to equip it...I have almost everything related to reloading on the desk with focus on reloading for light and heavy ELR matches...thanks
 
My bench has T-track and I love it. It runs the entire length of my bench and has two rows of track. My Dillon 650 has I believe it’s a strong mount and that is how far apart they are spaced. I use MDF board and bolt other presses to it. I would not go back. Only thing I would do differently would be to purchase something that covers the track so things don’t fall into it. But most of the time if it happens it’s easily retrieved.
 
There is a thread about building the perfect reloading room. Several examples of T-track in use. I will be using T-track on my next room.

 
Has anyone managed to pull the track *out* of the bench top while loading? Wrestling with a stuck case, or even just during routine operations?

A lot of track sections I've seen have awfully tiny screws. Yeah, there are (usually) a bunch of them, but still. Makes me nervous.
 
If your using MDF for your workbench surface w/T-track, consider longer screws that can go thru the top and into another underside solid wood board/plywood. Make that underside board wider than the t-track to increase clamping/spreading load of those screws/t-track. Consider using epoxy under the track for extra holding power as well.

I’m building a small 30-36” reloading bench using a solid birch wood top and zero need for underside extra support. Will be routing, glueing & screwing aluminum t- track flush.
Don’t care about being able to pull up the t-track or reusing it. Screwing into solid wood workbench surface will provide clamping power over MDF. Epoxy glue will be extra insurance.
 
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Has anyone managed to pull the track *out* of the bench top while loading? Wrestling with a stuck case, or even just during routine operations?

A lot of track sections I've seen have awfully tiny screws. Yeah, there are (usually) a bunch of them, but still. Makes me nervous.
I glued and screwed mine; they're not coming out. T-track allows me to clamp my inline fabrication base/forster coax and an area419 barrel vise as needed and then remove when not in use freeing up space on the bench. Another option is to use a "T-slot router bit" to route a t-slot into your bench top. I'm a big fan of Powertec T-track and their accessories.

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Has anyone managed to pull the track *out* of the bench top while loading? Wrestling with a stuck case, or even just during routine operations?

A lot of track sections I've seen have awfully tiny screws. Yeah, there are (usually) a bunch of them, but still. Makes me nervous.

I bedded mine in epoxy resin and I've never pulled it out. My whole table which is heavy as fuck will move before the thing tries to come out.
 
I glued and screwed mine; they're not coming out. T-track allows me to clamp my inline fabrication base/forster coax and an area419 barrel vise as needed and then remove when not in use freeing up space on the bench. Another option is to use a "T-slot router bit" to route a t-slot into your bench top. I'm a big fan of Powertec T-track and their accessories.

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I like the barrel storage tube.
Do you have a rack or something to store the tubes in/on?
 
I glued and screwed mine; they're not coming out. T-track allows me to clamp my inline fabrication base/forster coax and an area419 barrel vise as needed and then remove when not in use freeing up space on the bench. Another option is to use a "T-slot router bit" to route a t-slot into your bench top. I'm a big fan of Powertec T-track and their accessories.

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Dude, the "over cut".......
 
not yet but now you got me thinking about making one.
I’ve been thinking about this… I need to figure something out.

My though was just use sections of PVC & drill them under a 2x4, then mount 2 of those under a table. Hole saw in 2x4s would also work, but I’d like to have ~6” of retention on the “captive” side. That way you can relocate the whole thing later if needed
 
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How often are you guys changing things around on the tracks? I’m considering building a table with them but not sure how much I’d use them once I have things set in place.
The one time you need it and can do it is enough.

I push my 1050 to the back and can fit my Vice in its place.