Upgraded this weekend. Moved out of the spare bedroom closet into the whole room.
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Nice! Is that the Craftsman bench, how do you like it?
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Upgraded this weekend. Moved out of the spare bedroom closet into the whole room.
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I am also using a Craftsman bench and for reloading it does very good. No issues at all. We have been using it for twelve years now, still solid.Nice! Is that the Craftsman bench, how do you like it?
Yes it is. Just picked it up at Lowe’s. Also ordered the modular drawer system for it. Should pick it up Saturday. Bench itself is solid. I added an additional piece of 3/4” maple under the wood top it comes with. Very solid. It’s pretty high though. 41” to the top. My last bench was 37.5” high and I’m short. Overall, I’m really pleased with it. I anchored it to the studs in the wall as well.Nice! Is that the Craftsman bench, how do you like it?
No photos to share yet, but on the topic of sourcing bench tops. I was at my local Habitat for Humanity Re-Store and they had pallets of 8 foot (by 2' IIRC) 2" thick butcher block counter tops for about $100 a slab. I made a mental note to head back when I get to building my next bench. The top of the Harbor Freight bench is too thin and flexible for a direct press mount (plus the press blocks the drawers).
I have Rocker T-tracks on my bench. There's a photo posted somewhere in this thread. I got the idea from other photos posted in this thread. Seems to work great. I really like it.Has anyone used the Rockler T-Track system on their bench? I’m curious if these have any flex like we see from Ultimate Reloader on YT.
Haven’t got to use it much yet but seems to be very sturdy thus far,don’t mind the 2x4 legs still in process of finishing the roomHas anyone used the Rockler T-Track system on their bench? I’m curious if these have any flex like we see from Ultimate Reloader on YT.
That is a sweet setup. You build the top? What wood is it?Haven’t got to use it much yet but seems to be very sturdy thus far,don’t mind the 2x4 legs still in process of finishing the room
Thanks it’s work In Progress.It’s live edge acaciaThat is a sweet setup. You build the top? What wood is it?
Sweet dude.Thanks it’s work In Progress.It’s live edge acacia
Check https://inlinefabrication.com/ to get that press up away from the drawers.No photos to share yet, but on the topic of sourcing bench tops. I was at my local Habitat for Humanity Re-Store and they had pallets of 8 foot (by 2' IIRC) 2" thick butcher block counter tops for about $100 a slab. I made a mental note to head back when I get to building my next bench. The top of the Harbor Freight bench is too thin and flexible for a direct press mount (plus the press blocks the drawers).
Did that at my sons house the bench could hold engine blocks without a problem.I anchored it to the studs in the wall as well.
Yes, it’s all cedar lined also to help with moisture along with dehumidifier wand inside@Copechristie What kind of door do you have for the primer/powder storage area? Looks like a steel roll up door.
Can we get a pick of that closed?
If you want to save money, this is the wrong profession/hobby/pass-time...How much reloading would you have to do before ALL of the reloading equip is paid for before you begin to save money? My guess is NEVER
maybe after 40-50000 rounds lol
Beautiful work. I really like the galvanized ceiling in there. I would post some pics of my shop and setup but it currently looks like a tornado just touched down in there.Thanks it’s work In Progress.It’s live edge acacia
I disagreeIf you want to save money, this is the wrong profession/hobby/pass-time...
correct, u can still reload for less than half factory ammo pricesI disagree
Which is my intent and to produce more accurate than factory ammocorrect, u can still reload for less than half factory ammo prices
Right. But technically if you go fairly cheap on reloading gear, it doesn’t take you very long to produce better than FGMM ammo at half the price if you reload say 5-10k rounds.I figure I save about a dollar to 1.50 a shot for the nice stuff. I dont save any money though as I just shoot more!
When I use the term "technically" in any explanation about my gun related purchases, my wife knows I am stretching the truth to the breaking point.Right. But technically if you go fairly cheap on reloading gear, it doesn’t take you very long to produce better than FGMM ammo at half the price if you reload say 5-10k rounds.
Fgmm 168 is tough to beat in some guns.Right. But technically if you go fairly cheap on reloading gear, it doesn’t take you very long to produce better than FGMM ammo at half the price if you reload say 5-10k rounds.
Fgmm 168 is tough to beat in some guns.
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If you stick with it you can.
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165g SGK over 42.4 varget.
Start of stickey bolt lift.
Maybe too close to lands with book setting.
Using data for lands from hornady modified case so yes slop. New tap on order to make my own from fire formed.
Huge problem is I have only got results like that with varget and can't find any more.
FGMM is hard to beat? But can be done. Regardless if you shoot same group type as store bought with your hand roll you’re still cheaper than $2 a bulletFgmm 168 is tough to beat in some guns.
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If you stick with it you can.
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165g SGK over 42.4 varget.
Start of stickey bolt lift.
Maybe too close to lands with book setting.
Using data for lands from hornady modified case so yes slop. New tap on order to make my own from fire formed.
Huge problem is I have only got results like that with varget and can't find any more.
Nope. Haven't noticed any issues yet.The electronics being that close to the powder scale doesn't interfere?
Are those Gladiator benches sturdy enough for running presses on?Few years of doing this and it just keeps growing. Found a really cool Hollywood Turret Press yesterday built a few 44mag rounds today.
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Another "Gadget Guy" ... good on ya. How do you like the AMP Seating Press? Been pondering that one ...
Yes they have been.Are those Gladiator benches sturdy enough for running presses on?
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