I have confined space 58 inches. does anyone know of a bench (or alt) i can buy to fit this area, at a reasonable cost. I thought of trying to find an old desk . Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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I would suggest goodwill or salvation army. I found a couple nice solid would desks one with a hutch that were perfect. They are more than sturdt enough and at $15 each if a spill scratch or dent who cares!
I would suggest goodwill or salvation army. I found a couple nice solid would desks one with a hutch that were perfect. They are more than sturdt enough and at $15 each if a spill scratch or dent who cares!
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Due to the Houston humidity the garage is out. Due to the wife I cannot have a dedicated "man" room in the house. So, I have to flex a little.
A workmate bench with 3/4" plywood. All my pieces have a 3/4" base that I clamp down when needed.
Due to the Houston humidity the garage is out. Due to the wife I cannot have a dedicated "man" room in the house. So, I have to flex a little.
A workmate bench with 3/4" plywood. All my pieces have a 3/4" base that I clamp down when needed.
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I used a Workmate in an apartment. I found that 50 pounds of weight plates sitting on it made it adequately stable for resizing brass.
I used a Workmate in an apartment. I found that 50 pounds of weight plates sitting on it made it adequately stable for resizing brass.
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Along with the bench you could put your reloading gear in stackable wheeled totes and put them in a closet. Role the stack out, set up the workmate, and go at it.
When I had limited space I built one from scratch that is 42" wide and 30" deep. I put an elevated 8" shelf across the back (like pictured above) made out of 1x8 and made 1x8 shelves that fit down underneath on each side. I put the excess top material around the perimeter of the legs for stability and to provide a back for the underneath side and back shelves. You have plenty of room to get your legs in and plenty of storage underneath.
Along with the bench you could put your reloading gear in stackable wheeled totes and put them in a closet. Role the stack out, set up the workmate, and go at it.
When I had limited space I built one from scratch that is 42" wide and 30" deep. I put an elevated 8" shelf across the back (like pictured above) made out of 1x8 and made 1x8 shelves that fit down underneath on each side. I put the excess top material around the perimeter of the legs for stability and to provide a back for the underneath side and back shelves. You have plenty of room to get your legs in and plenty of storage underneath.
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where are you located???
i took an old computer desk and went to work on it.
it was a cabinet styled desk, i removed the front doors, cut the top shelf in half
then mounted peg board to the back, a light under the top shelf and my press to the desk area, i did reinforce it
it worked great and got the job done for sure,
its in ne florida if you are close and want it
i got it free from a friend, thier dog did chew up a little bit on teh bottom
check craigs list, you could easily get this done for $100
where are you located???
i took an old computer desk and went to work on it.
it was a cabinet styled desk, i removed the front doors, cut the top shelf in half
then mounted peg board to the back, a light under the top shelf and my press to the desk area, i did reinforce it
it worked great and got the job done for sure,
its in ne florida if you are close and want it
i got it free from a friend, thier dog did chew up a little bit on teh bottom
check craigs list, you could easily get this done for $100
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For a work surface on whatever you build/use I bought a piece of dry eraser white board. Cut that to size, it is clean and you will see any powder or dust on it and it is easy to wipe clean. When I get home from work I will post a photo of my station set up.
For a work surface on whatever you build/use I bought a piece of dry eraser white board. Cut that to size, it is clean and you will see any powder or dust on it and it is easy to wipe clean. When I get home from work I will post a photo of my station set up.
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I found that a mechanics tool chest (such as a craftsman) -- with a flat top and bearing-type drawers of varying sizes -- work well as a compact reloading bench. Simply bolt on a 3/4" piece of plywood to the recessed top and you're good to go to mount a press, case trimmer, and anything else you need. The press can be ofset to the side or even in front (but the lever has to be manuvered to open the top drawers).
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00913620000P?vName=Tools&keyword=drawers
I found that a mechanics tool chest (such as a craftsman) -- with a flat top and bearing-type drawers of varying sizes -- work well as a compact reloading bench. Simply bolt on a 3/4" piece of plywood to the recessed top and you're good to go to mount a press, case trimmer, and anything else you need. The press can be ofset to the side or even in front (but the lever has to be manuvered to open the top drawers).
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00913620000P?vName=Tools&keyword=drawers
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