Need press to be removable. What are you using?

[Boxcar]

For those of you that have your press's set up to be removable what are you using? I have been toying over my options of either using Heavy duty T track or a Rock Dock. Are there any other options I'm missing?

T track is the least expensive option but I worry about ripping it out of the bench with a stubborn case. Anyone had a similar situation happen to them? Maybe I'm just overthinking it perhaps.

I look forward to your answers, Thanks

 

[mkollman74]

I use two C-clamps on mine (Co-Ax). Not revolutionary, but quite effective. No issues for at least the last 7 years.

 

[roggom]

mines not removable, but Lee does make a removable plate system

Bench Plate - Lee Precision






https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPCiZWuflCo

 

[milo 2.0]

You never said why it needs to be removable? If it's space, get a decent sized piece of 1/2" thick aluminum and drill and tap everything that will be mounted to it.

 

[Rprecision]

I have a very small space to reload in, I have 2 presses that couldn't both be mounted together in the same space.

I can be a crafty sob, I went to the junk yard and pulled a trailer hitch (1") out of the back of a Caravan for $15, I welded up brackets to mount it under my counter top. I mounted each vise on a receiver like one would do for different trailer balls.

Pull the pin, swap it, take it out, do whatever I need to do

I could stand on it and it doesn't move, Solid, flexible, less then $70

 

[Boxcar]

Good ideas here.

@milo; to answer your question and fill in a blank. Yes it's a space issue and most importantly it's to maintain access to the drawer that is underneath the press.

 

[milo 2.0]

Would a riser like the Dillon strongmount work? All my presses are moveable, I just use 2- 3/4" pieces of wood glued together, cut to press width and screwed to the bench. So like 4 1/2" x10", then I can move them where I want, and unscrew 1 of them to take to the range to seat bullets.
Also have the aluminum tapped for both Rock Chucker and a T-7, interchangeable.
If you need pics, pm your email address.

 

[Powermac]

If you want a high quality, moveable realoding press, that takes up little space Harrels precision makes wonderful products.
They're combo press works for standard dies and has a option to use Inline dies if you use them to seat, comes with removable C-clamps.
The compact press is really small and easy to move.

The turret press is very nice, and well made. It takes up very little space and works like a charm, and turrets are replaceable so you can have several setups.
The price is really not much to complain about either.

The downside to these are if you want to FL resize big cases, i suspect you will have trouble with anything bigger then 30-06/ 300 WM depending on the press, as they are not meant for this.
I do not use my turret version to resize or seat as i have better options for both, but it's currently used for: expander dies, decap die, bullet tipping die and a bushing neck sizer on occasion.
It does work well for sizing and seating too of course, if you want to be able to take the press with you.

If you have standard presses you want to be able to move Inline fabrications makes a good mounting system that works with most presses, that has a removable top plate so you can use it with more then one press.
And the riser is very convenient for most presses to get them up above the bench.

 

[flylo]

I have an RCBS that sits on top of the bench. Some BR shooter adapt it to there vehicles trailer hitch to load at matches.

 

[jnesto]

Check this out: UltraMounts | Inline Fabrication

They have one for quick mount.

 

[Boxcar]

Check this out: UltraMounts | Inline Fabrication

They have one for quick mount.

I love it! It gets the press up a little higher and gives enough clearance to avoid the drawer under the bench. Thanks!

 

[jnesto]

I love it! It gets the press up a little higher and gives enough clearance to avoid the drawer under the bench. Thanks!

I also have limited space in my reloading room and this one was the best option found. Before this mount I used c clamp ans workers pretty well, but this mount is rock solid and cool at the same time.

Check this video, at youtub you can find their channel with good stuffs

Quick change system - YouTube

 

[jmorris]

On my 2" reciever mount, the top plate has 1/4" studs in it, use wing nuts to secure the press to it. Fast, cheap and doesn't require tools.

 

[Spicerack]

I'm another c-clamp user, and they have done the job on a single stage rcbs for over 15 years. The only reason the press is not permanently mounted in its spot is because the c-clamps work that well for me. Bench is a Melomine top with a douglas fir 2x6 scavenged from an old water bed frame screwed into the bottom of the front edge of the top for support. The rest of the frame for the bench is the same re-purposed water bed frame.

 

[mercracing]

I have mine bolted up. When I need the bench for something else, I just unbolt it. Simple.


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[JByrd]

allen socket flathead bolts to press

c clamp and she goes where ever there is a flat surface and a c clamp

 

[JByrd]

or make 2 and weld a hitch reciever mt to one like the one above

 

[RollinCoal11]

Hey Boxcar, My setup is removable as well. I have a Coax press on an Inline Fabrication Uultramount. I use WolfCraft screw clamps to secure to table

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[jnesto]

Inline have top notch quality products.

 

[memo43]

mine is similar, mounted my RC and powder dispenser to a wooden box made out of 3/4 wood I clamp it to any flat surface with C clamps with no issues what's so ever sizing 308

 

[dcnyli]

i build a small cabinet that I can take virtually anywhere

 

[Boxcar]

Loving all the ideas here! Thanks for the pics.

 

[dddoo7]

I also have limited space and wanted a removable system for a few presses. I used 3/4" aluminum and mounted the presses to it. I have four bolts tack welded to angle iron on the bottom of the bench, so they always stay on the bench and I don't have to keep up with them. I just bolt the press down that I want. As you can see, I didn't even have room for a full size bench. This one is 12" deep and is plenty large to reload on. If you wanted to make it faster you could use wing nuts.



This shows the bottom side of the aluminum plate. The holes for the press bolts have to be recessed so that the plate will sit flat on the bench, but it works well.



however I also like the trailer hitch idea as it would allow the top of the bench to still be clear when the press is not in use.

 

[SWThomas]

I use two C-clamps on mine (Co-Ax). Not revolutionary, but quite effective. No issues for at least the last 7 years.

This ^ is what I plan to do with my Co-Ax when it comes in. I already have the Dillon 550 bolted to the bench and don't want to lose anymore space.

 

[M40_A1]

Every good work bench should have a vice. So......
I mount every machine on a section of angle iron that can be clamped in the vice for quick and easy swapping, and have the vice handy too for all kinds of other projects.

 

[my human host]

I used to have my press and powder measure bolted to a 4x4. When I needed to reload I clamped the 4x4 in my bench vise.

 

[stingrayguy]

When I starting planning my bench top, I also wanted to move the press around. I found these tracks online and love them. I had a few plates made for other presses, trimmers.. and so on.

Worth a look?

 

[rdinak]

I use the in line fabrication mounts and secure the press to 3/4 inch piece of plywood. I can change presses in about a minute depending on what I want to load for.

Yes the bench is a mess...But i have the rest of the week off to allow for an OCD level cleaning and organizing.

 

[rangeryo]

Probably a troll, but I use nuts and bolts. They are super removable.

 

[PinesAndProjectiles]

I use carriage bolts. They fit right in the slots on the Rock Chucker and I have wing nuts under the bench. It works great!

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[datguy]

I have two inline fab Ultramounts with the quick change bases and a rock chucker, co-ax, T-7, Dillon 550 and Super Swage on mounting plates. Two thumb screws to swap them out. Works a treat.

 

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[Fred_C_Dobbs]

I have a press mounted to a 1-footx2-foot piece of 3/4" plywood by countersunk screws coming up from the bottom, leaving the bottom completely flat. There's a hole at all four corners I use to bolt it to my reloading bench. The reason I didn't bolt the press direct to the bench is that I also have a portable bench made from a folding workbench. When it goes portable, I anchor the press's 1'x2' base to the top of the folding workbench by means of three Irwin QuickGrips; one at each forward corner (on the side) and the third at the rear in the middle. The portable bench isn't as stable as one bolted to the floor but the QuickGrips lock the base down every bit as tightly.

 

[Garyc]

I use a piece of 2x12" about 18" long. Drill holes in one end and mount the press on it, lay the other end on top of a table and use two c-clamps to clamp it down. Works like a champ. I use it to load in my motel room after a day of prairie dog shooting, getting ready for the next day.

 

[Iamironman]

All my presses are mounted to 2x8's or 2x10's then C clamped to the bench. I've been doing this for 25 years.

 

[pmclaine]

I use Rockler T track.

So far so good.

 

[Boxcar]

That's a beautiful workbench, pmclaine. Very nice!

 

[pmclaine]

That's a beautiful workbench, pmclaine. Very nice!

The maple takes the abuse well. Tung oil keeps the strains away and fill scratches nicely.

 

[Outlaw45]

I like that inlinefabrication quick change mount. I think I'll be changing to that.

 

[Outlaw45]

Does the Inlinefabrication quick change mount lock down tight or is there any play/wiggle room? Basically once it's mounted down is it solid?

 

[VTSEAL]

Yes, the Inline Fabrication quick change is very easy to swap out, and very sturdy without wiggle when attached. Will try to describe it below for you.

With the Inline Fabrication quick change mounts (the part that is bolted to your equipment) there is a large "tab" at the back that sets into the base (the part that bolts or clamps to your bench). There is an alignment post in the front that indexes the location horizontally and laterally into the top of the base. Two threaded posts are welded to the underside of the quick change plate which go through two holes in top of the base. Two brass finger nuts then screw onto the threaded post clamping the quick change plate snug against the base. At this point it is rock solid and doesn't have any play in it, even though you can change presses in under 30 seconds and didn't use any tools. I was really impressed how solid it feels.

My base assembly is bolted to my bench with hex bolts, and can be removed from the bench in about 2 minutes.

 

[nobbie333actual]

I highly recommend in-line fabrications great guy to deal with

 

[hondakilla98]

I went with the rcbs accessory base plate w. RCBS Accessory Base Plate 2 Trimmer Powder Measure Stand Priming Tool

I cut a notch out of a sheet of 1/2" plywood doubled up as a bench top. Then I made a thin cover with two locating dowels to cover it when I'm using it as a work bench instead of for reloading.

Before I put on the plywood.





With the plywood and cover.