Reloading table

[Mattrmvpd]

Hey guys... I am looking to buy a reloading table. The one I have (I built) is a tad BIG and I am looking to find something that is a professional build that I can simply assemble.

I am looking for some thing that is fairly simple yet has good storage on the bottom... some type of peg board system and can handle about 3 single stage presses. I need for it to be fairly compact but VERY stable.

Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated. Also... I am NOT looking to spend $1K on a table... soooo lets try to keep the cost reasonable.

Thanks
Matt (LEO SOUTH GA.)

 

[lightman]

Craftsman, Waterloo, and Kobalt make a decent looking table with about everything you are looking for. I would probably beef up the tops on some of them, but thats easy enough. Look in the field photography section about loading benches, as there are a few shown there. Lightman

 

[hewlett260]

I asked my dad the "which one should I buy" question, his response "Were did I go wrong letting you think its ok for my son to let another man build shit for him!". My response was a trip to Lowe's to spend $87 on lumber, particle board and various fasteners. One afternoon of my wife being pissed off and I send him a picture of everything all set up and his response was "holy shit you remembered how to be my son". Go to Sears to check out benches, they had some nice ones in the $200-$300 range. Just don't ask your dad for advice lol.

 

[smschulz]

My garage is lined with workbenches I built out of wood.
But I had limited space left and wanted something solid for reloading.
I got a Sears Craftsman Professional Workbench that works great.
Very solid, not too hard to put together and supports my press just fine.
Very happy with it.
I did build some storage space below out of wood and painted it black to match.

 

[jkonzal]

Whatever you decide, weight really matters. It sucks when your table moves at all.

 

[Mattrmvpd]

I have NO problem building it... as I built my current setup. The issue is I just do NOT have the time to redo another table. I will bum around this weekend at sears... and shop online and see what is all out there.

I found one by STACK ON... its the one that MIDWAY USA offers. It looks pretty good and compact.

 

[rjacobs]

All the time you are going to spend "looking" could be used "building". Just saying.

I have built 2 benches now using the same basic plan, a 5' wide and an 8' wide:
4x4 legs(get a 12' 4x4 and have the legs cut to 35")
2x4 frame
3" wood screws
3/4" MDF top doubled up
3/4" MDF bottom shelf

For 3 single stages 5' wide should get you I would think. My 5' bench I was able to make a lower shelf out of the left over MDF from having the top cut. For the 8' I had to get another sheet of MDF.

Oh and have Lowes/Home Depot cut the MDF and the 4x4's so all you have to cut is the 2x4's and screw everything together. Assembly time of less than 1 hour with a buddy. Having them do the cuts saves SO MUCH time.

For a back you could make a very simple 2x4 frame and screw a piece of peg board to it.

Ill post a pic of my 5' bench if you want.

 

[pyplynr]

These don't have storage or pegboard, But they are solid, heavy and work great. I have 2 and they dont move.

Ultra Heavy-Duty Workbench - Sam's Club

Never seen or used one of these but it has the pegboard and a little storage

Seville Classics Lighted Hardwood Top Workbench - Sam's Club

 

[rdinak]

 

[Rprecision]

I had limited space.

I installed a white countertop and welded a reciver hitch mount under the table. When i want to use a press I slip in the press just like one would the reciver ball, pop in the pin and I am off. I could stand on it if I had too!

The only person who can make what I need and want is me

 

[Fuzzball]

4x4 legs are massive over kill with no benefit...none of us will ever crush a vertical 2x4, that's more than strong enough legs for a reloading bench.

Placing a second shelf under a bench like rdinak's and loading boxes of brass, loaded ammo, a tumbler & media, tools, etc, on it will stabalize the bench quite well for most of us and still allow it to be emptied and moved easily. Tacking & glueing thin plywood panels across the rear and ends would make that bench vastly more resistant to twisting under stress; cheep 1/8" plywood paneling or masonite will work just as well as thicker/more expensive stuff.

 

[Beyschaefer]

I've been real real happy with this workbench from Harbor Freight.

Workbench with 4 Drawers, 60" Hardwood

I couldn't even buy the lumber to build the FRAME of a bench for the same price. I used a couple planks to mount the presses to, and used the built in peg holes on the benchtop to bolt the planks to.
Four drawers, storage below... Good stability, but I screwed it to the wall anyway.

 

[wvlapua]

The table pictured from sams are great ($200). They also sell one with drawers and doors on wheels ($400).
And they make a rolling set of drawers to fit beneath the table pictured.

 

[arnie19]

If you go Harbor Freight ,don't forget the 25% off coupon .

 

[1rocket69]

Reloading Bench Project

Here's a idea, about what your asking for simple to build yourself

 

[Oneshotkill]

If you go Harbor Freight ,don't forget the 25% off coupon .

And where would one find that online code?????