Could this work well? Seems sturdy.
Single stage reloading bench?
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Yeah but get a nice corresponding stool.
What press are you using? The press will block the drawers if you are mounting to sit in front of it. You can get a mount to fix that but depending on the press design may make it unergonomic to use.
What press are you using? The press will block the drawers if you are mounting to sit in front of it. You can get a mount to fix that but depending on the press design may make it unergonomic to use.
I did something similar for years with a Craftsman rolling tool chest and it worked well. I used an Inline Fabrication quick change mount for enough elevation to clear the front drawers. One thing you might run into is that there is probably going to be enough play in the wheels that the whole chest will rock a bit as you are working the press. I ran into this and got rubber chocks that I just forced under each side of the base of the tool chest to stabilize it.
Due to the vibration you are probably going to need a second rolling chest or table for your powder measuring scale if you plan on running the press at the same time you are measuring charges.
Due to the vibration you are probably going to need a second rolling chest or table for your powder measuring scale if you plan on running the press at the same time you are measuring charges.
I have a similar HF cabinet that I use for loading bench. It works fine. My press is mounted on a riser and I load standing up.
Blocking the drawer is a real issue. Thus the riser for the press.
ETA. I made wooden risers to lift the bench off the wheels. Casters were very annoying.
Blocking the drawer is a real issue. Thus the riser for the press.
ETA. I made wooden risers to lift the bench off the wheels. Casters were very annoying.
I built 2 bench's like this for reloading. They are not fancy, but they are rugged and hold a ton of gear.
L-Shaped Work Bench with Shelf Links®
L-Shaped Work Bench with Shelf Links®
I purchased a Seville Classics HD workbench and it has been solid. I use a RCBS on an inline fab mount and it’s been great!!
If you do a workbench/took chest style cart like others have said look into some adjustable locking feet. I bet it would be solid as hell.
If you do a workbench/took chest style cart like others have said look into some adjustable locking feet. I bet it would be solid as hell.
I built a sturdy bench from 2x4s and plywood, and added some teardrop pallet rack uprights for organization. If you’ve got the space, consider leaving room for a progressive setup down the line. Also, good lighting and a solid chair make a huge difference for longer sessions.
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I ran out of space in my "reloading room" so I put my Forster single stage on this stand.
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Lee Load Stand
Introducing the Lee Reloading Stand; Perfect for the reloader with limited working space or an overwhelmed workbench. The sturdy powder coated steel stand places your press at the perfect counter stool or standing height. Three-leg design assures absolute stability regardless of the floor condition.
