Table size?

[warhawk77]

Have a question for you guys/gals that reload. Is a 3 feet long and 2 feet wide bench large enough for simple reloading?

I don't want to put my reloading stuff on my main work bench because I want to mount the press and other items on the table and not worry about them being in the way with I do other stuff on the bench. So across the room I have a space for a 3'x2' table. I'm wondering is this large enough for one person to start reloading on with a simple single stage press (Lee)? I have Lee Precision II also but don't think this will be used as much.

 

[spife7980]

Cant you just, you know, use your existng bench and just take the press off when youre not using it?

I tapped my coffee table which is about 3'x2', plenty large for me when in use. If its not in use I move the equipment to a storage cabinet and have a clean table. Press is bolted on with 4 bolts and 4 wing nuts, takes 30 seconds to clear it off.

 

[oldnmkid]

Where's there's a will there's a way! However, I have 3 tables and always looking for more room. That size you are looking at would probably be fine if you use it for your charged cases and bullets only.

 

[warhawk77]

Cant you just, you know, use your existng bench and just take the press off when youre not using it?

I tapped my coffee table which is about 3'x2', plenty large for me when in use. If its not in use I move the equipment to a storage cabinet and have a clean table. Press is bolted on with 4 bolts and 4 wing nuts, takes 30 seconds to clear it off.

That could work but I set it up and leave it and have a dedicated place to reload.

Where's there's a will there's a way! However, I have 3 tables and always looking for more room. That size you are looking at would probably be fine if you use it for your charged cases and bullets only.

I fully understand that work benches or any flat area really get covered quickly. I would like to have a larger bench but I'm thinking I keep it small and a dedicated area I'm less likely to mess up or have stuff on the table while I work.

 

[RickyRodney]

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Problem solved

 

[LG65CM]

Suggestion: Mark off that 2x3 space on the floor. Then put the stuff you want to use to do your reloading there and see. I have a 2x4 foot bench. Wish it was 3x6. lg

 

[TexasTightwad]

I have my press bolted to the back bumper of the 5th-wheel I live in. If I can reload there, you can reload anywhere that is solid enough for a press. Definitely not ideal though!