Gun and Game Forums - reloading bench.....
Gun and Game Forums - reloading bench.....: "Why not be unique and create your own plans? I currently have mine set up on a section of a work bench in my garage but if I were to have the space for an actual bench specificly for my new press, it would probably be something like this:
-3 feet wide by 8 feet long
-Six 4x4 posts as legs(one on each corner and center front and back).
-Each post would be connected with a 2x4 fastened flush with the top of each post around the perimeter and one connecting the two center legs.
-Additional 2x4s are required around the bottom of each post approximatly 6'-1' from the ground to stablize the legs. This bracing is not required for the front of the bench as the other 3 sides and center will be enough to stablize the legs.
-Tabletop would be made of 2 sheets of 1/2'thick 4'x8' Plywood ripped to 3'x8', glued together, and Screwed down to the 2x4s placed around the perimeter.
-An option would be to take 4 2x4s(Two 8' long, Two 3' long) and use dato blades to create a 1/4'wide by 5/8'deep kerf in the boards
-Using 45degree joints, assemble the boards to form rectangle, leaving one side open to slide a cut-to-fit piece of pegboard in place and fasten the final side in place.
-Fasten the framed pegboard in place flush with the back of the tabletop.
The picture works out well in my mind so raise your hand if any further explination is needed. As for height, its upto you, I would place at about 4' to allow the use of a chair for long sessions yet still be able to operate standing.
The small stackable bins also help for holding components that your using or tools/parts for your press setup.
-Eric"
-3 feet wide by 8 feet long
-Six 4x4 posts as legs(one on each corner and center front and back).
-Each post would be connected with a 2x4 fastened flush with the top of each post around the perimeter and one connecting the two center legs.
-Additional 2x4s are required around the bottom of each post approximatly 6'-1' from the ground to stablize the legs. This bracing is not required for the front of the bench as the other 3 sides and center will be enough to stablize the legs.
-Tabletop would be made of 2 sheets of 1/2'thick 4'x8' Plywood ripped to 3'x8', glued together, and Screwed down to the 2x4s placed around the perimeter.
-An option would be to take 4 2x4s(Two 8' long, Two 3' long) and use dato blades to create a 1/4'wide by 5/8'deep kerf in the boards
-Using 45degree joints, assemble the boards to form rectangle, leaving one side open to slide a cut-to-fit piece of pegboard in place and fasten the final side in place.
-Fasten the framed pegboard in place flush with the back of the tabletop.
The picture works out well in my mind so raise your hand if any further explination is needed. As for height, its upto you, I would place at about 4' to allow the use of a chair for long sessions yet still be able to operate standing.
The small stackable bins also help for holding components that your using or tools/parts for your press setup.
-Eric"
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