Work Bench for a smaller area?

[Myrradah]

Hey all,

Im working on getting into reloads. Im about ready to take that plunge. Before I do, i need to get a workbench to use.

I have a nice one I use to work on my guns but looking to get some input from you all on what may work for an apartment and still be mobile. I have my house in NM still and may go back or if the contract renews here in indiana I may buy some land etc so it needs to be something I can move around.

I mainly shoot 4 types of ammo.
9mm
5.56
6.5 CM
308 / 7.62 x 51 M118
and mainly for home defense 357 magnum in my henry Lever.

I would be using a single stage loader and smaller volumes.

Any input on what may be mobile yet sturdy enough to do this type of work and provide enough shelving / storage?

Thanks for the input ahead of time all!

 

[Brandon]

Tool chest with wood top?

 

[bwframe]

Lee Reloading Stand

The Lee Reloading Stand was designed just for the purpose of holding a reloading press so reloader could load up ammunition.. The loading stand is made...

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[DoggyDaddy]

I use one like this when I would sometimes want to reload out on my deck.

Universal Bench Grinder Stand

Amazing deals on this Universal Bench Grinder Stand at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

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I mounted my single (and multi) stage reloaders on 2x6's and then clamped them to the top of the stand with large C-clamps. I doubled up the 2x6's to make them more rigid.

 

[Gingerbeardman]

I doubt they're sturdy enough but maybe a rolling kitchen island with an improved countertop?

 

[two70]

I use one like this when I would sometimes want to reload out on my deck.

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Universal Bench Grinder Stand

Amazing deals on this Universal Bench Grinder Stand at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

I mounted my single (and multi) stage reloaders on 2x6's and then clamped them to the top of the stand with large C-clamps. I doubled up the 2x6's to make them more rigid.

I have one of those for the same reason, it is surprisingly sturdy and mobile.

 

[armalitesheepdog]

I've been using one of these for years.

60 in., Three Drawer Hardwood Workbench

Amazing deals on this 60In 3 Drawer Hardwood Workbench at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

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[daddyusmaximus]

Black & Decker Workmate... If they still make them, or you can find one.
They fold up, but are real sturdy. You can make a base with whatever tool mounted, then just clamp it down.
That way you can swap tools to the table.
Got my router on mine now, but can also fit my miter saw, belt sander...

 

[Creedmoor]

I'm a bolt the table to the wall and floor loader myself. I would like to see some 308 size cases sized and loaded with a small table like Lee makes or a grinder table that one can move around.
I would just think that would be difficult to keep steady while sizing and loading without flipping it over.
I cant imagine loading with a table on wheels.

 

[Myrradah]

Thanks all, some really good stuff there.

 

[BugI02]

I've been using one of these for years.

60 in., Three Drawer Hardwood Workbench

Amazing deals on this 60In 3 Drawer Hardwood Workbench at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

+1, I was going to suggest the same thing

Reasonably priced, weighs a hair over 100 lbs empty so you can move it easily, fits in small spaces well and I like wood. Had one of these for a while until I built in a custom bench - now it serves as a work station to maintain my bicycles

 

[1nderbeard]

I'm a bolt the table to the wall and floor loader myself. I would like to see some 308 size cases sized and loaded with a small table like Lee makes or a grinder table that one can move around.
I would just think that would be difficult to keep steady while sizing and loading without flipping it over.
I cant imagine loading with a table on wheels.

I used an old waist level 4 leg table. Cut it in half and screwed to studs using 2x4s. One half supports my press and the other is a general gun cleaning surface.

 

[McCoolsCreek7]

Hey all,

Im working on getting into reloads. Im about ready to take that plunge. Before I do, i need to get a workbench to use.

I have a nice one I use to work on my guns but looking to get some input from you all on what may work for an apartment and still be mobile. I have my house in NM still and may go back or if the contract renews here in indiana I may buy some land etc so it needs to be something I can move around.

I mainly shoot 4 types of ammo.
9mm
5.56
6.5 CM
308 / 7.62 x 51 M118
and mainly for home defense 357 magnum in my henry Lever.

I would be using a single stage loader and smaller volumes.

Any input on what may be mobile yet sturdy enough to do this type of work and provide enough shelving / storage?

Thanks for the input ahead of time all!

I would buy a toolbox on wheels and add a wooden top. That would give you plenty of storage.

 

[dieselrealtor]

Harbor Freight toolbox on wheels, typically 2 casters lock. They have one that comes with a wooden top

 

[Brandon]

Tool chest with wood top?

I doubt they're sturdy enough but maybe a rolling kitchen island with an improved countertop?

Harbor Freight toolbox on wheels, typically 2 casters lock. They have one that comes with a wooden top

Just sayin'

 

[Creedmoor]

I used an old waist level 4 leg table. Cut it in half and screwed to studs using 2x4s. One half supports my press and the other is a general gun cleaning surface.

My main loading bench is a old steel shipping table. I have four Dillons mounted to it, its bolted to the wall and concrete floor, It doesn't move.

 

[1nderbeard]

My main loading bench is a old steel shipping table. I have four Dillons mounted to it, its bolted to the wall and concrete floor, It doesn't move.

That's awesome. I just have one Redding turret press. Case trimming the rifle rounds makes me crazy so I've recently started doing 357/38 special.

 

[Magyars]

Don't know if Midway still makes them.

 

[bwframe]

Don't know if Midway still makes them.
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There's another long time member that posted his "living room" reloading setup a while back. He is a long range competitoin shooter.

Made me feel pretty good at my pieced together hillbilly setup, that has never progressed a lot beyond the temporary stage.

Super solid, bolted to the wall and floor is nice, but not ultimately required. As long as one can compensate for some movement or shakes and rattles, knowing where it matters and doesn't is the important thing.

 

[nucular]

I use the 8' version of this as my reloading/gunsmiffing bench but they have 6,4, and 3' versions as well. The 8' is heavy enough that I didn't need to bolt it down.

Gladiator 8 ft. Adjustable Height Birch Top Workbench GAWB08HWEG - The Home Depot

Complete work projects with this 8 ft. Adjustable Height Birch Top Workbench. It features a durable, solid wood surface. Easily adjust the height to where you need it. It's designed to hold up to 3,000

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