getting into reloading.

[CarbonMTN]

So need some of your ideas.

I live in a house but I don't have a garage or shed that I could easily store everything I would need to reload. I have a 3 YO that I am worried that gets into everything. I could store it all in my office but its got carpet and I'm worried that I would get stuff into my carpet that I dont want.

Could/can reloading be clean enough that I could do it on carpet. I just see photos and picks of people having little pellets/powder everywhere on their bench.

Is it safe it reload in side? I heard spent primers are nasty.

what are your thoughts?

Thanks!

 

[jetracer013]

I spent five years reloading in my office/spare bedroom of my tiny apartment. It's safe as long as you are. No smoking, careful with the primers, etc.

For the carpet, you can cover with plastic film or a chair pad from staples. You're going to spill some stuff and primers will fall.

For the door, get one of these and mount it high. I just did this to keep my son out of my garage.

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[CarbonMTN]

I spent five years reloading in my office/spare bedroom of my tiny apartment. It's safe as long as you are. No smoking, careful with the primers, etc.

For the carpet, you can cover with plastic film or a chair pad from staples. You're going to spill some stuff and primers will fall.

For the door, get one of these and mount it high. I just did this to keep my son out of my garage.

Home Security Door Lock with 8 Screws, Childproof Door Reinforcement Lock with 3" Stop Withstand 800 lbs for Inward Swinging Door, Upgrade Night Lock to Defend Your Home - - Amazon.com

Home Security Door Lock with 8 Screws, Childproof Door Reinforcement Lock with 3" Stop Withstand 800 lbs for Inward Swinging Door, Upgrade Night Lock to Defend Your Home - - Amazon.com

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what kind of desk did you mount the press to? would you happen to have photos?

 

[jetracer013]

It was an antique drafting table. I took the top off and mounted a sheet of 3/4 MDF and 3/4 plywood on top. Sorry, I don't have photos of it.

If I were still in that apartment, I'd mount a 2x4 to the wall (as an anchor), and make the rest from 2x4 and stimpson strong ties. They are super easy to work with and are really sturdy.

 

[longgunJR]

Here's the set up I'm currently putting together in a spare bedroom, so far no issues keeping it clean. Missing rubber mat in the picture.

 

[CarbonMTN]

Here's the set up I'm currently putting together in a spare bedroom, so far no issues keeping it clean. Missing rubber mat in the picture.

any clue what desk that is?

 

[longgunJR]

any clue what desk that is?

Seville Classics (UHD20247B) UltraHD Lighted Workbench

https://www.amazon.com/Seville-Classics-UHD20247B-Workbench-Stainless/dp/B005NAVFEW/ref=pd_cp_60_1?pd_rd_w=wX3bL&pf_rd_p=ef4dc990-a9ca-4945-ae0b-f8d549198ed6&pf_rd_r=DC8NQKQ47G480EMMMX1S&pd_rd_r=102356fa-c645-4a27-bb05-890214d93769&pd_rd_wg=gyfpp&pd_rd_i=B005NAVFEW&psc=1&refRID=DC8NQKQ47G480EMMMX1S

Its actually a fairly well built work table, I'm pretty happy with it.

 

[absolutchris]

im a new reloader, I weigh my powder on the kitchen counter mainly just because it's so hot right now to do in the garage. I was planning on being careful. I have inevitably spilled powder multiple times. Not a lot but my 2 year old plays in there so I really wanted to clean it up well. It's hard enough to sweep it up, so I would be concerned about carpet. I know people do it so it is what it is. But I think you should plan at some point that some amount of powder will be spilled into the carpet. Primers are more dangerous but typically easier to keep track of and not spill. That has been my experience so far

 

[spife7980]

Tap a few holes in your coffee table if it is of quality and thick non particle board, something sturdy enough to mount a press to. Then you can reload in front of the tv on your couch in comfort. Some wing nuts and the press comes right off for storage. I do it over carpet, its not real shaggy, its a converted garage and more office/school type tight knit carpet but your vacuum will clean it up.

I got a forster coax so that all the depriming mess goes straight down the tube into a container and its very clean. I scrape them over half a paper towel.

My tumbler has a solid closed lid so no dust gets out, I do that actual transfer from tumbler to media separator outside because it is dusty. But then bring it all back inside and its fine.

I spray lube my cases outside and leave them a bit to let the alcohol evaporate off.

Dont be clumsy and throw powder everywhere and you wont have powder spilled everywhere.

Just because some people are slobs doesnt mean then entire process is a mess.
Keep the stuff stored in upper cabinets instead of down on the floor for her to lick.

Edit: trimming, get a giraud triway or trimit2 with the plastic walls to keep all your trimmings contained. Or just sweep them up.

 

[Codiekfx400]

Just do not suck up large amounts of powder with a vacuum. Possible fire hazard.

 

[Millsworks]

Loading area can be as simple or advanced in design as you wish.
I have a dedicated area in my home that is really just closet space size. And any closet can be used to mount a sturdy practical bench, that can be kept behind a closed door until needed.
But a small sturdy piece of lumber and a large "C" clamp can be used to mount a press t just about any table or shooting bench.
Loading outdoors and especially at the range is something I have done many times. Load development can be much quicker loading 10-12 rounds at a time as you shoot at a range bench.
I have loaded many a cartridge many years ago, on the kitchen table and stored all my supplies and equipment in a couple plastic totes from Walmart.
Unfortunately messes can happen.
A raised lip on the loading platform can help retain spilled powder and brass trimmings. Though primers can be a challenge to keep off the floor.
A depriming tool, like the one
Frankfort Arsenal offers, is a nifty way to remove spent primers with hand operation in a neat and portable way. It contains the primers as it removes them. I find myself using this tool more often than using the decapper of the resizing die.
It can be done on the couch or any place you like.
A small shop vac is good for keeping things tidy.
Sometimes we just have to make do with the space or situation we have to get the job done.

 

[CarbonMTN]

Could I use something like this, mount the press to the table, and be able to move it if/when I need to? husky bench

 

[1J04]

It's a work in progress, literally, but it'll get done in a week or so. And I own a Vacuum thank god!?

You'll be fine on carpet. I reloaded on carpet at my last place for 25 yrs. Zero issues!

 

[Anthonyc]

I do most of my reloading in the garage but powder drop in my office that has carpet. I have a large office mat made out of some sort of plastic/pvc that was really designed for an office chair to roll on. It works great for accidental powder spills.

 

[hafejd30]

For tight space I used the board idea mentioned above. Press/trimmer etc mounted to 2X6 and just c-clamp them to desk etc. Anything that won’t move. The rest can operate off one of those folding tables that folds in half. And be stored in a bin til you load. It’s a pain compared to a complete setup but does work to get you by for basic stuff

 

[Alabusa]

Get this table from Harbor Freight....

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It works great as a bench but I would recommend a press stand like the Click Me to use on the table.

 

[Srgt. Hulka]

Get this table from Harbor Freight....

Harbor Freight Tools – Quality Tools at Discount Prices Since 1977

Harbor Freight buys their top quality tools from the same factories that supply our competitors. We cut out the middleman and pass the savings to you!

www.harborfreight.com

It works great as a bench but I would recommend a press stand like the Click Me to use on the table.

I have one of these benches, and it works fine. I bolted an extra 1x12 under the presses just for a little extra stiffness. Also, if you don’t have a strong mount riser, your presses hang down in front of the drawers, making them useless.

 

[Alabusa]

I have one of these benches, and it works fine. I bolted an extra 1x12 under the presses just for a little extra stiffness. Also, if you don’t have a strong mount riser, your presses hang down in front of the drawers, making them useless.

I put mine on the Lyman universal stand and it works great.

 

[Srgt. Hulka]

I put mine on the Lyman universal stand and it works great.

Yep, mine is on an Inline Fabrication strong mount.

 

[Average guy]

I mounted a piece of countertop in a closet. My presses are on a steel stand I fabricated. Doesn’t take huge room to make damn accurate ammo. Small space also makes you not be a slob

 

[RmeJu]

You can (and should) reload inside. It's safe, as long as you treat the gunpowder and primers with basic respect (no open flames, don't crush live primers, etc.).

It's preferable to reload over a hard floor, but I reloaded over carpet for many years, and it was fine. You *will* spill gunpowder. I used a hand vac (Dyson) to clean up small powder spills many times. It came out of the carpet and I didn't blow myself up. Spent primers are a little dirty, but not something to not reload over. Wash your hands after handling them.

I'm far more concerned about keeping my little guys out of my reloading room. When I'm not in there, it's locked, even if I'm only leaving for a minute. No exceptions.