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Need reloading room pics! Gotta get set up!

TacBlade

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I got all kinds of reloading stuff for Christmas and now I need to set it all up! Any and all reloading pics would be great!

I had lots of reloading gear about 5 years ago, untill I got a divorce and my ex wife and her dad sold it all at a garage sale they had. Never even knew it was happening untill it was all gone. Even sold about $7000 worth of tools that were in my garage. Its all water under the bridge now and I have lots of what I had, repurchased now.

My new father in law really seems to like me as he bought me everything you could imagine for Christmas and now I need to set it all up. I have a 9'x15' in floor heated garden shed that my wife gave up for me to use for my gun/reloading room. Got to get started in my set up.

I have bought most of the items I needed at Sears for a bench and cabinets. Most all of it is the "Gladiator Garage Storge and bench system" Very sturdy stuff.

So any pics would be great!!! Thanks a bunch!!!
 
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Here is mine

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I think country888 has got quite the setup... especially if he can shoot out that window
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I won't post mine, its real modest and pretty condensed; I'll set it up way badazz after high school is over.
 
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Thanks Tanner, LOL.. Yeah I could shoot out the window, but would rather go outside! Im sure shooting out the window there would ring the old ears!
 
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Nice !!! You got plenty of room. Very nice reloading room ...enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Thanks guys! I have been wanting a reloading bench like this for few years now. Finnaly built it back in november. Lots of room for loading & cleaning!
 
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Country888, Great looking room.

The garage size in my next home is gonna play a BIG role in our decision. Work bench area is important for guy shit. I sacrificed in the 1st home, but not next time.

To the OP, whatever you do. I'd recommend starting in one area and using it for a while to find out what you like and don't like about the setup. I want my bench area to be multi-functional with room for other projects. My garage set-up doesn't provide enough space to spread out, but it would be a pain in the ass to move everything around now. Just about to get into reloading and I'll be moving vises, grinders, and other items to make room.
 
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Heres my reloading depot. Its located in my shed out back.

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Hey guys these look great! MDF99, that bench looks heavy as hell & well built, just as it should be! I like it! Im sure the OP has lots of great ideas now! For a reloadingb bench you cant build it heavy enough for a press, well you can but you get my point. Good luck & enjoy
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TacBlade</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I had lots of reloading gear about 5 years ago, untill I got a divorce and my ex wife and her dad sold it all at a garage sale they had. Never even knew it was happening untill it was all gone. Even sold about $7000 worth of tools that were in my garage.

My new father in law </div></div>

I see you didn't learn your lesson
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j/k

Here's mine. It's an old pic since I just scored a new workbench from work that is over 2 feet longer and a foot wider than the one on the left. I'll post up some new pics once it's all together.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Iamironman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
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Looks great until you see the ratty chair with a skirt. Pretty cool setup.
 
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I'm not even going to show mine. Mine looks pathetic compared to all of you but I'm just getting started.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: High Binder</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Iamironman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c392/imtheflash/weapons/loadbench2.jpg </div></div>

Looks great until you see the ratty chair with a skirt. Pretty cool setup. </div></div>

LOL, that was our kitchen chair from the '70s. I guess I should recover it. You'll be happy to know only that one exists
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Tac,
To me storage is a premium, and it sounds like you bought some good cabinetry.
The first 2 pics are of my downstairs reloading setup, which I do not use anymore. I used the same plans as MDF99 did, only modified them a bit. I put a wing on the right side, whick will only work if it is in a corner.

The next pics are my setup in the garage, it is a 3'x6' standing table, 2 shelves, wired for electicity and has casters to roll on. I like to keep things clean and simple.
There is a pic of some threaded inserts I use to fasten stuff down with, no open holes in the table top. The presses are mounted with blocks for easy removal, and replacement. There would not be 2 presses on one end if I were using one of them.
This by far works the best for me. I have 3 gun cradles, so I can clean 3 guns at a time.
Sorry for the crappy pics, but that's about as good as it gets from me.
Good luck.


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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Iamironman</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: High Binder</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Iamironman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c392/imtheflash/weapons/loadbench2.jpg </div></div>

Looks great until you see the ratty chair with a skirt. Pretty cool setup. </div></div>

LOL, that was our kitchen chair from the '70s. I guess I should recover it. You'll be happy to know only that one exists
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LOL, post pics when you put it out of it's misery hopefully in a hail of bullets or fire.
 
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New table in place and getting filled up quick. I was able to get some other stuff that has been on the floor for years.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MDF99</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here's my basement bench setup.

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MDF - Is that a redding single stage? Where'd you get that base and do you know if they make one for a Redding T7 Turrent press?

I've got a dillon 550B set up on the stand like you do and would do the same to my T7 if I can find it.
 
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bhan, yes that's a Redding big boss. I made that heavy mount for it. I welded it up with 1.5" heavy wall square tubing and 0.5" plate for the top. If you know a local welder it's a simple project. I'd be happy to make you one at whatever height you desire for not much $ beyond materials but I'd prefer to have the press in front of me to make sure everything is right.
 
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not going to post a pic, i am temporarily living in a studio apartment until my next duty station. 4ft x 5ft bench, but hey it works!

i one day hope to have an entire room set up like most of you have
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: country888</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks Tanner, LOL.. Yeah I could shoot out the window, but would rather go outside! Im sure shooting out the window there would ring the old ears! </div></div>

My local gunsmith Robert Gradous (gradousrifles.com EXCELLENT guy to deal with in my opinion) has a similar setup behind his shop. He has a concrete bench in his such that he can just sliiiiide open that window, poke the muzzle out, and fire off a few shots. When I took my 700 to him for his "accurizing package" before he agreed to work on it, he wanted to get a test group. Like you I thought it would ring the ears, but with the muzzle outside and ear protection it wasn't bad at all.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: halcyon575</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: country888</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks Tanner, LOL.. Yeah I could shoot out the window, but would rather go outside! Im sure shooting out the window there would ring the old ears! </div></div>

My local gunsmith Robert Gradous (gradousrifles.com EXCELLENT guy to deal with in my opinion) has a similar setup behind his shop. He has a concrete bench in his such that he can just sliiiiide open that window, poke the muzzle out, and fire off a few shots. When I took my 700 to him for his "accurizing package" before he agreed to work on it, he wanted to get a test group. Like you I thought it would ring the ears, but with the muzzle outside and ear protection it wasn't bad at all. </div></div>


Cool, I may have to give it a try! Out that window is a big field where whitetail live! What better deer stand could I ask for!
 
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Getting the room built. Two cabinets picked up from local goodwill, some 3/4" MDF picked up from a mill for free, 2x4 and 1x4, some screws, and my wifes old tack room.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Iamironman</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TacBlade</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I had lots of reloading gear about 5 years ago, untill I got a divorce and my ex wife and her dad sold it all at a garage sale they had. Never even knew it was happening untill it was all gone. Even sold about $7000 worth of tools that were in my garage.

My new father in law </div></div>

I see you didn't learn your lesson
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j/k

Here's mine. It's an old pic since I just scored a new workbench from work that is over 2 feet longer and a foot wider than the one on the left. I'll post up some new pics once it's all together.

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I like that set up!!
 
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