Reloading Area

[Big Mac 1911]

Just starting to get into reloading and I was wondering if anyone had any pictures they would share on what the "area" looks like. Bench, storage compartments, lighting, etc... There was a large Dillon set up on ebay for sale and the pictures of the area were pretty incredible. I will probably set mine up in my basement up against a plain stud wall and build from there. Just looking for ideas!

 

[Andre46996]

Mine is trashed I would be embarrassed to let anyone see it right now, I haven't reloaded much this winter for lack of components and now that they are becoming available I have got piles of stuff everywhere, I need to build soe shelves and get a steal fire cabinet for my powders too.

 

[farmboy365]

here are before and after of mine I just reworked my reloading room made the bench big so I could add a mec9000 for shotgun.the new bench is made of 2x12s with a 3/16 steel top.
before

after

 

[redneckmedic]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/general_firearms_discussion/28553-show_your_shop.html

 

[IndyGunworks]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/general_firearms_discussion/28553-show_your_shop.html

OH MAN.... thats back when it was still a garage... i wish i still had that kind of space.

 

[indianamoon]

Manroom

Die, powder, bullet, brass,parts, tools storage

Tools and ammo cabinet (locked)

Loading bench

Photograhpy station

This what you are looking for? Now it's time to get to work!

In our area, there are a number of Habitat for Humanity ReStores where they sell used building supplies. I would check them out for cabinets and countertops.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

This what you are looking for? Now it's time to get to work!

Fantastic!!

I dig the photography station, too... Isn't the light too harsh, though? You could easily fashion a "light box" to even things out?

-J-

 

[indianamoon]

Well, that's just the first time thru on the photog area. Need some bounce flash and indirect. Is this overkill or what?

 

[mwilson]

 

[cprbycps]

I built a counter top with cabinets in our lower part of the house. Meijer & Menards both have plastic shelves that wall mount....seems to work good

 

[Terry A]

Reloading Table

I made my reloading table out of a solid wood door out of a school they were remodeling that was being scrapped, I cut it to the size I wanted and made a frame out of 2x4s and took some unistrut L brackets and bolted on the legs and used Hilties to anchor in the concrete floor in the basement, I wanted a solid table and this thing will out last me. If you are looking to make or buy a loading bench make sure you dont skimpo on making it solid. The door is very heavy and every thing I need is easy to screw down or bolt to it.

 

[Big Mac 1911]

here are before and after of mine I just reworked my reloading room made the bench big so I could add a mec9000 for shotgun.the new bench is made of 2x12s with a 3/16 steel top.
before

after

Like the steel top and the cabinetry in the back

 

[Big Mac 1911]

This what you are looking for? Now it's time to get to work!

In our area, there are a number of Habitat for Humanity ReStores where they sell used building supplies. I would check them out for cabinets and countertops.[/quote]

That looks super cool. I will check the idea on building supplies. Nice set up!

 

[IndianasFinest]

Wow guys, some really nice setups !! I'll put up a pic of my meager area when I get home. I just finished framing in a new room in the basement so I should have a new get away room soon.


Edit to add a picture

 

[Litlratt]

 

[Lock n Load]

Some very nice reloading areas guys, my meager station is just for a single stage. Here is my set up in the garage for the warmer months, I use a portable bench in the winter and sit and reload while watching football and movies with the family.

Pic is almost 2 years old now....

 

[Big Mac 1911]

Good stuff guys, I appreciate the ideas

 

[clelaj]

I do not have a dedicated place. So I set up my process on my desk top when I reload. I hope the photo shows up.

 

[bartonmd]

 

[super38]

Wow, some of you have really nice, spacious areas. I build the table and then topped it with a 6' counter top, somewhat neutral color. With reloading supplies on the bottom shelf, the desk doesn't move. The 2x4 on the back are 3.5' taller than the rest so that I could place a back board for tools - I ended up with 4-shelf bookshelf, sideways and attached to the backboard for stability.

Not bad for the limited space that I have for now. Once I insult the garage, I'll have a little more space to play with.

Super38