Just spent 10 hours cleaning and reorganizing my reloading room. So tired, but worth the time. It's so nice having a clean room.
Anyone have pics of their reloading room? I'd like to see..
A few things have changed in three months - I got my Dillon back from my buddy, and a bit more gear too.
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Lol yepper only thing is finding powder bullets and brass ! Am sure the 650 will bolt in the same place where my 550 was before the ex wife ran off with it!
I built the same bench 30 years ago. Mine looked that neat for about 20 minutes. I like the idea of routing a channel for the lock down for bench top items. I'd be interested to hear if you are able to tighten items down enough when applying leverage to the press. You can check my profile album pic to see what your bench is going to look in a few days !I wanted to post my reloading area for INGO folks as I got a lot of the inspiration from this site to build a bench and work area. I cleaned out a space in the garage and with the help of two frinds (one an electrician) was able to build a great bench and set up dedicated electrical outlets with breaker switch specifically for the reloading area, track lighting (LED Bulbs expensive but less heat standing underneath them) that was free along with all the electrical (scraps and remodels that we throwing it away). All I had to do was buy the wood, lunch & dinner until the project was completed.
I used the NRMA (Nat'l Reloading Mfg Assn) Classic design for a reloading bench and decided against the doors on the shelving (I like the open concept)- building plans are free at www.bulletin.accurateshooter.com and you can see versions of this bench on this thread as well as google it. Then I got the T-Track idea from here and Ultimate Reloader website which I really like as I can move things easily, increases versitility, and I can build different plates for fastening other items to the bench if needed without creating holes in my bench. I got the T-Track from Peachtree Woodworking Supply as I found there prices very good and the quality of the aluminum track was what I wanted. The bench is 8ft long by 32" inches wide- I'm 6'3" so I built it taller than the plans suggested and the extra width is no problem for me to reach things to the back of the shelf or on top. I used 3/4" B/C plywood, it's sturdy and you will have a softer finish on the top of the bench while still saving a little on cost of higher grade plywood using B/C. I considered different materials for the top that were tempting, but I really wanted the T-Tracks and I just like the look of wood. The space beneath the bench will eventually have a drawer on caster wheels that are recessed so I can keep the depth of the drawer and highth of the items I put under the bench with as much room as possible. I have already noticed I will need to router a small area at the bottom so my compressor will fit under the bench face at the bottom (once underneath there is plenty of room- just need a little room to get it under). Otherwise it's great to get out and work on some reloads, listen to music, or tinker in the garage when needed. Thanks INGO for all the helpful advice, room/bench pics, and suggestions; much apprecaitedView attachment 24248View attachment 24249View attachment 24250View attachment 24251