27 April 2004, 01:12
courtney platerRe: Reloading table
Another vote for the Midway stand. I use it with extra tops for reloading everything. It does flex some but I've had no trouble with even the largest cases magnum cases. Untill I get a proper workshop setup, this'll do.
26 April 2004, 05:17
RustyI'm looking for a portable reloading tabe. Oone I can set up use and then take apart and store. I have seen one such table a round "pipe stand" type table.
Any suggestions are appreciated.
26 April 2004, 06:02
bartscheI use this type at the range and it is acceptable.A 3/4' piece of plywood and 2 stout
C clamps does just fine also; maybe better.roger
26 April 2004, 06:22
HornetfanI have the one Mid-Way sells, I caught it on sale for around $50.00 a few years ago. It is sturdy enough to full length resize 30-06 size brass. I have not tried anything any bigger. You can get extra tops for a few bucks and have the ability to swith presses in a few minutes. Very light and portable, I use it for all my loading even at home. I can put it in any location for the operation I am doing and the press does not take up bench space.
26 April 2004, 13:27
Paul LibbyYou can clamp a plywood top into one of the Black and Decker portable work tables. I think they are called Shopmate. When done you can remove the top and fold the table.
27 April 2004, 01:36
jeffeossoRusty,
You can take your pick from these
http://order.harborfreight.com:80/EasyAsk/harborfreight/results.jspand put a plywood top on it... heavy duty, tough, and sturdy.
and cheaper than midway
jeffe
27 April 2004, 01:39
D HunterJeff the link didn't work for me. Try again? D
27 April 2004, 02:01
HenryC470A folding workbench (Black & Decker Workmate) works fine. I have used the kitchen counter, but that only works when my wife is out for the day. I don't see why I couldn't have used my old computer desk. A couple of C-clamps and a 2 x 8 would have given the desktop all the stiffness I needed. It never occurred to me I guess.
H. C.
27 April 2004, 02:05
lb404Rusty, try a Black and Decker Work Mate. I used one for years and it works very well. DJpaintless uses one now. He also made a table top to fit into the vice area to expand his work area and can do real full length sizing on it. The whole thing breaks down for storage very easily.
27 April 2004, 03:01
jeffeossosorry
hit
http://harborfreight.com/and then grinder stand in the search
jeffe
27 April 2004, 09:42
MarkPRusty .. I reloaded years ago (60's) using a very solid bench .. quit reloading about 20 years ago .. sold all my stuff .. now I am getting back into it,.. bit the bullet and bought all new equipment .. don't have a bench .. so, like you, I have been looking for something that mom will tolerate and I can take down and put away when we get company .. My solution (and it works) is the folding "work mate" bench .. I made a small box bench top with a shelf, bolted the press on an oak board and fastened everything together with C clamps .. works like a charm .. see pix.. good luck .. Mark (can't attach pix)
27 April 2004, 15:01
SteveRusty,
I have one of the stands that you refer to. I can let you have it for the cost of shipping, if you'd like. Just let me know. I'll be out for the remainder of the week (in Hawaii
). If I find network access I'll check back, otherwise I'll check in on Sunday.
They're also on sale at Midway, FWIW.
-Steve
29 April 2004, 13:40
sonofagunOK, so I have to mention again I have been designing reloading/shooting benches for years (nobody has noticed I guess). I have a design that functions perfectly well as a portable reloading AND shooting bench. You build or hire a cabinetmaker.
about $40 material - $9.95 for info.