Author Topic: Portable reloading bench (Read 851 times)

RupertBear · « **on:** March 06, 2005, 03:27:15 AM »

I used to reload using a RCBS Rockchucker. It was installed on a wooden bench that was portable (about 20" long and just slightly wider than the press itself).

It was very handy to use and, as I live in an apartment, very convenient. I am going to get back into reloading. Does anyone know where I can find something like this?

Thomas Krupinski · « **Reply #1 on:** March 06, 2005, 03:37:45 AM »

Midway sells something that would be perfect for you. I have a couple of them in my shop and use them for lots of things. It consists of a plastic base, metal post and plastic head.

It comes with templates to drill for a RockChucker and I have one mounted to one of mine. I also use them for my case trimmer, shotshell presses that I secure with C-clamps and other tools like grinders and such. It's an excellent tool stand and very stable. It breaks down easily to three parts that are friction fit.

However you missed out as it was on sale last week for $10 off the $49 retail price. Don't remember the product number or exact name.

MickinColo · « **Reply #2 on:** March 06, 2005, 03:58:00 AM »

Midway sells portable reloading stands.

Sinclair has a tabletop unit they sell. They call it a Press Stand catalog # 09-820. http://www.sinclairintl.com/index.html

Thomas Krupinski · « **Reply #3 on:** March 06, 2005, 04:03:36 AM »

Here is the link to the Midway stand I was talking about: http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=155024

Haywire Haywood · « **Reply #4 on:** March 06, 2005, 05:34:27 AM »

The ultimate in portable reloading would be either a Lee Hand Press or a Lee Loader, altho I don't like the latter much. I bought the Hand Press and a Lee Universal Decapper for decapping BP brass at the range.

Ian

brasskeeper · « **Reply #5 on:** March 06, 2005, 02:03:32 PM »

I would suggest a black & Decker Workmate or something similar. The bench folds flat and could be slid under a bed.

JBMauser · « **Reply #6 on:** March 06, 2005, 05:13:24 PM »

All good data, I have used a chinese (cheap) grinder stand with a small square of plywood mounted on the top. I have put two presses on each side wtih good results. JB

MickinColo · « **Reply #7 on:** March 07, 2005, 02:14:55 PM »

Brasskeeper, thats a good suggestion. My old Black & Decker worked for me for years. I fastened a ¾ inch piece of plywood across the jaws before mounting the press to it.

kb · « **Reply #8 on:** March 07, 2005, 04:57:28 PM »

I have mounted my LEE 1000, and my chucker on a 2X6, and simply mounted it onto a table top with a C-clamp. When Im done, I just take it off and store it/them. Each has its own set of pre-drilled holes for a quick mount and dismount.

good luck.

kb

Reloader · « **Reply #9 on:** March 08, 2005, 08:29:51 AM »

I've used the Black and Decker workmate with some success. I just mounted my press to a short piece of 2x8 and clamped it into the workmate.

Another thing that worked for me was the Black and Decker tool box with a Workmate type top on it. I was able to set this on the dining room table and it was suprisingly stable. Worked great on those cold nights when I didn't want to work in the shop. This doesn't fold down, but does have some room for storage of dies, etc.