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Re: My reloading bench project

Post by NHshtr » Sun Jun 12, 2022 7:27 pm

Good job on the finish. It really looks nice. Be sure to show us when it's all rigged up. Don't scratch it! :D
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Re: My reloading bench project

Post by Hatchdog » Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:02 am

runnin n gunnin wrote:
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You know Ernie, I'm afraid I would move the bench to the kitchen, its way to pretty for my load bench !
Agree! Nice work.
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Re: My reloading bench project

Post by JVogler » Mon Jun 13, 2022 2:50 pm

Good looking bench. You can be proud of all your efforts.
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Re: My reloading bench project

Post by Ernie » Thu Aug 04, 2022 9:06 pm

Mounted the Rock Chucker, Redding T7. and MEC Size Master 12 gauge presses. First photo shows shelves, hanging bin hardware and where I was going to mount presses and second photo is where I actually mounted the RC and T7. The MEC is mounted about 4 inches left of where it is shown.
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Have more stuff to take out tomorrow and put in tentative place.
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Re: My reloading bench project

Post by NHshtr » Fri Aug 05, 2022 6:54 pm

Nice! A very successful bench project. Best of luck using it.
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Re: My reloading bench project

Post by Rifletom » Fri Aug 05, 2022 9:20 pm

Ernie, what tool box is that? I need[want?] a new one. That looks perfect.
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Re: My reloading bench project

Post by Ernie » Sat Aug 06, 2022 9:39 am

Rifletom wrote:
Fri Aug 05, 2022 9:20 pm
Ernie, what tool box is that? I need[want?] a new one. That looks perfect.
That is a Kennedy machinist toolbox model 520 that I got off Ebay in April for $250. It is built a lot better and was cheaper than the new Craftsman boxes. It has felt lined drawers full length steel slides and for me the perfect size (20" long). I have the same box at work that I bought new in the late 70's and they are both show little wear. They will easily outlast me.
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Re: My reloading bench project

Post by Ernie » Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:16 am

After much research I ordered a Lee Classic turret press. The biggest factor was a $12 cost for the extra turrets so I can set them up as needed and swap them out as needed. I will mount it today and start setting up the dies to do some 357. Slow baby steps until I gain some confidence with the process.
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Re: My reloading bench project

Post by BrokenolMarine » Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:35 am

Beautiful job. I really like that large bench. My loading and ammo storage is in a small room at the back of the house out of view of little ones, when the kids and grandkids visit. I have been loading on a compact bench so long I'm green with envy.
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Re: My reloading bench project

Post by Vaquero » Sun Aug 21, 2022 10:05 am

Ernie wrote:
Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:16 am
After much research I ordered a Lee Classic turret press. The biggest factor was a $12 cost for the extra turrets so I can set them up as needed and swap them out as needed. I will mount it today and start setting up the dies to do some 357. Slow baby steps until I gain some confidence with the process.
I love my 4-hole Classic turret, I have all my die sets in their own turret.
So changing calibers is easy, slip one out and change shell holders and slip the next set right in and continue on. :o ;) 8-)
I have a single stage, but I use it mainly with a universal decapping die.
Also for sizing cast boolits.

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