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My reloading bench project
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Good job on the finish. It really looks nice. Be sure to show us when it's all rigged up. Don't scratch it!
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Agree! Nice work.runnin n gunnin wrote: ↑Sun Jun 12, 2022 1:08 pmYou know Ernie, I'm afraid I would move the bench to the kitchen, its way to pretty for my load bench !
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Re: My reloading bench project
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.
Have more stuff to take out tomorrow and put in tentative place.
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Ernie, what tool box is that? I need[want?] a new one. That looks perfect.
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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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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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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
I love my 4-hole Classic turret, I have all my die sets in their own turret.Ernie wrote: ↑Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:16 amAfter 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.
So changing calibers is easy, slip one out and change shell holders and slip the next set right in and continue on.
I have a single stage, but I use it mainly with a universal decapping die.
Also for sizing cast boolits.
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