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**beardman2** · 01-04-2006, 11:30 AM

I finally have enough stuff moved and put away from our move that I'm starting to plan out my garage. I really don't have room to do another bench out there. I was wondering if anyone else has done this. I was thinking of doing some reinforcing on my bench, then taking two pieces of MDF to mount the actual press too. I'd then clamp this MDF contraption to the bench when I need to reload. I'd only be able to clamp in three places though.

Any thoughts?

It sure would be nice to avoid another bench out in the shop.

JesterXD40 · 01-04-2006, 04:55 PM

dont' go MDF. I machine the stuff every day, and it will crush. Go with some sort of solid wood panel. Maybe a some oak or hickory glued-up-stock finished really nice.

At the least get some 9 ply 3/4" plywood or something, Stay away from MDF.

**beardman2** · 01-05-2006, 06:58 AM

thanks for the advice.

USMC-8154TL/DM · 01-05-2006, 09:59 AM

Not sure were you are located at but I go to a store called Harbor Freight to buy alot of my wood working items. THey have a 5' hard wood top and stand. You could lay it on top of an existing table that you have or use the stand. I know thay ship also.

USMC-8154TL/DM · 01-05-2006, 10:02 AM

Sorry forgot to include a link

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=93454
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Plinkomatic · 01-05-2006, 10:32 AM

Take a small piece of MDF anything and get it slightly wet.
Have a look at it after a day.
MDF is strictly an ornamental, dry use material (moulding, etc.).

**beardman2** · 01-05-2006, 12:00 PM

I have an HF near me. That is a great price.

I was more concerned about space. I don't mind building a new bench but my garage/shop is getting very full of equipment. I was hoping I could build a base that could be clamped (I'm talking C clamps) to my existing work bench so that I could remove them when I do other projects.

ichy_trigger · 01-05-2006, 12:03 PM

For safety purposes and staying organized, I would opt for at least a dedicated small bench.

**beardman2** · 01-05-2006, 12:40 PM

what size would you suggest? I will have a single stage and plan to add a progressive later on. I can do trimming etc on another bench so this would really be just for the loading process itself.

Snake-eater 1 · 01-05-2006, 03:48 PM

MidwayUSA has a pedestal type table for reloading presses. It looks like a small end table, maybe two feet tall, with an approximate 12x12 inch mounting plate on top for the press. Easy to set up and take down, and the pedestal takes up a small footprint and is easily stored. If you are interested, let me know and I'll try to get a more specific reference for you.

01-04-2006, 11:30 AM	#1
beardman2 XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,950	removable reloading mount? I finally have enough stuff moved and put away from our move that I'm starting to plan out my garage. I really don't have room to do another bench out there. I was wondering if anyone else has done this. I was thinking of doing some reinforcing on my bench, then taking two pieces of MDF to mount the actual press too. I'd then clamp this MDF contraption to the bench when I need to reload. I'd only be able to clamp in three places though. Any thoughts? It sure would be nice to avoid another bench out in the shop. __________________ - He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach himself. ~Thomas Paine I will not be involved with the dreams of angry men. Founding Documents Freedom isn't free: http://www.anysoldier.com

01-04-2006, 04:55 PM	#2
JesterXD40 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pulaski Pa Posts: 411	dont' go MDF. I machine the stuff every day, and it will crush. Go with some sort of solid wood panel. Maybe a some oak or hickory glued-up-stock finished really nice. At the least get some 9 ply 3/4" plywood or something, Stay away from MDF. __________________ 1 4\" 40 1 M&P .40 M&P Forums

01-05-2006, 06:58 AM	#3
beardman2 XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,950	thanks for the advice. __________________ - He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach himself. ~Thomas Paine I will not be involved with the dreams of angry men. Founding Documents Freedom isn't free: http://www.anysoldier.com

01-05-2006, 09:59 AM	#4
USMC-8154TL/DM XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NE Louisiana Posts: 6,980	Not sure were you are located at but I go to a store called Harbor Freight to buy alot of my wood working items. THey have a 5' hard wood top and stand. You could lay it on top of an existing table that you have or use the stand. I know thay ship also. __________________ Time is neither fast nor slow - it has been the same since the begining of Time - Originally Quoted By Me Link to my bolt knobs for sale. http://www.bigrivertactical.com/cata...32/5933264.htm or http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/sto...%20BOLT%20KNOB

01-05-2006, 10:02 AM	#5
USMC-8154TL/DM XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NE Louisiana Posts: 6,980	Sorry forgot to include a link http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=93454 [/url] __________________ Time is neither fast nor slow - it has been the same since the begining of Time - Originally Quoted By Me Link to my bolt knobs for sale. http://www.bigrivertactical.com/cata...32/5933264.htm or http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/sto...%20BOLT%20KNOB

01-05-2006, 10:32 AM	#6
Plinkomatic XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,305	Take a small piece of MDF anything and get it slightly wet. Have a look at it after a day. MDF is strictly an ornamental, dry use material (moulding, etc.).

01-05-2006, 12:00 PM	#7
beardman2 XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,950	I have an HF near me. That is a great price. I was more concerned about space. I don't mind building a new bench but my garage/shop is getting very full of equipment. I was hoping I could build a base that could be clamped (I'm talking C clamps) to my existing work bench so that I could remove them when I do other projects. __________________ - He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach himself. ~Thomas Paine I will not be involved with the dreams of angry men. Founding Documents Freedom isn't free: http://www.anysoldier.com

01-05-2006, 12:03 PM	#8
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,478	For safety purposes and staying organized, I would opt for at least a dedicated small bench. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

01-05-2006, 12:40 PM	#9
beardman2 XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,950	what size would you suggest? I will have a single stage and plan to add a progressive later on. I can do trimming etc on another bench so this would really be just for the loading process itself. __________________ - He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach himself. ~Thomas Paine I will not be involved with the dreams of angry men. Founding Documents Freedom isn't free: http://www.anysoldier.com

01-05-2006, 03:48 PM	#10
Snake-eater 1 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Quinque, VA Posts: 2,653	MidwayUSA has a pedestal type table for reloading presses. It looks like a small end table, maybe two feet tall, with an approximate 12x12 inch mounting plate on top for the press. Easy to set up and take down, and the pedestal takes up a small footprint and is easily stored. If you are interested, let me know and I'll try to get a more specific reference for you. __________________ ----------------------------------------------- "Too soon, old. Too late, smart" anon

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