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Reloading
Guys, I’d like some help and suggestions
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<blockquote data-quote="Ian M" data-source="post: 185408" data-attributes="member: 25"><p>Dick,</p><p>Sounds like you are planning a great work room and want to do it right. I have a few suggestions to your questions that might be of interest.</p><p></p><p>Would you have all drawers on base cabinets or drawers and shelf combinations? </p><p>Both, there are advantages to having quick access to tools and components that are in regular use. Get vinyl or cloth dust covers for the presses, powder measures etc. permantly out. You will also need a fairly decent amount of storage space in closets. A place for everything and everything in its place is really a good objective. That means assigning locations for each type of reloading or gun-gear placed into the shelves. Also nice to have both lockable and unlocked shelving, some stuff is best kept locked up. You obviously have the great good fortune of being able to craft the shelving, I bought mine at office supplies etc. and had my primary bench custom made by a specialy supplier so it fits a particular wall. Cost was rediculous but it sure is worth every penny.</p><p></p><p>Would you store items like Chargemaster etc. on countertop or have a special compartment for it? I do both, some of gear is laying on shelves behind cabinet doors, some is mounted on tables or benchtop. Suggest you consider the RCBS aluminum multi-purpose tray type bases that will accept all of their presses and other stands. They are great, have pre-threaded holes and appropriate bolts in the kit. I use several, they are very usefull. </p><p></p><p>Would you want all items to be stored out of sight or to remain on counter top fully visible? Clean and neat or readily available?</p><p>Both, nothing wrong with having your go-to gear on bench, but I definitely cover everything with fitted covers. Dillon, RCBS sell fitted dust covers, easy to make also.</p><p></p><p>Essentials for the room you are describing:</p><p>Heaviest 5 or 6 inch vice you can get your hands on, with padded jaws, either felt, leather or special rubber from Brownells - absolutely essential for working on guns</p><p>Roy made excellent suggestion re cleaning rods. I have custom made alluminum tube holders for mine, they are great. </p><p>You are into wood, I have a lot of metal cabinets. Found some excellent sets of trays that have very strong magnets in their bases, place them where you need them for holding small stuff. Great for cleaning goodies.</p><p>I keep my chemicals in a separate area in enclosed metal cabinets on shelves. Like to keep them organized so I know when I need more solvent or whatever.</p><p>Make your bench heavy, then double it. I have seen plywood benches simply break-up after a lot of use. My loading bench is laminated boards, over two inches thick and it is holding up well.</p><p>Big consideration is lights and plug-ins. More the better. I have track lighting, can move the suckers around and add or remove easily.</p><p>You will never have too much shelving.</p><p>Regardless how neat it sounds to reload from sitting, standing is better. Various presses have differing swings to their handles, latest one I got has a huge 180 degree arc, no way it works from sitting.</p><p>Segregate your presses from your scales and measures. Totally separate tables or benches. Then no movement on scales from the action of the press. Combine overhead and bench lighting, good lighting is essential.</p><p>Prioritize your storage. High dollar stuff needs to be locked up, low value stuff in slide out bins, etc. Biggest thing, always put stuff back in its place. Wish I could say I do that, but it is a good idea.</p><p>Good luck with your project.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ian M, post: 185408, member: 25"] Dick, Sounds like you are planning a great work room and want to do it right. I have a few suggestions to your questions that might be of interest. Would you have all drawers on base cabinets or drawers and shelf combinations? Both, there are advantages to having quick access to tools and components that are in regular use. Get vinyl or cloth dust covers for the presses, powder measures etc. permantly out. You will also need a fairly decent amount of storage space in closets. A place for everything and everything in its place is really a good objective. That means assigning locations for each type of reloading or gun-gear placed into the shelves. Also nice to have both lockable and unlocked shelving, some stuff is best kept locked up. You obviously have the great good fortune of being able to craft the shelving, I bought mine at office supplies etc. and had my primary bench custom made by a specialy supplier so it fits a particular wall. Cost was rediculous but it sure is worth every penny. Would you store items like Chargemaster etc. on countertop or have a special compartment for it? I do both, some of gear is laying on shelves behind cabinet doors, some is mounted on tables or benchtop. Suggest you consider the RCBS aluminum multi-purpose tray type bases that will accept all of their presses and other stands. They are great, have pre-threaded holes and appropriate bolts in the kit. I use several, they are very usefull. Would you want all items to be stored out of sight or to remain on counter top fully visible? Clean and neat or readily available? Both, nothing wrong with having your go-to gear on bench, but I definitely cover everything with fitted covers. Dillon, RCBS sell fitted dust covers, easy to make also. Essentials for the room you are describing: Heaviest 5 or 6 inch vice you can get your hands on, with padded jaws, either felt, leather or special rubber from Brownells - absolutely essential for working on guns Roy made excellent suggestion re cleaning rods. I have custom made alluminum tube holders for mine, they are great. You are into wood, I have a lot of metal cabinets. Found some excellent sets of trays that have very strong magnets in their bases, place them where you need them for holding small stuff. Great for cleaning goodies. I keep my chemicals in a separate area in enclosed metal cabinets on shelves. Like to keep them organized so I know when I need more solvent or whatever. Make your bench heavy, then double it. I have seen plywood benches simply break-up after a lot of use. My loading bench is laminated boards, over two inches thick and it is holding up well. Big consideration is lights and plug-ins. More the better. I have track lighting, can move the suckers around and add or remove easily. You will never have too much shelving. Regardless how neat it sounds to reload from sitting, standing is better. Various presses have differing swings to their handles, latest one I got has a huge 180 degree arc, no way it works from sitting. Segregate your presses from your scales and measures. Totally separate tables or benches. Then no movement on scales from the action of the press. Combine overhead and bench lighting, good lighting is essential. Prioritize your storage. High dollar stuff needs to be locked up, low value stuff in slide out bins, etc. Biggest thing, always put stuff back in its place. Wish I could say I do that, but it is a good idea. Good luck with your project. [/QUOTE]
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