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<blockquote data-quote="leadlober" data-source="post: 625672" data-attributes="member: 43802"><p>Since you already have the desk and if you are handy and have some tools, you could do a "conversion" by beefing it up some. Adding a 2x8 the full width under the front edge where the press mounts and 2x8 supports down the sides to the floor will support the downward load created by the press action. There is also torque wanting to pull the press off the bench when you lower the handle, so I would add a piece of 3/4 plywood to the top and screw it into the 2x8 underneath the front edge. Glue and screw a piece of 1/4" plywood to the entire back of the desk and it will lock the entire structure together and make it solid. Cut at least 3 wood supports to go under the bottom shelf and down to the floor to carry the weight you will be adding to the shelf. I used a microwave cart "conversion" for a while back when space was an issue. Most home centers will cut the wood for you. Another option would be to purchase a portable stand for your press and use the desk for powder/bullet storage, scale, powder measure, manuals, etc. Don't let space hold you back! I used and still use, sometimes, a Lyman 310 or Lee hand loader that fit in a small drawer. Make it happen!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="leadlober, post: 625672, member: 43802"] Since you already have the desk and if you are handy and have some tools, you could do a "conversion" by beefing it up some. Adding a 2x8 the full width under the front edge where the press mounts and 2x8 supports down the sides to the floor will support the downward load created by the press action. There is also torque wanting to pull the press off the bench when you lower the handle, so I would add a piece of 3/4 plywood to the top and screw it into the 2x8 underneath the front edge. Glue and screw a piece of 1/4" plywood to the entire back of the desk and it will lock the entire structure together and make it solid. Cut at least 3 wood supports to go under the bottom shelf and down to the floor to carry the weight you will be adding to the shelf. I used a microwave cart "conversion" for a while back when space was an issue. Most home centers will cut the wood for you. Another option would be to purchase a portable stand for your press and use the desk for powder/bullet storage, scale, powder measure, manuals, etc. Don't let space hold you back! I used and still use, sometimes, a Lyman 310 or Lee hand loader that fit in a small drawer. Make it happen! [/QUOTE]
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