Reloading Bench Set-Ups

[Savage 12BVSS]

If this thread has already been done please steer me at it and ignore this. If not the thread on reloading bench tops got me thinking when I saw the pics that there are a lotta neat set-ups out there compared to me. I'm cluttered and tight for space so the new press coming will pretty much run me out of room. In a small room so I guess I'm looking for ideas to increase table top space and still be usable. Well here's what I use...again if this is archived just steer me at the title. Dave

 

[nvschütze]

Where I assemble some of the world's least accurate ammo. Wolf can't even come close...

 

[eyeballjr]

Looks like a nicer set up than what I imagine Wolf is working with.

Where I assemble some of the world's least accurate ammo. Wolf can't even come close...

 

[entoptics]

Where I assemble some of the world's least accurate ammo. Wolf can't even come close...

Hey! How'd you get into my reloading room?!?! I'm calling the cops!

 

[Nameless One]

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damnnnnnnn, i`d be scared to death to think what is lerking around in that mess...lol

 

[Nameless One]

I dont have a reloading room
I have a reloading HOUSE!

 

[Black Tail Hunter]

Some day i will clean my reloading room up enough to post pics on one of these threads when it wont cause family shame and embarrassment....

But consider building an L shaped bench. Thats what i did, if you ran a leg down that wall to the left side you could put your die/bullet storage rack, scales etc. there and free up some space for another press on the existing side?

 

[YZEATER]

Here's mine.

 

[ntsqd]

I'd also suggest taking a look at the inline fab products. Would mean that you can use one press at a time, in the current location, and be able to swap them quickly & easily.
https://inlinefabrication.com/

 

[keithcandler]

Put the press on the right side of the bench facing your orange cap. You can always make presses removable and have one spot for both presses, depending on your application. In cramped spaces, think outside the box. Your man cave is not necessarily a place to bring company, and my wife learned early on not to tell me how to keep my reloading space neat to her standards.

 

[iShoot17]

An idea to utilize the space better is T-track. I have it on my bench and it is incredible for utilization. I have all presses mounted to their own plates and can move how I need. I left about a 1.5 foot space on the bench that presses can be shifted around. When I need a specific one, I can push all other presses away, center the press I need in the left open space, then work away. If I don't need any presses and am working on something else (trimmer, swagger, etc.), I just push all presses to one side, quickly mount the item I need in the t-track, use it, then remove and store. I wasn't happy with the size of my bench and the current restrictions, but this has made it work out perfectly for my needs. (I do someday look forward to a longer bench, but I'll likely still use a t-track concept instead of hard mounting presses!)

 

[Mcarso1]

 

[Mcarso1]

I have a reloading closet, lol!

 

[jbur13]

An idea to utilize the space better is T-track. I have it on my bench and it is incredible for utilization. I have all presses mounted to their own plates and can move how I need. I left about a 1.5 foot space on the bench that presses can be shifted around. When I need a specific one, I can push all other presses away, center the press I need in the left open space, then work away. If I don't need any presses and am working on something else (trimmer, swagger, etc.), I just push all presses to one side, quickly mount the item I need in the t-track, use it, then remove and store. I wasn't happy with the size of my bench and the current restrictions, but this has made it work out perfectly for my needs. (I do someday look forward to a longer bench, but I'll likely still use a t-track concept instead of hard mounting presses!)

@iShoot17 ;
You got any pics of your t-track? I had posted about 6 months ago,looking for something tidy for my new bench (pic inserted). I had this thing built out of solid 6065 Aluminum in square tube and channel. It's big at 6' wide so I have room for some tracks!