Where to locate reloading bench?

[Nicholas]

I am going to be building my bench this weekend and was planning on putting it in my garage. The garage isn't heated or cooled. Will the temperature variability be a problem? How will it affect powder & primers? I am thinking of buying two insulated cabinets to store powder and primers.

The alternative is to put it in the house but I only have space for a 3 foot bench in the house, whereas the garage has unlimited space.

Where should I put the bench, any suggestions would be a big help.

 

[Dan Conzo]

I would keep the powder and primers (separated) in the house and keep the reloading tools covered and lubed (where applicable) in the garage.

 

[MontanaMarine]

SR90,

I have a bedroom indoors that is my gunroom/reloading room. I have one of those large cable spools used for phone/power cables. had to disassemble to get it in the house, then put it back together and use it as a reloading/gun tinkering table. Mounted two presses to it, powder dispensers, a shop vise. It's functional, didn't cost a penny, and looks kind of cool.

I have done the garage thing before, but the weather variables can suck sometimes.

It sounds like space is tight indoors so maybe the garage is best.

Good Luck, MM

 

[Nicholas]

Thanks, guys.

I am going to put it in the garage and keep the powder and bullets in the house.

I am going to install three big floresent lights with four bulbs each. Do you think that will be bright enough?

I am trying to think of inexpensive ways to keep moister (spell) out of the garage and reduce temperature variability. I when to the hardware store and they have fans that will help circulate the air.

What if I covered the bench with a blanket when not in use, and put a dehumidifier under the bench (obviously away fram anything flamable)?