When I was first starting out back in the '80's, I only needed to reload ammo for my center fire rifle. I picked up the Lee Hand Press Kit. The 15" x 11.5" box contained a complete reloading set up, just add fired brass, primers, powder and bullets. Well not quite, I soon added the Lee case prep tools: a trimmer cutter with locking stud, the case length pilot for my cartridge with lock ring, a primer pocket cleaner tool and the case mouth chamfer tool. I then ditched the Ram Prime tool for the less cumbersome off press Lee Auto Prime tool with the required shell holder for my cartridge. I then finally broke down and got the Lee Safety Powder Scale to check my loads. Still fairly compact as long as you didn't mind hand cleaning brass.
A tip that might be helpful. Use wood fillers to fill the old holes, so small parts don't drop into the holes. I did that to my bench to fill in the old direct mount holes for my press, when I moved to the Lee Bench Plate System.
I got a Omnitable 4 in 1 Portable Workbench, off of eBay, for Handloading. It is very sturdy. The Disston 30140A OmniTable 4 in 1 Workbench is a portable, adjustable work table, scaffold, dolly, and floor creeper for professional contractors and home users. With its large work surface of 37.5" x 18.3" and 500-pound load capacity, the multipurpose OmniTable portable work table and garage workbench can accommodate large projects with ease. Its folding legs offer adjustable height convenience for tackling numerous job tasks. Built-in features include a 110V power strip, ruler/protractor, drill hole, steel hammer surface, in line accessory storage for screws, nails, and drill bits, and convenient carry handle. Lightweight at only 32 pounds, this folding work table is compact and easily stored. Folded dimensions: 18.2"D x 37.5"W x 4.2"H
I've been using an Old Ikea Dinner Table for a while with the Lee Quick Change Plate. It works well, and the Lee Plate gives it a bit more rigidity. But as I am loading more on a Lee Load Master Progressive now, it does creak quite a bit. And the press feel isn't great due to the flexibility of the wood. I am thinking about moving to a steel platform like the Lee or the FA. The Lee is nice, but kinda an awkward shape to place along other work surfaces though. So I am leaning towards the FA at the moment. The flex, I don't really mind it on a Single Stage, but on a Progressive there's 6 Points of "Bottoming Out", and I keep second guessing if I've reached the end of the stroke or not.
In my apartment days, after nearly breaking off the corner of my dining table, I built a flimsy bench resembling a wide topped saw horse. One of these would have been far superior!
It’s pretty surprising how much a bench will move even when you think you’ve built something solid enough. Before moving to the apartment, the bench I upgraded to still flexed a lot so I had to brace it to the wall. All in all this is doable for my small reloading sessions (for now). 🙂 Sometimes the best solution is the one that works!
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When I was first starting out back in the '80's, I only needed to reload ammo for my center fire rifle. I picked up the Lee Hand Press Kit. The 15" x 11.5" box contained a complete reloading set up, just add fired brass, primers, powder and bullets. Well not quite, I soon added the Lee case prep tools: a trimmer cutter with locking stud, the case length pilot for my cartridge with lock ring, a primer pocket cleaner tool and the case mouth chamfer tool. I then ditched the Ram Prime tool for the less cumbersome off press Lee Auto Prime tool with the required shell holder for my cartridge. I then finally broke down and got the Lee Safety Powder Scale to check my loads. Still fairly compact as long as you didn't mind hand cleaning brass.
A tip that might be helpful. Use wood fillers to fill the old holes, so small parts don't drop into the holes.
I did that to my bench to fill in the old direct mount holes for my press, when I moved to the Lee Bench Plate System.
I got a Omnitable 4 in 1 Portable Workbench, off of eBay, for Handloading. It is very sturdy.
The Disston 30140A OmniTable 4 in 1 Workbench is a portable, adjustable work table, scaffold, dolly, and floor creeper for professional contractors and home users. With its large work surface of 37.5" x 18.3" and 500-pound load capacity, the multipurpose OmniTable portable work table and garage workbench can accommodate large projects with ease. Its folding legs offer adjustable height convenience for tackling numerous job tasks. Built-in features include a 110V power strip, ruler/protractor, drill hole, steel hammer surface, in line accessory storage for screws, nails, and drill bits, and convenient carry handle. Lightweight at only 32 pounds, this folding work table is compact and easily stored. Folded dimensions: 18.2"D x 37.5"W x 4.2"H
I first started reloading after a back surgery. In sure that bench with hand tools can be a great starter bench or additional work space.
Excellent review
I use the Husky Work benches from Home Depot. They are great, strong, adjustable etc. I have an 8 foot and a 4 foot. Oh and glad to see you are back!!
nice channel,
I've been using an Old Ikea Dinner Table for a while with the Lee Quick Change Plate. It works well, and the Lee Plate gives it a bit more rigidity.
But as I am loading more on a Lee Load Master Progressive now, it does creak quite a bit. And the press feel isn't great due to the flexibility of the wood.
I am thinking about moving to a steel platform like the Lee or the FA.
The Lee is nice, but kinda an awkward shape to place along other work surfaces though.
So I am leaning towards the FA at the moment.
The flex, I don't really mind it on a Single Stage, but on a Progressive there's 6 Points of "Bottoming Out", and I keep second guessing if I've reached the end of the stroke or not.
In my apartment days, after nearly breaking off the corner of my dining table, I built a flimsy bench resembling a wide topped saw horse. One of these would have been far superior!
It’s pretty surprising how much a bench will move even when you think you’ve built something solid enough. Before moving to the apartment, the bench I upgraded to still flexed a lot so I had to brace it to the wall. All in all this is doable for my small reloading sessions (for now). 🙂 Sometimes the best solution is the one that works!
i subbed your channel do ya still post anymore ?? thanks MB ..
Hey! I reloaded at the toilet before. Wait, no, that was unloaded. Oh well, funny me.. 😎