The post whore thread.

[waxthis]

You sure it wasn't a Robackle? I hear those are even worse than a Grobin!

Oh shit, those are even worse. Might need more artillery!!

[BuffCyclist]

Oh shit, those are even worse. Might need more artillery!!

Exactly!

[HoneyBadger]

Laminate counter top it is, $37 for a 30" x 96" slab, which is the perfect size. Might have to head back to Lowes later today and look at the styles/choices... I'm thinking granite/marble print, or maybe leather...

Yeah, I almost got a formica counter top for mine, but I think the 2 sheets of glued (liquid nails) and screwed plywood is stronger and sturdier.

I'm working out the design for mine right now, and if I have time I think I'll start it tonight. I can decide if I want an overhang in the front and how much... maybe 6"? Gotta be careful so that the base doesn't get too skinny.

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When I bring up the emoticons, the screen locks up. Think it has more to do with spotty wi-fi though.

Hmmm are you running the latest iOS version? could be your wireless service I guess. I've never had that problem.

[BuffCyclist]

Yeah, I almost got a formica counter top for mine, but I think the 2 sheets of glued (liquid nails) and screwed plywood is stronger and sturdier.

I'm working out the design for mine right now, and if I have time I think I'll start it tonight. I can decide if I want an overhang in the front and how much... maybe 6"? Gotta be careful so that the base doesn't get too skinny.

I ended up getting a laminate countertop with backsplash, its little more expensive ($60), but it looks nicer than plywood and is more of the type of top surface I had in mind for my reloading bench. Its currently 92deg out and will get up to 96deg later today, so if I start it today, I'll be doing it later tonight. The plan was to start tomorrow morning, but I have to reinforce our roof under the evap cooler first before I start playing.

My plan was to put a length of 4x4 across the front top, that I'm hoping the press will be able to screw into and make for a really rigid mounting point. Still can't decide if I want to put the press in the middle, or around 18" from one edge. The 5ft bench will be sliding into a pocket between two walls, and I only ever operate the press with my right hand, so I'm thinking closer to the edge than the middle. I'll probably build the bench first, then toy around with positions for the press for several days. Who knows, I might even mount the press to the 1ft section of laminate that I have to cut off and then be able to move that around on the top to find the sweet spot.

[TheBelly]

I'm bolting my press on the edge. I'd rather have the entire weight of the bench (length-wise) as a counter weight, rather than just the 2 foot width.

[BuffCyclist]

Belly, I guess that makes sense, but in my case it doesn't work as the bench will be sliding into a U-shaped pocket with walls on 3 sides. If the bench was sitting in the middle of a room, I wouldn't care so much. We'll see how it goes, I might start cutting the wood this afternoon.

[Great-Kazoo]

I ended up getting a laminate countertop with backsplash, its little more expensive ($60), but it looks nicer than plywood and is more of the type of top surface I had in mind for my reloading bench. Its currently 92deg out and will get up to 96deg later today, so if I start it today, I'll be doing it later tonight. The plan was to start tomorrow morning, but I have to reinforce our roof under the evap cooler first before I start playing.

My plan was to put a length of 4x4 across the front top, that I'm hoping the press will be able to screw into and make for a really rigid mounting point. Still can't decide if I want to put the press in the middle, or around 18" from one edge. The 5ft bench will be sliding into a pocket between two walls, and I only ever operate the press with my right hand, so I'm thinking closer to the edge than the middle. I'll probably build the bench first, then toy around with positions for the press for several days. Who knows, I might even mount the press to the 1ft section of laminate that I have to cut off and then be able to move that around on the top to find the sweet spot.

Make a separate board for mounting. Then Clamp that one to your bench. This gives you time to make changes for position, ease of use and placement of your other items being used while reloading [ brass, bullets, scale etc]
PLUS it gives you the option to move IF you decide to acquire another press. I mounted press #1, then moved for #2, THEN for the 3rd unit. NOW i have a shit load of "holes" and 4 presses Then again i believe in cut twice , measure once

[BuffCyclist]

Jim, so you're advocating that I take the 1ft section of laminate (or another piece of wood) and attach the press directly to that and then clamp the board to the workbench? I like that idea, but don't see how I could clamp that piece to the work bench.

Bench pics are here: http://www.ar-15.co/threads/87717-Wh...ight=reloading

[TheBelly]

Use a big c clamp. Done.

[Great-Kazoo]

Jim, so you're advocating that I take the 1ft section of laminate (or another piece of wood) and attach the press directly to that and then clamp the board to the workbench? I like that idea, but don't see how I could clamp that piece to the work bench.

Bench pics are here: http://www.ar-15.co/threads/87717-Wh...ight=reloading

I don't advocate anything. Just a way to utilize the area to it's fullest, with out having a shit load of holes here n there.

Use a big c clamp. Done.

BIG C ClampS