My reloading bench

[Kip Brandel]

After a long time thinking about it I built a new reloading bench with plans found in a magazine that I got from my uncles after he passed away. I do not know where the layout came from as it was sketched on paper by my uncle but the bench is VERY VERY sturdy.
The detail to look at is the legs. From the front you can see the end of the side top support and the front support going across. There is a 2X4 behind it cut at the top so the side piece sits in the L cut. The front pieces are then screwed onto the 2X4 and filler pieces are screwed in between When done and cut for a tight fit all of the pieces are setting on wood, the screws are only holding things together, and you have 3 1/2 X 3 1/2 square legs. I glued and screwed every joint and it is an awesome and easy to build bench.
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[gardengrz]

thats a fine lookin setup you got there.:skeleton:

[Kip Brandel]

Thanks, the main thing I wanted to post here for was the ease of the bench design and strength. I am going to build another in my shop as a work bench and have a metal top fit to the MDF. The only difference is I am going to go a full 8' where the reloading bench is at 84 inches due to the location. I am also going to add a middle leg to it.

[seokfisherman]

Nice looking set up.

[Bubbakat]

That is a bench any one would be proud to have. Good looking set up. The only thing I see wrong is your electric switch is located in the wrong place. You always want it to be higher then the bench or away from it. That way no powder can get into it.
Just my thoughts now and add a fire extinguisher.

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[Kip Brandel]

That is a bench any one would be proud to have. Good looking set up. The only thing I see wrong is your electric switch is located in the wrong place. You always want it to be higher then the bench or away from it. That way no powder can get into it.
Just my thoughts now and add a fire extinguisher.

The powder and switch are why that is the case prep end of the setup. I was going to recess the box but after thinking about it awhile I decided it would be OK as the face plate is actually out higher on top so it is angled under the bench slightly, the same with the outlet on the other end, it is under the Dillon's catch tray and has child proof covers in the outlet. The switch is only for the light right above the bench, the outlets were more what I was worried about. I have a fire extinguisher there now and one in the shop just to the left of the bench, the picture was taken by my wife right after I got done putting the materials and equipment on it. I was originally going to mount the boxes so the plugs were under the bench and to plug in something in it would be straight up. I also would NOT LOAD ANY black powder on the bench without disconnecting all the power.
Thanks for the concern and the tips!