Looking for Loading Bench Ideas or Plans

I'm looking for ideas on a loading bench build. I will have 2- MEC 9000H side by side utilizing the same pump. I will also have a 9000G and a Single Stage on it as well. I would like to drop finished shells through the bench to drawers below. I would have plastic bins for wads and casings one on either side of each 9000H. Any pictures or recommendations with measurement will be appreciated.

 

Here's one. I built it several years ago and really like it.

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You can get a countertop in 8' or 10' lengths from your local lumber yard. Doesn't need to be expensive. A formica top will work. I've used a 4x4 post for support legs.

 

I used 2x10s and 4x4post probably overkill but that’s what carpenters do !

 

All metal office desk’s work Great. You can find them on Facebook marketplace cheap or for free also craigslist.

 

The ❤️ Luv You Dad sign is a must !

 

Use a butcher block for the top. It's not cheap but well worth the money. DO NOT GLUE UP ALL THE SCRAP 2X4 IN THE SHOP IT TAKES FOREVER. Of course I did it this way!

 

Nice looking reloading room

 

This looks nice.

 

This is my bench and room renovations

 

This is my current reload table. It’s a Husky bench available at Home Depot. It is adjustable for height and very stable. I have several presses and just c clamp on the one on that I want to use. It’s available in different widths.

 

There are plans available from the National Reloading Manufacturers Association (I think) for a reloading bench.
One thing I could recommend is to consider the mount that MEC sells that reloaders slide into after it's been mounted to the bench. Makes changing over reloaders a 15 second process. I used to try to have all my reloaders set up in the bench. That became impossible with my present inventory of eight reloaders.

Another thought is to look for a solid core door at one of the big box stores.

 

Here is the photo of the bench. Plans are available at the same place.

 

here is mine with stainless steel top.

 

I built this one out of 2x6's with a plywood top. It's pretty heavy which is what I wanted. I don't have any plans. I just knew what I wanted and slapped it together. Drawing up plans would have taken more time although I worked as a civil draftsman before computers and CAD. I suppose one could put draws in it if you wanted to. I didn't because I have cabinet right next to it. Plenty simple.

 

30" across so items can be reached form each side.....3 single stage presses for sub gauge .....PW800C for typical trap load ( really don't change), separate case conditioner (4 gauges), 9000 with automate......PW drops finished product thru top

 

This is a repost of my reloading room. I did this a couple of years ago and it still looks and working well. I am a carpenter/ cabinet maker and did most of this from the left overs from jobs.

 

converted my 4x10 cistern into a reloading room --cut a hole in the basement wall and insulated .