Loading bench project complete

[Gungle George]

I needed more space for my man cave so I built a new loading bench. Top is 2x6's dowelled and glued together with 4x4 legs and 2x4 frame. 8' long, 30" wide and 36" tall. And as usual I over built the darn thing, it weighs about 80 lbs, but I can rebuild a V8 on it if need be.

Cheers,

George

 

[oldguy]

Mine is similar but dang you made yours too prettttyyyy. Heavy is good, I have two and there both full.

 

[robin303]

Looks good. Where are the empty beer cans?

 

[kerryp]

dang thats nice. I am just starting mine and I now feel inadequate I am limited on space and lazy so i bought a workbench kit made by 2x4 Basics that makes it easy to build any size you want....I really like yours, maybe I'll build a nicer one one of these days when I have more space...

 

[Texas42]

Very nice. Congrats

 

[ROGER4314]

Nice job! That's some nice woodworking!

My place is very small so my reloading bench folds up to put it away. I mounted each piece of reloading equipment on a plywood base with standardized holes in each base matching holes drilled in the table. When I want to use something, I mount it on the table with two long screws and wing nuts then put it away in a cabinet later.

I sure wish I had the room for a nice bench like that!

Flash

 

[Texas42]

What press(es) are you gonna put on it?

 

[TheDan]

That's too pretty for a workbench. I'd never get anything done because I'd be worried about scratching it.

 

[M. Sage]

I needed more space for my man cave so I built a new loading bench. Top is 2x6's dowelled and glued together with 4x4 legs and 2x4 frame. 8' long, 30" wide and 36" tall. And as usual I over built the darn thing, it weighs about 80 lbs, but I can rebuild a V8 on it if need be.

Cheers,

George

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Wow! That's really similar to the one I just built, just that mine's not so pretty. We used plywood for the deck, backsplash and bottom shelf, so those got painted with floor and deck paint.

Excellent-looking work!

 

[308nato]

That is a very nice piece of work there .

 

[indpendnt]

Very nice!

 

[Texasjack]

I built a bench about that size some years ago. I have about 2 sq. ft of it to use, the rest seems to accumulate stuff that needs a resting place.

 

[fnmedallion]

well done it looks like you will enjoy your labors seated at that bench

 

[Gungle George]

I'll be putting a Dillion SL900, XL650, Mec 650, Rock Chucker and a Hornaday powder measure on the bench. It really was pretty easy to build, only took about 3 or 4 30 packers. I had several old cans of stain on the shelf so that's why it's multi-colored and I had/scrounged a lot of the wood so it didn't cost much to build. It won't be long before it's covered up with stuff.

Thanks for the comments,

George

 

[JMATT199]

My work area...

 

[codygjohnson]

That OU sticker is about a foot too high...


Deja vu.

 

[Gungle George]

Very nice!!!

Cheers,

George

 

[cconn]

Here is my man cave.

 

[JMATT199]

Very nice man cave.......

 

[Hebrew1776]

If anyone is interested, I build custom furniture including reloading benches. I can work with almost any budget. Currently, I have 5 designs I offer from small to large, folding and stationary. However, I also build from customer provided designs if preferred. I am located just west of Austin. Drop me a PM if interested. Thanks.