Reloading bench

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mxsailor803

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Well guys, I’m about to start building my next reloading bench due to having to leave my last one at my old house that I moved out of. This thing is going to be heavy since I’m using micarta originally meant for bowling alleys as my bench and shelves top. Give you an idea, a 4’x12’ 3/8” think weighs right at 140lbs. Why am I using? Already had it on hand and might as well not waste it. So let’s see some of y’all’s bench setups.
 
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BBarn

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The three loading benches I've made all had tops at least 1 1/2" thick. Generally used 2x4s or 4x4s for the legs and frame under the top. One bench used the legs and bottom shelf from an old machinists bench. Generally a shelf across the bottom made from 2x4 and plywood, plus a shallow shelf on top made from a 2x8. And a support under the middle of the top shelf if it's over 3' long. Even a heavy bench will also benefit from anchoring to a wall or floor.
 
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GE-Minigun

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Current bench as well has ¾” plywood top with 2x4’s running from front to ledger board against wall 16” O.C., 2x6 running across the front, with 2x4’s under each press (4), 2’ deep x 8’ long. Weight is not what you’re looking for, you want stability, and you have to secure it to something…floor or walls.
 
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