Post em up! Let's see those reloading benches

[qualcorp]

Just getting set up in lower level of 85 year old home. Was on main floor office, nice furniture, rugs, lots of natural sunlight, must be a bottom dweller at hart cause I’m much happier at this location.

You're just trying to be like me. A bottom feeder

You saw how peaceful my setup was in my basement and wanted to emulate me.

Nice setup, Love the Zebra

bottom dweeler...do you have the disco lights..yep I thought so.

[BigDog58]

Just getting set up in lower level of 85 year old home. Was in main floor office, nice furniture, rugs, lots of natural sunlight, must be a bottom dweller at hart cause I’m much happier at this location.

You're just trying to be like me. A bottom feeder

You saw how peaceful my setup was in my basement and wanted to emulate me.

Nice setup, Love the Zebra

bottom dweeler...do you have the disco lights..yep I thought so.

With lots of Bee Gees music playing on the stereo

[snowman7131]

Finally upgraded the reloading area, starting to come together. T track installation is next.

[ZardozCZ]

I came to see if OldmanFCSA had posted his set up. I've been there a couple times to reload pistol cartridges, and it is impressive! It's a unique opportunity to learn with someone who knows so much. If you're thinking of starting reloading, send him a PM and learn proper procedures before you make mistakes!

It's nice to see this array of benches, it gives me ideas what I can do when my gear arrives.

Thanks all for sharing, there's lots of good ideas represented.

[Ron Burgundy]

All set up for 45ACP, 50AE and 45-70. Going to do a bit more painting come summer.

What is pictured here? I see a 550b and what is the other blue tool? Is that some sort of single stage press? I don't see anything like it on dillons web page.

[Erud]

Here's where most of the magic happens at my house:



Pistol stuff, bulk/plinking rifle ammo and .50 BMG all get loaded in the garage.

[rugersol]

What is pictured here? I see a 550b and what is the other blue tool? Is that some sort of single stage press? I don't see anything like it on dillons web page.

What's the deal with that turret press?! ... is that a RCBS, painted blue?! ... and why's it at an angle?!

I guess it would be great to say that it was a once off, extremely rare, limited edition for the secret Dillon Fan Boys only. However, that would not be the truth!!! Wanted / Needed a turret press and found a old Redding for sale at a nice price. Solid as could be, but looked a bit tired, so after a lot of prep and some “old Ford blue” biddy boom, biddy bang, I had a Dillon painted turret press.

[Ron Burgundy]

What is pictured here? I see a 550b and what is the other blue tool? Is that some sort of single stage press? I don't see anything like it on dillons web page.

What's the deal with that turret press?! ... is that a RCBS, painted blue?! ... and why's it at an angle?!

I guess it would be great to say that it was a once off, extremely rare, limited edition for the secret Dillon Fan Boys only. However, that would not be the truth!!! Wanted / Needed a turret press and found a old Redding for sale at a nice price. Solid as could be, but looked a bit tired, so after a lot of prep and some “old Ford blue” biddy boom, biddy bang, I had a Dillon painted turret press.

ooooohhhhhhhh. Missed that part.

[Rip Van Winkle]

Here's where most of the magic happens at my house:



Pistol stuff, bulk/plinking rifle ammo and .50 BMG all get loaded in the garage.

You dawg. I didn't know you have a Prometheus.

[leprechaun50]

Just started this winter so I'm not as stocked up as you guys.

[OldmanFCSA]

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[BigDog58]

You gotta start somewhere - my first was on a board clamped to desktop in my dorm room back in 1972.
Been a few changes since then, some good, some bad, some re-building.
Do what you can do and afford, the rest will fall into place if it was meant to be.
Take care, Be safe, Have Fun,

OldmanFCSA

From a board on a desktop to an ENTIRE FRIGGIN BUILDING! Now, you know why I strive to follow in your reloading footsteps. In just a few months my setup has expanded more than threefold. Thanks to OldmanFCSA and the other great members of this board, I have foynd a hobby I love and one that I badly needed. It is interesting, challenging, entertaining and relaxing, all at the same time. It is great for a technical person like myself, that became mobility challenged, yet loves to work with both my hands and my mind.

I owe a lot of thanks to everyone here. You have welcomed this newbie, and never failed to offer guidance and help. I have never found a better group of people, and I have been all over the world.

Thank all of you,

BD

[LS3Miata]

The benches with the presses mounted look longer than they really are because I used a super wide angle lens to get both benches.
I keep uncleaned brass on the top shelf, cleaned brass on the 2nd shelf, loaded rounds on the 3rd shelf and bullets on the floor.

[OldmanFCSA]

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[Synergy]

Boy, those are some sweet setups.

I'm building my bench right now so you guys have to wait till you get to see it but I can tell you its HEAVY DUTY. I hate workbenches or any furniture that wobbles, this baby is going to be rock solid.