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Building a reloading bench. What recommended for top height? Also using the dillon strong mount.
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Depends on you I would think. Id see where Id be comfortable at the bottom of the down stroke and work from there. I have to bend a bit and after a long session it messes with my back.Building a reloading bench. What recommended for top height? Also using the dillon strong mount.
it is a tricky question.Building a reloading bench. What recommended for top height? Also using the dillon strong mount.
just measured - 70". it is high as is. with a full mount added - would be higher.Any idea of the height from the floor to the top of your brass loader as it sits right now?
It can work if you have the room.9mm, 380, 40, 45 300blk, 223 . I was thinking of setting up a mirror or camera to view charges if necessary. would you recommend that?
not sure how useful it would be... i have a magnetic powder sensor that is, somewhat .3-.4gr accurate in its buzz - but all my powder measures are now 0.2gr reliable, so, it pretty much eliminates the need for the sensor if i run a batch and do not weight each and every powder drop. and with the height of the press as is - i can bend a bit and see inside of the cartridge as well, to assess if drop amount was - visually - where it was supposed to be. one more reason against mounting press too high, in my opinion.It can work if you have the room.
I believe @pastera had a camera that plugs into a mobile phone so you can see inside the case. Definitely fancy.
Love itit is a tricky question.
here is my bench that is 34" from the floor. i like to sit on that stool while reloading, and as it can be seen - the press sits only on the steel plate that is on the bench surface.
steel plate on top and steel 90deg rail posts under the bench to make whole press setup unmovable.
if i would keep the whole rise of the strong mount - first of all the top of the brass loader gets way too high, and it would not be possible to sit by the press - it would be a stand only operation.
so you decide.
if bench itself would be lower - it would not be comfortable to work on any other projects.
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i am still amazed how perfectly did it fit in - into the space that i had. i really appreciate it.Love it
+1. I've added the DAA powder check right after powder drop and have stopped looking for powder levels. One less item to visually check has also increased loading speed for me.not sure how useful it would be... i have a magnetic powder sensor that is, somewhat .3-.4gr accurate in its buzz - but all my powder measures are now 0.2gr reliable, so, it pretty much eliminates the need for the sensor if i run a batch and do not weight each and every powder drop. and with the height of the press as is - i can bend a bit and see inside of the cartridge as well, to assess if drop amount was - visually - where it was supposed to be. one more reason against mounting press too high, in my opinion.
it also helps that i moved all powder measures to be at a next station from the stock position, to a 3rd station.
Building a reloading bench. What recommended for top height? Also using the dillon strong mount.
Well then never mind. I’ve seen it done on the cheap. Like $30 or somethingNope - wasn't me. Somebody else did it and I wanted to rip off the idea but didn't get around to it.
Building a reloading bench. What recommended for top height?
I have foam squares on the floor then one of those anti fatigue mats on top which I stand on. Works wellyeah.. mine is table height. I need to sit. Standing for long periods on concrete would kill my back.
Yeah , im not comfortable in any one position for all to long. Sitting or standing , standing is slightly easieryeah.. mine is table height. I need to sit. Standing for long periods on concrete would kill my back.
Love it. Do yourself a favor and make sure you screw that frame to the wall studs before you go any further. Super solid that way.Got it framed in. Top will be 8’x3’ with a 2’ wide shelf under. Couple more braces where the press will mount. But I’ve got to wait and seeView attachment 660676