Update on a Question I posted on building another Reloading Bench

[JimSig]

So last week I posted a WTB add for a solid wood board to build another reloading bench to host a newly added press to my reloading room.
I got lots of innovative tips and advices from butcher blocks to used solid doors, etc..
I liked the solid door idea but after I visited home depot and other hardware stores, the advertised solid doors are really hollow and the true solid panels are in excess of $300. Butcher blocks in the 30x60" dimensions are also in excess of $260.

To make a long story short, I ended up buying a 3/4" plywood panel 4x8 ft for $52 (I got the maple panel), and I had it cut into 3 pieces of 2.5x4 ft and one 1.5x4 ft.

I glued two pieces of 2.5x4 ft on top of each other and had it pressed overnight and I applied 20 screws (1.25in length) in a random pattern to join the two panels together and help stiffening it in addition to the glue. Yesterday I put the Bench together and I used the extra pieces to add a bracing shelf and a bracing back.. I used 1/4 " screws and nuts and drilled holes in the wood panels to attach to the steel legs that I got from home depot for $50.

The result was one heck of a solid build work bench and I mounted the new press on it but was so tired that I didn't have time to work my way around the press yet.

I thought to share this idea so if other forum members are looking to build a reloading bench or a general working bench on the affordable side, here is one idea that costs $102 for wood and steel legs and $15 for bolts and nuts ..

[AxlMyk]

You can get solid doors at the Habitat recycle stores for cheap.

[red442joe]

Jeez,
you said you dint want PLYWOOD.
Had you indicated you were amenable
I have 10 pieces of 4'x8'x1" you could have had
and I would have delivered.

Joe

[JimSig]

Jeez,
you said you dint want PLYWOOD.
Had you indicated you were amenable
I have 10 pieces of 4'x8'x1" you could have had
and I would have delivered.

Joe

thanks Joe.. But I kind of was desperate to move on.. I wanted to have everything ready so I can start tweeking that Dillon 650 XL..
I do appreciate your generosity though..

[red442joe]

Well...tweek away!
Maybee try 380 with Titegroup!
I suspect the Lee dies and Disk system will work,
however, I have NO experience with Dillon.

Get loading!

Joe

[AxlMyk]

You might want to bolt it to the wall.

[sonicmatter]

Looks sturdy!

[JimSig]

I tuned the Press and I am cranking hundreds of rounds since Sunday evening.. That bench is sturdy like a castle.. I am loving it.

[dstallguy]

Nice Jim! I didn’t realize you took the plunge on a 650 XL. Congrats

[JimSig]

Nice Jim! I didn’t realize you took the plunge on a 650 XL. Congrats

I owe it to our common friend Henry.. It is an interesting story... I got yelled at by Henry on the phone to go and buy it.. LOL