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Lee-Enfield · December 10, 2007, 10:58 PM

I've been in need of a dedicated reloading bench and so have decided to build one myself.

It needs to be quite compact, the one I have designed has a desktop surface of 1200 x 800mm (1200 x 500 excluding the shelves). I've designed the bench in 3D modelling software so I can plan out every cut and join before I jump in the deep end, as they say, twice measured once cut! I've visited my local hardware supplier and taken measurement of their timber. So my plans are all to these sizes. The desk is a pine frame (70 x 70mm posts) with 20mm plywood for the table top and sides, so it's sure to be sturdy.

Here are some pictures of my plans so far...

This is a rendered version.

As you can see the middle shelf is dedicated to those plastic buckets, good for cases and bullets. The top shelf will hold my shooting books. I've put a rifle rest on the right side and a rod holder higher up. My press will be off to the right side, I'll clamp this in place until I'm certain of the exact placement before I mount it permanently.

I think I might put more draws in (make them skinnier).

Please share any criticism, advice or suggestions.

December 10, 2007, 10:58 PM	#1
Lee-Enfield Member Join Date: November 29, 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 29	Reloading bench - Critique my design please I've been in need of a dedicated reloading bench and so have decided to build one myself. It needs to be quite compact, the one I have designed has a desktop surface of 1200 x 800mm (1200 x 500 excluding the shelves). I've designed the bench in 3D modelling software so I can plan out every cut and join before I jump in the deep end, as they say, twice measured once cut! I've visited my local hardware supplier and taken measurement of their timber. So my plans are all to these sizes. The desk is a pine frame (70 x 70mm posts) with 20mm plywood for the table top and sides, so it's sure to be sturdy. Here are some pictures of my plans so far... This is a rendered version. As you can see the middle shelf is dedicated to those plastic buckets, good for cases and bullets. The top shelf will hold my shooting books. I've put a rifle rest on the right side and a rod holder higher up. My press will be off to the right side, I'll clamp this in place until I'm certain of the exact placement before I mount it permanently. I think I might put more draws in (make them skinnier). Please share any criticism, advice or suggestions.