Reloading Bench Mess

slimjim · Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 9:12 pm Post subject: Re: Reloading Bench Mess

Vince wrote:

maybe throw on a little "snail" pumpin' about 12 -14 psi...talkin' good horsepower there mate ... saw a MGB GT

My 240 Wagon is now a TurboBrick. I did a the conversion about a year ago. Only at 8 PSI though with stock cam. 10PSI split some hoses. It runs so nice I'm going to leave well enough alone and not install a turbo cam. Sold our '67 MGB GT and my wife is still letting me know how that displeased her 10+ years later.

Reloading is fun, rewarding, and you can set-up about anywhere.

wiersy111 · Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 10:52 pm Post subject: Re: Reloading Bench Mess

Finaly got to Wally World tonight, they only had one little set of drawers it was a 5 drawer. Must be reloaders run on em!

Vince · Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 11:22 pm Post subject: Re: Reloading Bench Mess

I'd love to turbo my 960...a potential 600hp in there...but the missus won't let me.

You are totally correct about reloading mate....I find it very relaxing and as you say rewarding in that it saves money...I just wish I didn't have so much crap in my garage so I could get near my bench easier and enjoy that relaxation more often. Laughing

Cheers, Vince

slimjim · Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 8:12 am Post subject: Re: Reloading Bench Mess

Vince wrote:

I just wish I didn't have so much crap in my garage so I could get near my bench easier and enjoy that relaxation more often.

Your garage sounds like mine. When I took the body off the MGA, there are parts everywhere. You don't release how many parts are tucked in a small space to make a car, even a simple one like the MGA. I had to build shelves attached to the ceiling to store all the fenders, doors, hood (convertable top), boot (trunk lid), and bonnet (hood). You just have to make a path to your workbench and give all the pieces their own floor space. I often think I should throw some of the old stuff out, but then I'll find a use for something that I've kept for 10 years and that thought fads away.

Another reward of handloading besides cost savings is improved accuracy!

Vince · Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 8:24 am Post subject: Re: Reloading Bench Mess

Totally correct on both points Slim.

Cheers, Vince

Bushmaster · Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 9:08 am Post subject: Re: Reloading Bench Mess

You guys missed it...Last night I processed 500 .38 Special and .357 magnum cases. My bench was a mess for about 6 hours. But it's cleaned up again. Don't you just hate me?

1976 MG Midget...Before and after...

stovepipe · Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 10:29 am Post subject: Re: Reloading Bench Mess

Vince wrote:

I and two Bultaco motorcycles in there.

Cheers, Vince

Pics please!

slimjim · Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 12:13 pm Post subject: Re: Reloading Bench Mess

Bushmaster wrote:

1976 MG Midget...Before and after...

Bushmaster, nice job! Even converted over to wire wheels. It bet it will be another 10 years before I get my MGA done!

Vince, I'd like to see pics of your garage/2-wheelers also!

wiersy111 · Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 5:47 pm Post subject: Re: Reloading Bench Mess

Has anyone elevated their press above bench height?

Vince · Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 5:52 pm Post subject: Re: Reloading Bench Mess

stovepipe wrote:

Vince wrote:

I and two Bultaco motorcycles in there.

Cheers, Vince

Pics please!

Bit difficult to get my bikes out for pics guys...too much of my daughter's crap and corruption in the garage...but I will get them out one day so I can get pics.

Cheers, Vince

chambered221 · Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 6:58 pm Post subject: Re: Reloading Bench Mess

wiersy111 wrote:

Has anyone elevated their press above bench height?

What's that got to do with re-building old cars and bikes ??? Embarassed

So sorry.....I guess this is a re-loading bench thread !!!

I haven't but have been thinking about buying a Dillon strong mount stand for my 550B.

wiersy111 · Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 7:26 pm Post subject: Re: Reloading Bench Mess

No worries I'm easy to get along with. I have the press temporarily mounted about 6" higher but I don't know what to think yet. I got the doors made and sanded yesterday so varnishing tonight. It's to cold to set up the sprayer in the garage so I'm going old school and brushing it on. I forgot how much I hate to varnish. But soon it will be time to move in to the man cave.I still have plans to make a few more cabinets for ammo and hidden gun storage but that is going to wait until we get some warmer weather.

slimjim · Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 7:54 pm Post subject: Re: Reloading Bench Mess

wiersy111 wrote:

Has anyone elevated their press above bench height?

Every time I lift weights!

Vince · Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 9:07 pm Post subject: Re: Reloading Bench Mess

wiersy111 wrote:

Has anyone elevated their press above bench height?

I've actually put a little thought into this since Wiersay asked the question. I can see some benefits to doing this...not a heap...but benefits none the less.

The only hard part I see would be making a stand that is sturdy enough to take the pressures of full length sizing. I think the position of the leverage from the press will be increased on the lower mount points of the stand...but by how much is anybodies guess. Maybe it will be negligible, or maybe it will be significant, but which ever, it would need to be considered.

Cheers, Vince

wiersy111 · Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 9:51 pm Post subject: Re: Reloading Bench Mess

Rignt now for my test prototype I am using Jack Pine (just because that is what was laying in the shop) 2x6's until I hit the magic height. Once I find the right height I will laminate plywood pieces to the right height then cover it on all sides with Formica to make it look nice. I do think it will take some reinforcement between the counter top and cabinet, but I think I have that figured out already. Just got to take it for a test drive.