Handmade/Custom Loading Blocks- any interest??

[ritzblitz]

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to this forum and I know this is kind of a bad first post since it looks like I'm just here to try and make some money, but, I plan to contribute to this forum. I post mostly on Snipers Hide.

I'm starting to get into reloading and am currently purchasing all of the equipment. I looked at the price of loading blocks and thought they were kind of expensive. So... I decided to make my own. I assume this has been done before since its fairly easy to do with a drill press.

Here are some pictures:

The cases are 308 Winchester.

The block on the right is poplar, and the block on the left is a left over piece of ash flooring. I just used paste wax for the finish. I plan to waterproof them in the future so they would be easy to clean in the sink. The blocks measure 4" x 7.75" x .75" They hold 50 cases each.

I was wondering if anyone would be interested in buying some of these blocks since I really enjoyed making this set. If made from poplar or other inexpensive wood, I think I would charge like $13 shipped for a set of two like the ones pictured.

I could make some from light colored exotic woods so spilled powder is easily visible. Zebra wood, canary wood, and yellowheart come to mind. Common hardwoods such as maple and oak would be easy as well.

I could also mill a groove in the sides to provide better grip when moving them around the reloading bench.

In addition, custom sizes and case counts would be no problem. Making them for different cartridges would also be no problem.

Let me know what you think!!

Alex Kern

 

[rstreich]

I would. A nice wood is always a great touch, but having them sealed and finished would be the best part. I hate having to sand and seal the blocks I've been buying.

 

[ritzblitz]

Ok cool! I'm currently making a batch. Would you like to make an order?

 

[reloader243]

Those are nice looking blocks. I'd like a couple for .308 family cases. Also just a thought, you might make a few with the holes a bit deeper and then the whole block at an angle tipped forward,to be used on the bench when shooting.You would only need maybe 3 rows of 5,or 4 rows of 5....5 for record, or 10 as needed, and 5 for sighters....just a thought. Either way put me down for 2 blocks as you show here, and let me know. my e-mail is reloader@dejazzd.com Names Rick Stahl