How many inches is yours? Mine is…

[Daddymac]

Approximately 35 inches from the floor to the bottom of my press.

What height do you have your press mounted? I have been thinking about trying a riser because of some neck/shoulder issues.

The current height of the press seems to aggravated quite a bit. From my position on the stool, I’m having to look downward some, and when I push the handle all the way down, I am over extended to the right side. The stool is adjusted as low as it will go and is a comfortable height as far as sitting.

Have any of you gone from a standard height bench to a riser mount and could you tell any difference in the comfort?

If you are using a riser, how many inches would you recommend?

Thanks.

 

[K22]

That could be a provocative thread title.

Mine reloading table is 31 inches high to accommodate a conformable sitting position for me. Due to major spinal issues, I have to sit while reloading.

It is very wise to investigate various options to make your reloading set up as ergonomically compatible with any physical issues you may have. One thing a therapist will tell you that repetitive motions can create injury. So, designing your reloading set up for maximum comfort is a very good idea. Plus taking breaks periodically can be very helpful.

 

[foxguy]

What Press are you using and how long is the Press Handle. Some Presses have a shorter throw.
Thinking Harrell's.

 

[358WCF]

I got about 52"... to the bottom of a Co-Ax sitting on top of a 10" riser from Inline Fabrication on top of a bench c. 42" high. Can stand or sit on a bar type stool comfortably. A vast improvement over all previous benches.

 

[hoz53]

Approximately 35 inches from the floor to the bottom of my press.

What height do you have your press mounted? I have been thinking about trying a riser because of some neck/shoulder issues.

The current height of the press seems to aggravated quite a bit. From my position on the stool, I’m having to look downward some, and when I push the handle all the way down, I am over extended to the right side. The stool is adjusted as low as it will go and is a comfortable height as far as sitting.

Have any of you gone from a standard height bench to a riser mount and could you tell any difference in the comfort?

If you are using a riser, how many inches would you recommend?

Thanks.

my latest bench i tried 42” floor to bench top. I like it- many times i stand doing things at it - its a great height for me to work and and not bend/reach down— seems comfortable and i dont even think about it anymore. Im 6 ‘. I have a stool i use when i wanna sit. nice thing about the height is you can decide level you want seat at. i hope i never have to go back to a 30 something loading bench

 

[Bill Norris]

33 inches works well for me with the RCBS Rockchucker press and a regular adjustable height office chair.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Mines a little over 33 inches also and my stool is close to 22 inches tall.

 

[sneakboxer]

42in for me as I like to stand. I took my press (D-550) and found where the bottom of the handle stroke was. And set that point about 1in above my fist when standing normally. I set the hight there and it has worked out well for me. I'd determine what part of the press stroke causes the most issues for you and alter the hight until its in the best spot for you. I hope a different height help reduce your pain.

 

[Hipshoot]

When I read the title----I blushed and didn't want to Brag, so I continued to scan down the Page!

 

[snert]

Well if you keep sitting and shoving your handle down, no wonder it is 33 inches.

That said mine was too low also, so I built an I-beam like press mount that bolted to the table and the press bolts to it. I think it gave me 5 inches so when I grab my handle I no longer scrape my knuckles on my knee when sitting on the bar stool pushing on my handle. YMMV.

 

[SKWERLZ]

34”
For a seated position.

 

[JMayo]

I stand most the time.
My handle bottoms out before my arm and shoulder does. I stacked 2 custom cut 2x6'a under my press. That makes the press 41" from the floor.

 

[Gabe22BR]

Just made one today 26” off concrete for roll around seat-

 

[Daddymac]

What Press are you using and how long is the Press Handle. Some Presses have a shorter throw.
Thinking Harrell's.

The biggest offenders are the RCBS Pro 2000 & ProChucker 7 mainly because I make too many motions up and down per session. It’s getting to the point even small batches are a problem.

 

[Fire Dog]

I got about 52"... to the bottom of a Co-Ax sitting on top of a 10" riser from Inline Fabrication on top of a bench c. 42" high. Can stand or sit on a bar type stool comfortably. A vast improvement over all previous benches.

Same here, I also added the right angle roller handle from Inline…
Or you can now get a Foster branded copy… Foster also makes a “short handle” as well if you just want a straight handle over the longer one that the Co-Ax comes with.
The right angle makes the throw of the handle much soother as you are not changing the angle of your grip as the handle is pulled down.

 

[Varminterror]

My current benches are 36" with QD flush mounts and I have both heights of the Inline Fab riser stanchions for various tools and presses. I typically do not use the risers for most work, and have barstools in front of my bench so I can use the benches standing or sitting.

 

[BHP9]

Mine is about 35" so that I can stand (not too often) or sit on a bar stool.

I have a circa '72 RockChuker and Aa Dillon 1050 mounted on my bench.

 

[CJ6]

40.5" to the shell holder or shell plate depending on which press is used.

 

[NorCalMikie]

That could be a provocative thread title.

First thought? 300 pounds of dynamite with a 1 inch fuse.

 

[BobT]

I built my current bench top 48” from the floor. I have a bad back so I stand a lot, if I want to sit I have a bar stool. This setup has been working well for me for probably 15 years. I’m in the process of rebuilding my backyard shop and turning it into a reloading shack. I have a temporary press set up in the garage and I also use the little Harrell’s presses at the kitchen table while sitting.