Inline Fabrication

[old codger]

Their led light center mounted in the tool head should be the first accessory bought for a Dillon buyer. It is a great safety device.

 

[F Class John]

At last count I think they claim to have over 900 possible templates for their quick change plates to cover all kinds of stuff from shooting to knife sharpeners. I use them like this.

 

[bozo699]

At last count I think they claim to have over 900 possible templates for their quick change plates to cover all kinds of stuff from shooting to knife sharpeners. I use them like this.

I just bought 5 wall mounts off this forum and I’m going to be buying several more. Doing the same as you.
Wayne

 

[Ilikepie7]

I like the flush mounts because my bench is still flat if I ever needed 8’ for something. The bin barriers are also great.

 

[drop_point]

At last count I think they claim to have over 900 possible templates for their quick change plates to cover all kinds of stuff from shooting to knife sharpeners. I use them like this.

John, did you do the routing for a flush mount? I'm going to remodel my basement and I'm considering mounting my Area 419 permanently, but want my Dillon, Rockchucker, Henderson, etc to be able to be used as needed and not permanently affixed. I'm no wizard of a carpenter, but really like the concept if I can do the work myself.

 

[Oso]

You have two choices on mounting the Flush Mount Base Plate:
1) route out a recess so that Base Plate sits level with bench top
2) purchase the Spacer Plate that stacks underneath the Base Plate.
> spacer plate provides some additional clearance (approx. 1/8”) that allows you to bolt everything directly on top of the bench top (no routing required)

Cutting out the recess and mounting the plate is straight forward and takes minimal skills and tools. Detailed directions below. I believer there are also videos posted on YouTube.

Creating the recess to flush mount the base plate isn’t difficult. You will need a standard router (not a palm size 1/4hp finishing router) and a 1/2” straight bit or similar bit for following a template. Set your cutting depth and remove majority of material from center of the area for the Base Plate. If you want crisp edges and tight fit then glue up a square template of exterior dimensions of baseplate. Use some scrap wood that is 2.5”-3” wide so that you have adequate support under outside portion of router base to avoid accidentally leaning/angling the router over the free hanging side above the recess area. You can lock the template into position on the bench top using the Blue Tape / CA glue trick (do search on YouTube if this is something new to you). Now route along the template sides for nice straight sides that mirror dimensions of Flush Mount Base Plate. This is where either a straight spiral bit and a bushing guide or a straight bit with ball bearing collar really help out. If you have any “Oops” you can backfill with epoxy or bust out a chisel and glue in a piece of wood to fill the gap.

Remember the section at rear of Flush Mount Plate where there is the rectangular cutout and some of the area directly behind (underneath mount plate) will need to be recessed an extra 1/8” deep. This allows the rear tail of the mounting plates to easily slide underneath the of the mounting plate to secure it in place. You will stop short of where the rear middle mounting screws go. You can do a test fit inserting a quick change plate into the mounting plate to determine how far to the rear that the QC plate seats underneath the rear of the mounting plate. Inline Fabrication sends a paper template to assist in aligning amount of overhang and location for drilling hole.

 

[Oso]

Here is flush mounted. Just remember that if there is a drawer or cabinet door directly below where you Mount your press then might need to remove press every time you want to access the door/drawer. Ask me how I know

 

[Oso]

If you don’t want to mount the quick change Base Plate flush with bench top then you can simply mount it on top. Base Plate (flipped upside down so you can see underside) and the Spacer Plate (approx. 1/8” thick).


This is the two plates stacked with Spacer Plate on the bottom.

Sorry- my example of mounting on top of bench top is at workshop so above representation will have to do for now… Locate position to mount and then simply drill doles for the bolts and screw it down.

 

[Ilikepie7]

Here is flush mounted. Just remember that if there is a drawer or cabinet door directly below where you Mount your press then might need to remove press every time you want to access the door/drawer. Ask me how I know

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Where did you get those metal nuts to replace the plastic wing nuts?

 

[bozo699]

Where did you get those metal nuts to replace the plastic wing nuts?

I was wondering the same thing
Wayne

 

[F Class John]

John, did you do the routing for a flush mount? I'm going to remodel my basement and I'm considering mounting my Area 419 permanently, but want my Dillon, Rockchucker, Henderson, etc to be able to be used as needed and not permanently affixed. I'm no wizard of a carpenter, but really like the concept if I can do the work myself.

You mean the T-Track? Yeah I did all that with a Dewalt cordless router. It's not perfect (my router jumped once) but overall if you take your time and with a. couple tricks you can easily do it.

 

[F Class John]

I like his metal nuts and I've been using something similar and they're so much easier no matter which style you get. Round goes on and off so much faster.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0792ZQVN2

 

[Oso]

Where did you get those metal nuts to replace the plastic wing nuts?

As I recall I bought them from McMaster Carr. I like the thumb nuts better than the wing nuts.

Edit: here is a link to the product
https://www.mcmaster.com/products/thumb-screws/knobs-1~/threaded-through-hole-knobs-6/

 

[cavedweller60]

Another shout out to Inline Fab.

I bought a bunch of stuff several years ago. One of their press lighting systems failed rather quickly and I contacted the company to see what they would do. The owner said he would send a replacement part out immediately but I told him to hold off...the postage would be about as costly as the part. I told him that I was sure I would order more stuff in the near future and he could just add it in then. He thanked ME for being fair with him and said to remind him with my next order and he would do that.

Well, life got in the way and my next order wasn't for about 5+ years...until I took advantage of the memorial day sale this year. I reminded him of the communication and, low and behold, he sent not just the part but, the whole lighting system. I can't thank him enough for taking care of me and I will continue to order from Inline for any reloading items he produces, likely more often now that I am retired. They are a great company to do business with and their products are amazingly well thought out and built.

 

[AlNyhus]

I used their short mount to move a press up and forward. It worked out well. The mounting hardware sent was pretty cheesy. The press mounting holes are 5/16". The holes in the plate are made 5/16" but the powder coating process makes them smaller. So their solution is to supply 1/4" dime store quality fasteners. Seriously...that's the solution? It can't be much of a stretch to size the mounting holes so that the finished holes will be the correct size after powder coating. Or...sell a non-powder coated plate for those that aren't into cosmetics. In the end, I enlarged the too-small powder coated holes and mounted the press using actual heavy duty hardware. I also enlarged the flange holes.

I sent my thoughts to them...zero response. Good product but hold the fluff. It plays well with the social media influencer types, though.

Good shootin' -Al

 

[shoot4fun]

Yeah I do. Just dont need inline products to do it. Pay attention

He is paying attention but maybe you aren't?
Or possibly you just don't take reloading and shooting to the level of all the Inline Fab users out there (and especially our forum).
I load for many cartridges of all sizes from the tiny 17 Ackley Hornet to the quite large 338 Lapua Magnum.
There are tools and presses that do small jobs better and those that excel at the big stuff. Having the Inline QC Plates keeps me from having to find bench top space for four presses, not to mention other tools I regularly use but like stowing out of the way.
I certainly don't want my behemoth Dillon 550Bout on a bench and in the way at this point.

 

[RabbitSlayer]

Big fan. I need another rail on the wall. I have the bin rails all across the front of the bench. In the wood next to the press where i mostly stand. On the metal face under the wood where i mostly sit. Love the riser. I do all steps standing at the press except seating.

 

[PhilC]

Built my bench from a chunk of bowling alley, set on 4"x6" legs inset 2x6 perimeter. Because of that I couldn't mount like most shown here. Instead, I used a 1" chunk of plywood, recessed mounting holes to my bench then routed the slot and attached the base plate.

 

[bozo699]

Built my bench from a chunk of bowling alley, set on 4"x6" legs inset 2x6 perimeter. Because of that I couldn't mount like most shown here. Instead, I used a 1" chunk of plywood, recessed mounting holes to my bench then routed the slot and attached the base plate.



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That looks so similar to mine.
Wayne