Yeah.the back will just fill up with stuff.
Didn’t read the whole threadSo we moved into a new home and I now have my own room for reloading. I am going round and round about how I want to build out my area. I mostly reload standing. I am torn between a full build from scratch, using something like a husky tool chest for storage and building a bench top across a couple of them. Or, using kitchen cabinets, drawers and laminate countertops. Has anyone done this, pros or cons? Thanks in advance and happy thanksgiving.
this is very similar to the way ive made all the ones ive had except the last 2.Picture of my loading bench.View attachment 1609859
Yea, I did quite a bit of measuring to get all my stuff working on that one wall. But it was time well spent no doubt. Wish I had moved out here a lot sooner.I think the “bench” part is the easy part. Shelves and vertical storage is where it gets tricky. Cabinets, wire shelving, tool box bottoms. Take a minute and measure the space you have and try to lay out on paper.
Keep window space in mind also, they eat up space if they are accessible. Not too much of a problem if you are willing to block them- however, they make for good emergency exits if you need them.
Absolutely, bolted my loading bench frame to the wall. Used screws to fasten the butcher block top to everything. When I push on my press handle I don't want to feel any movement at all. I had some left over laminate flooring and used it on top of the butcher block. Turned out pretty cool.whatever u do have a countertop that is solid, bolted or however u do it, but make sure it's solid no movement, u don't want shaking and vibrating moving, tipping, just solid so you can feel your press and loading