Rock chucker mounted to bench or up high on bench

[robbor]

I've only had my press mounted directly to the bench surface. How are you guys liking your presses mounted on a mount up off the bench???

 

[drop_point]

I have mine mounted on a mount to give it more height and to extend out the base for more stability.

 

[Shooter13]

Mine is mounted to a 6" round 4' high tube (use to use it for loft and lie adjustment for golf clubs) mounted on concrete with a steel flat platform and the inline fab mount, very stable and a pleasure to work from.

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

My bench is high enough that when I'm standing/using my stool the shell holder(ram down) is a neutral height. Back remains straight, forearm level. Comfortable for me. Powder measures are on stands.

 

[Doug Beach]

My bench top is at the top of my belt when I’m standing. My old Rockchuckers (not the Supreme) are mounted directly to the bench top. The range of motion is perfect.
My bench top is made of a 3/4” piece of plywood glued to a 3/4” piece of MDF, all covered in galvanized 16 gauge steel. It doesn’t flex in any meaningful way while using the presses.

 

[ben-o]

I work standing up, and adding the inline fabrication mount was a huge improvement.

 

[nakneker]

I reload standing the majority of the time. I the highest inline mount on a 36” countertop. If I want to sit I can use a high stool.

Press height is personal preference, if you have the ability to try multiple heights im sure you’ll zero in on what’s right for you.

 

[Gabe22BR]

You like standing- mount it high
You like sitting in a chair- mount it low
You like sitting on a stool- mount it higher

All depends on what is comfortable to you!!!
Comes down to personally preference … like a rearward cant..

 

[Downhill]

I cut a piece of 6" I beam on a 45 degree angle. It raises the press and moves it out from the bench. Both Rockchuckers mounted this way.

 

[JMayo]

I also added 5" under mine so the handle bottomed out without me having to move my back ... Helped allot. I stand when sizing.
(I stacked 2x6 cut to size, screwed each down separately)

 

[The boogalorian]

Rebuilt my bench for Christmas. Added tee tracks so now my RC sits on an Inline Fabrication stand. I mount the primer catch on the stand for depriming operations. I like it more than I had thought I would.

 

[jxb]

I load standing so it's all about the swing of the lever. In my case I built the bench high enough that my RC mounted on a 1" above the benchtop is just right for me. Meaning that's what I would target, where you want the throw of the lever to be throughout the stroke. You're going to be using it a lot so that's what matters and then do what's needed to get it to that height. If I was using a short bench then an IF stand would be the way I'd go.

Another consideration I had when doing my bench height was work height, whether I'm working with scales, brass, or a scope mounting job it's all right there. No stooping over to work on stuff. I know that's off topic but for those thinking about a bench both items are worth considering. Some folks like to sit and reload, so again it's more about how you want to use it, then get the height right. Your back and neck will thank you.

 

[spclark]

You're going to be using it a lot so that's what matters and then do what's needed to get it to that height.

I have two RC's, built my bench so handle is beside my right hip when I'm sitting on the high stool I've used for two decades. There's a small shelf mounted about 6" below the bench deck for case holders (I favor 'repurposed' Remington 50-round plastic case holders I've saved over the years but other brands work well too) holding cases I'm processing.

At 75 I don't like standing on a hard concrete floor for much longer than maybe a minute or two unless I'm moving around. Sitting is fine so that's why I set things up ten years ago (new home = new bench; 2x4 frame w/ 2 layers of 3/4 birch ply on top) that way. Were I able and willing to stand I'd raise the RC's too, maybe six, seven inches with the bench still convenient height for other pursuits while seated.

PS - re-upped my Gold status just now. Been away from the sport for awhile but feeling the urge to get back into things (pistols, for the time being) lately so it's likely I'll be back here again soon enough....

 

[jxb]

Once I retire and more active I'll likely add a tall stool. Should have mentioned why I choose to stand. Mostly because work since about 1996 has been sitting all day and since I reload 2-4 days a week standing assures I get pressure on my bones and joints even if I don't get my walks in.

When we're young we trash our bodies never thinking about the effect when we get older, but we feel all that fun as we age and then there's of course additional stuff to think about, like simple things to help prevent osteoporosis among the multitude of other things. lol

 

[powderbrake]

My bench top is about 32" high, and I do all my reloading sitting in a nice soft desk chair. Therefor all my presses are mounted directly to the loading bench. The bench has a 1/2 thick aluminum plate, inset full length, and it is tapped for the screws that hold the presses. The bench is lagged into the concrete foundation so it doesn't move.

 

[Bill K]

My bench top is 45" high and I mount my presses on the bench. I stand 97% of the time and it is comfortable for me in this manner.

 

[FloridaAKM]

My bench is 38" tall & I have been reloading on it since 1982. The Rock Chucker, RCB Ammomaster in .50 bmg, Dillon 650, RL 450 & the RCBS priming tool are all mounted to the bench top that is made of 2 layers of 3/4" plywood cut to 30' by 72" & bolted together.

It is bolted to the wall & supported by 2" by 6" crossed legs. This structure gives it enough strength to withstand all heavy operations without moving around. I always stand when reloading.

 

[K22]

I have mine mounted directly on the table so I can easily use it while sitting. Standing is not an option for me since I have a spinal condition that limits the amount of standing I can tolerate.

My table in construction of steel angle iron with a steel cover plate and 3/4" plywood to form the final top layer. This table is rock solid without any vibration at all when I full size cases. Since I am left-handed, I have mine mounted on the far-left side of the table giving me ample free space for other operations without clutter. The only other piece of equipment I have mounted on the table is the powder measure which mounted next to the press.

My scale is mounted on a shelving unit at eye level. When I need to trim, I clamp the trimmer to the table, trim then store on the shelving unit.

 

[wv.citybilly]

on a mount
c-clamps to bench
stand to press

 

[TommyD11730]

+1 For the inline fab mount. Just Waterlox a new bench top with slots. Can't wait for it to dry.