Reloading Bench Plans

[CurtM85]

Does anyone have any plans they mind sharing for a reloading bench? I am getting into reloading and was going to buy a bench but figured I could get more bang for my buck building it myself. Plus I am a DIY kind of guy and think I would get more enjoyment out of it if I built it.

Thanks for any help.

 

[medium187mph]

http://www.harborfreight.com/60-inch-workbench-93454.html

My buddy uses this one

 

[Radar363]

http://reloading-bench-plans.blogspot.com/ My nephew and I both used plan #1, he for reloading and me for building AR's.
Solid and relatively cheap. Get the plywood cut to size at Home Depot or Lowes: it was much easier to transport and I didn't have to dig out my saw horses.

 

[Buckeye76]

You can find instructions for this bench online. I'll look to see if I can find it. I made a few changes, but it gives you a good base to work from.

 

[Buckeye76]

Found it

http://www.shotgunsportsmagazine.com/downloads/bench_plans.pdf


I made my own shelving to suit myself.

 

[CurtM85]

Thanks everyone. A question I guess I should have asked is how much the lumber and materials cost on these benches?

 

[jpm2953]

Check out the 2x4 kits at northern tool. Not too shabby for the price and make a good looking bench. I think my buddy just built one last weekend and it was in the 150 range for all the wood and everything

 

[drewga11]

Thanks everyone. A question I guess I should have asked is how much the lumber and materials cost on these benches?

The basic 2x4 kit from Northern Tool is $70 and depending on the size you want it, you may be able to build it with just one sheet of plywood and 2 or 3 full length 2x4s. I haven't priced wood lately but that should keep you somewhere around $100, maybe less. This is what I did for my bench, but I left out the middle shelf. For weight and sturdiness, I recommend 3/4 inch plywood. Also, if you go this route, try to avoid douglas fir 2x4s. I stripped a couple of Phillips bits before I decided to drill pilot holes for the screws, and broke a couple of drill bits doing that also.