Welding up a reloading stand

[Jeff Scott]

I've bought quite a bit of steel from them the past year or two. When I have needed them to cut it, I just tell them to torch cut it as that is cheaper than saw cutting it. But every time they just saw cut it because it's easier for the guys that work in the yard to do it that way. Their price was 2 or 3 bucks if I recall per cut, but it's been a while since I've been there so I could be off on the price. They are generally good people to deal with. A lot of companies I've called don't deal in small orders.

 

[prophet]

I've bought quite a bit of steel from them the past year or two. When I have needed them to cut it, I just tell them to torch cut it as that is cheaper than saw cutting it. But every time they just saw cut it because it's easier for the guys that work in the yard to do it that way. Their price was 2 or 3 bucks if I recall per cut, but it's been a while since I've been there so I could be off on the price. They are generally good people to deal with. A lot of companies I've called don't deal in small orders.

I order from quick service in okc 3-4 times a week, they charge 2 bucks for a cut on smaller stuff and like 3 bucks per cut for cutting a sheet (i order 48"x48" 1/2" plate because its easier to handle)

 

[_CY_]

do you want a stand that's truly portable?
or do you just want a custom stand?

check out Dewalt aluminum folding Miter Saw stands. legs fold out for a super solid platform that's designed to support serious weight.

then simply construct a portable two tier wood platform that your press bolts on to. if your range has steel shooting tables, C clamp to that for on site changes.

anyways... that's how my setup is done to support an RCBS press

 

[tul9033]

My loader is currently mounted to my work bench in the garage. Would like to clear the bench and get the loader in a more convenient spot. Can't think of anything more sturdy than a solid steel stand.

 

[boomerzz]

I thought about building one as well, but I ended up finding a great bench at Sams.

It has 1 1/2" walnut top, and steel legs that have an adjustable (or removable) pegs at the bottom to adjust the height. The steel is about the size of a 4x4 on the legs, and the legs are connected to each other except the front 2.

I ended up adding a couple wood 2 x 16 shelves on the bottom back of it, and bolting them to the steel... then I store all of my lead on it so it's really solid.

I think the whole thing was under 300 bucks.

Good Luck!

 

[UnSafe]

Are you looking to build a table or a single pillar with a flat surface on top to mount a press to? If looking to build a single pillar stand, Go heavy, like a vise stand.

I found a 2-1/2" thick 18" dia steel disk at our local scrap yard, welded a section of heavy 4" pipe and topped it with a scrap of 5/8" plate, trimmed and drilled to fit my vise.

Solid? Yep. Heavy? You bet. Would work well for a reloader.

And, for the easy button, search Craigslist for an old Black & Decker Workmate. If you can get one for under $30, just buy it and fab up an adapter from 3 layers of 1/2" plywood glued together.

 

[_CY_]

if you are wanting a sturdy surface... it's hard to beat earlier suggestion of a solid wood top work bench from Sam's.

quality workbenches come up all the time on craigslist for dirt cheap ($50). sometime folks have a hard giving em away...

a one inch thick butcher block top workbench supported by a frame designed specifically for it... will more than do the job.

yes you could weld together a steel frame... but why?
now if you can't find a certain size needed ... then it's custom time.

My loader is currently mounted to my work bench in the garage. Would like to clear the bench and get the loader in a more convenient spot. Can't think of anything more sturdy than a solid steel stand.