craigyboy Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Just thought I would share this as it may be useful to someone. I saw it ages ago on the net, someone had made a portable loading bench out of a black & decker workmate, I always kept it in mind incase I needed it and now with me building a house I am living somewhere a bit smaller for a while and this setup proves just perfect. I got the black and decker from b&q for 13 quid, it was one of the self assmebly 301 models. I just made it out of bog standard exterior plywood, I was gonna used veenered oak ply or similar but didnt really see the point. I made the base 32" by 22" and the shelf is 6" wide sitting 8" above the base, this allows a nice bit of room to use a powder meausre on the shelf. I finished it with 3 coats of satin clear varnish . I am quite happy with it as I can get all I need onto it and its surprisingly steady I wasnt expecting it too be but I could easily clamp on and use a threaded press for full length sizing etc. It folds up neatly and is easy stored though I have ended up just leaving mine out as it doesnt take up that much room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 That looks a nice neat set up. A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermincinerator Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 A very tidy job craigy, thats the beauty of the arbour press system, you dont need a sturdy bench to load from just a flat surface and somewhere to clamp your powder measure I have loaded out of the back of my wagon in the field. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Looks good Craig bit better than my knackered workmate I use when loading on the range out of the back of the Disco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyboy Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 I plan to use it for loading on the range myslef ronin in the summer, dead handy folds up nice compact so should fit in the van along with the rest of my stuff, bench cleaning gear etc. Its hard to beat loading on the range you can tailor a load to your rifle there and then no going back home changing charge weight, seating depth etc. its the way forward I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varminter Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Yes well impressed with that setup craigy!!!! ;) Thanks for sharing......................... All the best.................... RAY................................. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 I'm pretty lucky as my mate who own the farm where my range is on has the same press, all I have to do is take my die heads up and consumables and I cn stay all day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyboy Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 I'm pretty lucky as my mate who own the farm where my range is on has the same press, all I have to do is take my die heads up and consumables and I cn stay all day Nice Andy, about as handy as it gets for you then Thanks for the replies lads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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