BK7saum
09-02-2014, 10:55 PM
So I built a second bench.
http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee467/BLK7mm/2014-09-02213742.jpg
The old bench was about 5 feet long. I had a lock n load, RC Supreme, Co-Ax and lyman 450 on the same bench. I even mounted a lee classic when it was needed. Got tired of tripping over all my stuff and built a new bench. 8 feet long, 2x6 frame with 4x4 legs. Would have liked a 1 1/8 decking top but had 3/4 on hand. 2x6 joists are 16" centers so I should be able to hit the cross piece with bolts for the presses. My old bench is also 3/4" with 2x4 joists and frame.
I assembled frame with glue and 3" deck screws, and reinforced with 3/4 plywood on ends and back. I'll reinforce the front when I frame for drawers and shelves.
As it sits, it is already pretty dang solid.
Now to.clean and rearrange. Forgive the clutter. I can only cram so much in a 12x20. Lol
Brad
http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee467/BLK7mm/2014-09-02213742.jpg
The old bench was about 5 feet long. I had a lock n load, RC Supreme, Co-Ax and lyman 450 on the same bench. I even mounted a lee classic when it was needed. Got tired of tripping over all my stuff and built a new bench. 8 feet long, 2x6 frame with 4x4 legs. Would have liked a 1 1/8 decking top but had 3/4 on hand. 2x6 joists are 16" centers so I should be able to hit the cross piece with bolts for the presses. My old bench is also 3/4" with 2x4 joists and frame.
I assembled frame with glue and 3" deck screws, and reinforced with 3/4 plywood on ends and back. I'll reinforce the front when I frame for drawers and shelves.
As it sits, it is already pretty dang solid.
Now to.clean and rearrange. Forgive the clutter. I can only cram so much in a 12x20. Lol
Brad