Remodel my reloading room

[Randy C]

My reloading room is full of every thing but what needs to be in there I thought if I posted some pictures I might get some good Ideas from folks here' It is 9 by 21feet long. I am tired now but I can post some more pictures later, I hope to get some respone out of people here,This is my bullet castin and reloading MANCAVE!!!
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business end now, I think this where I should put my casting and swaging Equiptment, I can put a vent a hood out the window when casting led, I need to plywood the walls and put something on the floor, this is one corner I will have to take pick's of the rest of the room.

[geargnasher]

You might find some good layout and organization ideas here: http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?12392-Loading-bench-pics

Gear

[Randy C]

I see a lot of blue in those Pic, how many people have ventilation when casting in the house. some of those rooms are as clutterd up as mine. I should say they have more stuff than room. off to work.

[Hairtrigger]

I feel better now!

[markinalpine]

My biggest problem isn't the layout. It's grabbing something to use, then NEVER putting it back! :groner:

As in "Where's that DAGNABIT RACAFRACKA RUMPLEFRIBBER...OH, here it is."

Mark :coffeecom

[M Hicks]

A clean reloading room is one that isn't used.

[HollowPoint]

All I can say is, "Wow."

For me, just sweeping the floor in the small area where I reload is considered, "Remodeling."

I wish I had as much room as you do.

HollowPoint

[Wishbone]

Shoot, my wife kindly allowed me to convert a hallway closet for my reloading room. 3ft. X 9ft. Two people can't get in it. But it's ALL mine, (for now)...

[HighHook]

I would suggest some stackable plastic bins for a start. Great mancave there...

[Dan Cash]

Consider painting walls white and using white peg board where desired. you seem to have lots more light than I do but still, the light colored walls will improve things. I had to get rid of fluorescent lighting so I could listen to Rush.

[gnoahhh]

I would empty the room, paint the walls white, build an 8ft. long 2ft. wide bench down the center (accessible from both sides), and cabinets and shelves on the walls as well as under the bench. Positive ventilation to the outdoors (for when casting) and efficient heat/AC source. Squeeze in the most lighting you can manage.

[JeffinNZ]

Right, first things first. Men don't REMODEL their personal spaces! We refit or update the layout. :groner:

[Randy C]

I would empty the room, paint the walls white, build an 8ft. long 2ft. wide bench down the center (accessible from both sides), and cabinets and shelves on the walls as well as under the bench. Positive ventilation to the outdoors (for when casting) and efficient heat/AC source. Squeeze in the most lighting you can manage.
I just realized what you wrote I am a slow learner but I do catch up given enough time.
That is a good Idea I think I am going to draw up something to see how it would work. I could do the 5 shot gun presses on one side and have 5 reloading presses on the other on the other side. I will be back later.

[geargnasher]

I had to get rid of fluorescent lighting so I could listen to Rush.

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Gear

[wv109323]

I would arrange it in the same progression as the reloading process takes place. Start out with casting and lube equipment, Bullet storage,Reloading equipment and then completed ammo. That way you would minimize your movements. And if you go to look for something it should be in a smaller location.As an example You would not need to look around the loaded ammo for a set of dies.
You may want to buy ammo cans to store ammo in . They are sealed and should preserve it longer.

[markshere2]

I'm a fan of keeping casting and reloading activities separate. Casting occurs out in the barn/shop. Reloading happens in the office/ gun room.

[Just Duke]

OH MY! If I were there I'd pick you up in my truck and head to HOME DEPOT.
Sheet rock the walls for starters. In Door Out Door carpet on the floor or running vinyl.

[Bill*]

Not sure, but the pipes near the ceiling in pics 3 & 4 appear to be wrapped in the old asbestos insulation. I would definately encapsulate them while doing the remodel.

[ffg]

I feel better now!
me too !

[Taylor]

When my daughter grew up and moved away,I took her bedroom.It has 2 closets,one a walk in.Built my loading/tinkering bench so it fits a corner.Added shelving to the wall above the bench.I built these so that if one day I loose my room,then the shelves can still look good and be used by whoever has the room.The bench can be easily disassembled and removed.I would post pics,but I have been having issues with that.(see 44 mag thread).

[Randy C]

I ordered the RCBS pro 2000 auto index and I am waiting for the Dillon 550B to come in they will be a nice addition to my remodel. I forgot I bought about 300$ in updating my reloading library
Thanks Randy

[troyboy]

Time to clean and and put stuff away. If one will take the time to put away the things from one project before starting another.... there is more room than realised.

[Randy C]

This house has close to 100yrs of everything that entered its doors stored in the attic or basement, It has taken me 10yrs to get it to the way it is now. It is not fun throwinging away everything you remember growing up with but a lot of it has to go, for progress.

[o6Patient]

Nice job Randy, that is definitely 10lbs of "stuff" in a five pound package!

I hope the florescent over head isn't the cheap solid state ones..the buzzing
will drive you crazy.

[KYRick]

Wow, that is a lot of stuff.

[FLYCUTTER]

Randy ,your reloading room just looks GREAT ! Everything is on the shelf and its neat. I wish I could see the top of my bench. Any of you guys can see the top of your bench? I built a second bench and now that is overflowing. I guess I need to remodel also.

[Randy C]

The electrician come by today He will have 2 more days work left close to 3000.00 worth of work 2 new 200amp panels for the house and a 200 for the 5 car garage 30X60 garage with a shop above it the same size 100amp at the well house pulse hook up the small garage net to the house with off peak heat and 220 for a welder if I need it. The house is close to 100 years old and it is time.

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This little girl is the one that wears the pants in the house If OBAMA ever come by he better wipe his feet if she lets him in the house.
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?174830-Cimarron-firearm-45-70&p=2036070#post2036070
More of my toys for the new room.