Pat Marlin's Rock Dock

[buckwheatpaul]

Ordered a Rock Dock setup last week and presto chango the kit showed up this last Monday. In less than a week I got the Rock Dock base, and 4 plates....the instructions were spot on and the quality was wonderful.....The installation was easy and I can only say that I will be ordering more....Pat was easy to deal with and timely ..... Pat is a Straight Shooter.....Paul

[LUBEDUDE]

Great to hear!

How about some pics after you're finished installing?

[mdi]

I bought one about 4 years ago and it works quite well. I keep a nut driver on my bench and when I swap presses, it's just a matter of loosening a few bolts and pulling the old press out and shoving a new one in place...

[LUCKYDAWG13]

could you post a pick of the set up

[square butte]

Now ya got yourself in trouble. Your gonna have to figure out how to post a picture.

[r1kk1]

I have two large RockDocks with lube heater shelf and 12 plates for various presses. I don't tighten the bolts farther than necessary to remove one tool and insert another. I did get my ShelfDocks in.

Take care

r1kk1

[LUBEDUDE]

Well Gaallee r1kk1, when I saw that you had posted I just KNEW that there would some pics of your Rock Docks! (that just don't sound right)
You let me down son.:(

[r1kk1]

Lol! Hang tight. Post pics of Summit on a plate this weekend.

Ah LUBEDUDE! The docks are three states away ��. I'm going to work with Dan from Inlne for a solution using plates from Pat.

Take care

r1kk1

[LUBEDUDE]

Three states away? Alright, you're off the hook. :)

[Artful]

Why not just go look at the pic's on Pat's web site?
http://www.patmarlins.com/
http://www.patmarlins.com/7mountsmall.jpg
http://www.patmarlins.com/1DillonMountSmall.jpg
http://www.patmarlins.com/closebase550leftsmall.jpg
http://www.patmarlins.com/Bothmeasuresmall.jpg
http://www.patmarlins.com/out550small.jpg
http://www.patmarlins.com/ROCKDock.jpg
http://www.patmarlins.com/4sdockSMALL.jpg
http://www.patmarlins.com/2sdockSMALL.jpg

[r1kk1]

Here goes LUBEDUDE.

127850

Here is Number 24 with LNL bushing, Dillon 38/357 sizer with a Forster ring. I'm using a Hornady shellholder with it.

Just sitting outside, sizing and decapping brass for the latest edition. The Summit is sitting on a Pat Marlin Rock Dock. I'm using the long handle on the Summit and have the short handle ready to go for seating and crimping.

I have to go compact on the road. My wife and I are travel nurses and try to get home every month.

Take care

r1kk1

[mdatlanta]

Hi Guys,

How solid are your presses when mounted in the Rock Dock? Is there any movement at all? I'm looking for a 'rock-solid' mount for a couple of Loadmasters, as well as all the other presses, lubri-sizers, etc. ;-)

I thought about steel plates, but the RockDock sure looks like it would fit the bill nicely.

Thanks!

Mike

[r1kk1]

It does and so does Inline Fabrications mount.

Both guys are members here and both make great products. I can't decide so I have both!

Take care

r1kk1

[LUBEDUDE]

Thanks for the pics Artful! :) I did not know about the website.

R1kk1, thanks for showing your travel setup. :) Hope it wasn't a PIA.

[r1kk1]

just prioritizing what I really needed to load a dozen pistol cartridges and two rifles. I broke down and ordered a Harvey Deprimer today. Compact is in! I carry some descent clamps to secure tools to the table wherever I'm at. I try not to buy what I already own and Dan thinks he can make me a quick change plate for Pat's stuff. Still looking for a table solution. Comb the threads and haven't seen anything I really like yet.

LUBEDUDE, it's hard to load on the road. No offense to anyone, I just remembered how tedious it was to load pistol on a single stage. My wife has never done it and told me wow! A lot of work. I'm currently working with Buckshot on a Dillon powder funnel for 500 Linebaugh. Lyman for a plug for the road. I really like the Summit press for the road. My Lee hand press stays in the hunting bag. I wish this press was available years ago.

Now for Dan at Inline Fabrications to solve a problem for me on the road and I've got it licked.

Take care

r1kk1

[Artful]

r1kk1, how compact are you trying to go? Seems to me if you have a Summit then you can do a Turret press. Have a look at this...
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f208/dk17hmr/box4-1.jpg

minor modifications (ie put rock dock on top) and cleats on the bottom
maybe door with a latch and if you have room use with Black & Decker workmate.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/JBoxer65/0530001611.jpg (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/JBoxer65/media/0530001611.jpg.html)
See this one is permanently mounted.
http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/2586/reloadingbenchportable2.jpg
which takes up more room - if you go for removable by
using the cleats to grab with the workmate you'll have two
smaller packages to store.

[r1kk1]

Artful,

I have a P200 with me. My wife may try it out. My choice for turret press will wait and it will be too large to bring with me - Hollywood. I brought my RCBS ChargeMaster, 10-10 scale, caliper, micrometer, dies with LNL bushings with Forster rings on them placed in pacemaker boxes, shellholders, some K&M tools including deluxe primer seater, CED complete brass tornado system, two Lyman die bodies with several different m plugs and a few other small things escaping my mind at the moment.

What I'm thinking of for a table will fit in the gooseneck mount in my truck. I could see a shallow table with bracket on the underside to fit the square tubing in the bed. A little parts shopping is in order. A table top 2'x3' to place along the bedside when towing the 5th wheel. Should be solid enough for case forming duties.

take care

r1kk1

[Artful]

I've seen some neat things that replace the stinger
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/84kludge/INGO/HitchMountPress.jpg
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=533560
http://www.shootingsoftware.com/images/BenchBumper.jpg
http://www.shootingsoftware.com/images/BenchBumperrear.jpg
http://www.shootingsoftware.com/images/Bench.jpg
I like the design as it's stand alone or leave on the hitch

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1620/1303399/2477311/167141547.jpg
http://accurateshooter.net/Blog/shooterest01.jpg
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc06117-tfb.jpg

I'm thinking the ground support stabilizer is a good idea.

[wallenba]

Got two Rock Docks now, three checkmaker dies. One plate even has a 3-1/2" vise mounted on it. Very versatile item for the bench.

[r1kk1]

Artful,

I have a solution coming soon! It was so simple I kick myself for not thinking of it.

I will do an evaluation and post here when it comes. Now to call Dan at Inline because I have an idea. . .

take care

r1kk1

[hunter64]

I also love my Rockdock and have multiple tools hooked up to quick change plates. I didn't need the lube heater part so I ordered the mount without it and I routered my bench so it would sit flush with the top. I made a filler plate so when the dock is not being used I just put the piece of wood into it and the top of the bench is flush. Works great.