Stand or sit

[Three44s]

I still mostly stand but do not cast for long stretches.

To sit invites a serious lap burn, however an investment in a leather apron is likely in my future and then my Craftsman high chair will likely be used.

Three44s

[OldBearHair]

I use a thick floppy floor mat covering my lap hanging out over my knees while sitting. It has a couple small pieces of lead stuck in it.

[rondog]

Bottom line - we all do it differently! Just like reloading and just about everything else.....

[Ural Driver]

I stand when casting........but I'm still new enough to be scared of dropping something hot onto my ....... nether region.

[Shepherd2]

I'm in the old age group (81) and I do have a knee going bad but I still prefer to stand when I'm casting or reloading. I use anti-fatigue mats in front of my benches and they help a lot.

[wddodge]

I sit. I have an old office chair that I can adjust the height as needed and a leather apron that hangs around my neck and drapes over my lap. That set up has worked for me for quite a few years.

Denny

[C.F.Plinker]

I stand to cast. I am using a high bench and can see the spout on my bottom pour pot. I use a welders apron and gloves. There is nothing behind me in case I need go move fast in order to get away from a pot that is spilling. For me a casting session is less than an hour and a half.

My reloading sessions are about the same length of time but I sit down for them.

[BamaNapper]

I sit to cast. I second the welder's apron, mine's a cheap harbor freight leather one. I don't tie it, just hang it around my neck to act as a shield. And I sit higher than a typical chair so if anything landed on the apron it would slide off and not stay in my lap.

So far the welder's apron has been a waste of $15, but that's a good thing. BTW, if you use one with pockets it's probably best to put it on backwards.

[MT Gianni]

Set your casting table height to sit or stand so whichever you choose is comfortable. Get a rubber pad if you stand. Every session you need long sleeves, pants, boots, head covering and eye protection, I add gloves. A shop apron will take care of most spills.

[rototerrier]

You guys do know you probably shouldn't be casting naked, right?

I've also been at casting for a smidge over 30 years and so far I've only ever had one mishap. Happened about 4 years ago. Like a fool, I was melting wheel weights with short sleeves. I dropped something into the pot from a little too high and a bb sized splatter got me on my forearm. Loud sizzle and a big scar remains. It literally melted a very impressive and deep hole into my forearm. I've always been very careful, but sometimes stupid seeps through.

[fredj338]

I stand, but I rarely cast for more than an hour, 90m at most. If you sit, better be wearing something lead wont burn thru.

[wyofool]

I kinda sorta do both. I made a tall stool with pad and prop my butt on that and still have both feet on the floor. I do wear leather apron, gloves and tall boots. Most of the weight is on the stool. I don't get tired even after hours loading or casting. I'll soon be 75.

[GregLaROCHE]

As I said before, I sit while casting boolits, but I stand when melting lead for ingots. That’s where things are most likely to get “interesting”.

[Shopdog]

Sit,well technically..... rock. Sit in a rocking chair on the back porch. My constant companion Doberman,laying beside. She loves casting,almost as much as varmint chasing.

[MOA]

I use a tall stool. But, I always keep one foot in the floor. I kinda see it as a support for a half standing position.

[tankgunner59]

I sit to reload in my office/gun room. I sit outside to cast with a leather apron over my lap, and I don't get in a hurry. When I cast I set aside the whole day with nothing else planned and no possible distractions.

[Mk42gunner]

I started out casting while standing, then my body started to break down. Now I kind of sit on a high kitchen step stool. Not real comfortable with the idea of sitting in a low office type chair with 750 degree lead close by.

Two things it is not advisable to do naked: 1. Cast boolits. and 2. Fry bacon.

Robert

[samari46]

Bad back, bad knees, heck just about every thing is worn out. reloading is done inside the house sitting. Casting done in the garage on an old coffee table and a small chair. Frank

[jim147]

I started out casting while standing, then my body started to break down. Now I kind of sit on a high kitchen step stool. Not real comfortable with the idea of sitting in a low office type chair with 750 degree lead close by.

Two things it is not advisable to do naked: 1. Cast boolits. and 2. Fry bacon.

Robert

You fry bacon naked to prove you know how to do it right.

I stand to process lead but have a cut down barstool for casting. It is just the right height for my table.

[a.squibload]

I like the idea of a tall stool, might try that, feet start to hurt after castin for a couple hours.
Never had lead down my boots but was squattin to weld one time, cuff rode up, got a drop of
weld spatter down my boot. Not worth tryin to get the boot off, it would cool by then anyway.
Did get a tiny drop of lead on my glasses one time, right in the middle, stuck there.
Ball cap or hat of some kind is a good idea. Don't tuck my shirt in. Safety first.