That was my plan but I was still working when I bought the Gladiator bench nearly five years ago. I could never make the time to do it. I'm retired now and if I were presented with the situation today, I would source a good hardwood top and build the frame under it. Don't get me wrong, the bench meets my needs just fine but there is always more satisfaction in doing it yourself and saving a few bucks.
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Gladiator Workbench for Reloading?
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First of all, you can never have something overkill for a loading bench. Are you wanting something permanent or something you can break down in case you move to another house? If you are anything like me, you will get so deep into reloading that you will have a new press every year. LOLMy reloading press is currently mounted onto a workbench in my garage which is a DIY unit from 2X4s and a hollow core door as a work surface. I am wanting to move my reloading setup into the basement and would like it to be an 8' bench. I have been looking at buying a gladiator workbench and possibly mounting an inline fabrication plate. I currently only have one press (loadmaster) and will eventually be buying a Lee APP for depriming. What are your thoughts on the bench and mount? Are they overkill? The gladiator bench is about $600 and probably weighs a couple hundred pounds.
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8' Adjustable Height Hardwood Workbench
Adjusts to meet ADA height requirements 3,000-lb max distributed weight capacity 96" wide x 27.5"–40.8" high x 25" deep Lifetime limited warranty on adjusta...www.gladiatorgarageworks.com
I HIGHLY recommend the Inline Fabrication products. Quality and rigidity is amazing! I built my loading benches in my basement. Ended up using 2X4's with 4X4 legs. Then used 8' Home Depot 3/4" laminate board for the tops. You can get ideas as well in the "Reloading Room Picture Thread".
Another idea is in the picture below as well as my permanent bench I was trying to explain. Not good at explaining things. I got the Husky adjustable height table on clearance at Home Depot. It is sturdier than I thought it was gonna be. I wanted my scales on a separate bench so vibration doesn't cause them to drift.
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If you decide to custom build, this would be a good starting point. Come in various sizes and can be had at nearly all the big box home improvement stores.
There we go. Think I'll pick up one of those and build around it.
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I have two Seville heavy duty. 2000 rated tables very solid. @$239 ea.
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Personally I would build my own. However, there are places where you can acquire pieces and/or complete workbenches. Try the Habitat ReStore. Sometimes they have decent stuff you can make work. Solid core doors work pretty nice for a top.
Goodwill or Salvation Army Store Maybe worth a try?
Goodwill or Salvation Army Store Maybe worth a try?
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