When I moved to Wyoming last year I thought I would finally have the room to build the ultimate reloading bench. And eventually I will, but some logistical realities set in that forced me to build my third basic reloading bench. Nonetheless, this bench will serve 90 percent of a hobbyist reloader's needs. When I finally finish building my house, I'll transform what is now my bedroom into a dedicated reloading room and apply the principals I am about to describe into the "ultimate reloading center." Building a project like this requires some woodworking knowledge and several tools. Now that I have a few of the nicer tools like a commercial cabinet saw, drill press and a plate jointer, it makes the job easier and less time consuming. In the past, when I did not have a large table saw I used a circular saw and a straight edge to rip stock on saw horses, so you don't have to have a complete woodworking shop in order to build this bench. Still, plan on taking about 100 hours to build it.

Master Materials List for Reloading Bench
4 - 4"x4"x37" #2 or better Douglas Fir
6 - 2"x4"x62 1/4" #2 or better Douglas Fir
4 - 2"x4"x19 1/4" #2 or better Douglas Fir
2 - 2"x4"x26 1/2" #2 or better Douglas Fir
2 - 1"x3 1/2" x70 3/4" Blue Pine
2 - 1"x4 3/8"x23 3/4" Blue Pine
2 - 1"x3 1/4"x18 1/2" Blue Pine
2 - 1"x3 1/4"x23 3/4" Blue Pine
18 1/2 ft. x1"x8" Blue Pine
2 - 19 7/8"x8"x1" Blue Pine
2 - 18"x20"x1" Blue Pine
1 - 68 1/4"x36"x1/4" Baltic Birch plywood
4 - 5 1/4"x18 1/4"x3/4" Baltic Birch plywood
4 - 5 1/4"x16 1/8"x3/4" Baltic Birch plywood
4 - 5"x17 1/4"x3/4" Baltic Birch plywood
2 - 15 1/6"x17 1/8"x1/4" Baltic Birch plywood
21 - 5 7/16"x4 13/16"x1/4" Baltic Birch plywood
4 - 14"x18 1/4"x3/4" Baltic Birch plywood
4 - 14"x16 9/16"x3/4" Baltic Birch plywood
2 - 17 1/4"x16 9/16"x1/4" Baltic Birch plywood
2 - 30"x72"x3/4" AC plywood
1 - 36x72 high pressure laminate
Carpenter's glue
Assorted #8 wood screws 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" long
8 - 1 1/2"x1 1/2 Ell brackets
2 lbs. 1 1/2" finish nails

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