Beginnings of my reloading area

[PewPewChris]

I am starting to put together a little area in the unfinished section of my basement for reloading. I'm also trying to be as cost effective as I can on things like the table, etc. so I can put my $$$ towards a nice Dillon 550C. We had this well built table (my wife's old kitchen table from her first marriage that was sitting in our laundry room doing nothing but collecting dust) and I am going to use that as my "work bench". My only concern is the rounded edges of the table and the way the Dillon press appears to be shaped for securing to a table top. I assume I could just file/sand the section where the press is down flat and be fine...curious for others opinions.

 

[Hunterrs]

Buy this upgrade kit and secure it to the table with wood screws.

https://www.dillonprecision.com/rl-550c-machine-upgrade-kit_8_136_26711.html

 

[PewPewChris]

I have seen that upgraded mount...but still the way the press is shaped it looks like several right angles in order for it to seat properly...am I wrong?

 

[LARGO9]

You got to start somewhere,, I got to rearrange my whole reloading room,, got 3 MEC9000e coming in a week

 

[GeauxLSU]

I don't think it will matter. If it does, circular saw will handle the table.

 

[Freshly Minted Georgian!]

I'd notch the front overhang out the width of the press so the back edge of the press sits up against the apron of the table. Then to further strengthen to distribute the flex load I'd put a piece of 3/4" plywood or a metal plate underneath the table and bolt through the press, table and reinforcing plate. Just my $.02

 

[GeauxLSU]

I know you're trying to save a few bucks but the other option is to just put another slightly larger 'top' over the existing one and bolt them together. Would add some rigidity and give you the right angles.

 

[PewPewChris]

I know you're trying to save a few bucks but the other option is to just put another slightly larger 'top' over the existing one and bolt them together. Would add some rigidity and give you the right angles.

That's not a bad idea at all...let's face it...even if I order the press today, they are 8 - 12 weeks out from delivery...so I've got time to ponder lol

 

[EMC45]

Watch your ambient moisture in that basement. I like the notch and reinforce idea.

 

[PewPewChris]

Watch your ambient moisture in that basement. I like the notch and reinforce idea.

Not sure what you mean...or how I would tell. 85% of our basement is finished, this is the only little section that isn't.