I just unpacked everything into the bench I built last week. I haven't even loaded one round on this one yet. It's a huge change from the closet I had in the old house. The bench frame is constructed of 2x6s and 4x4s screwed and bolted(in case I have to move it!) The top is a composite of 2x6 T&G and 3/4" Maple plywood with a Cherry trim edge finished with five coats of a polyurethane that is used on basketball floors(Thanks Scotty). It's 3' by 12' with "T" track in one end. The "T" track allows all my different tools to be mounted to the bench with out permanently dedicating a space for them, having to use "C" clamps or drill a bunch of unsightly holes. The bench has three bays; the ones on either end are sized to hold two rolling tool cabinets each and the center bay has a shelf for loaded ammo and bullets. It's really solid. I wired three outlets on the front and added a power strip to the back edge. The bench is really tall so cabinets can be rolled underneath and I don't have to stoop - it kills my back. Working at kitchen height counters if your over 6' is hard. I got a lot of ideas from seeing other benches on this forum and adapted them for the way I like to load. I also have two work tables at chair height to use as a desk and workspace. I also left room for the progressive press I want to add for 5.56 and pistol rounds.
Scott
Scott
