Reloading stands...

[K Frame]

I need to set my reloading press back up. Eventually I want to build a dedicated area, but I need to move a wall to have the room to do that, and that's not going to happen for awhile.

So, I'm thinking for the short term, at least, a loading stand from either Lee or Frankford Arsenal.

Anyone have one of them? How do they work?

The Lee is a lot smaller, with a much smaller work area (pretty much press only) than the Frankford one, but the Lee unit looks a lot sturdier.

[RoadKingLarry]

What type of press do you have and how much real estate do you typically occupy while reloading? If I were to buy one I think I'd go with the Frankford for the larger work surface.  An alternative might be one of the big box store workbenches if you've got the space for it ( https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-45-in-W-x-36-in-H-2-Drawer-Mdf-Work-Bench/1000372215 It would be more versatile if there is room for it and would be more valuable later in a permanent set up)

[K Frame]

Sorry, I thought I mentioned that I have a Lee classic cast iron turret.

I have all the normal accoutrements -- loading block, scale, etc. I could locate all of that stuff on a small side table, so it's not too huge a deal. This would be a temporary gig, not permanent. If I get a bigger work bench now, I might not be able to get it back to where it would live after the wall is moved.

[RoadKingLarry]

With out actually being able to put hands on it would be a bit of a toss up for me.  Both have merit and could have added stability by addition of weight or attaching to floor it that is an option.

[K Frame]

I was just scanning through Amazon, and you know, this has merit. It's the legs and brackets, you supply the wood.

I think this might be a good solution.

https://www.amazon.com/2x4basics-90164-Custom-Shelving-Storage/dp/B0030T1BRE/ref=sxin_9_ac_d_rm?ac_md=1-1-d29yayBiZW5jaGVzIGZvciBnYXJhZ2U%3D-ac_d_rm&cv_ct_cx=workbench&dchild=1&keywords=workbench&pd_rd_i=B0030T1BRE&pd_rd_r=92adb3ea-3f0b-43cd-84b4-c0a02a6c2aae&pd_rd_w=3nggW&pd_rd_wg=dau2h&pf_rd_p=e3dc9e0c-9eab-4c3e-b43a-ba36f8522e14&pf_rd_r=1YRV1PJ3G4XAGMW26SBM&psc=1&qid=1595606645&sr=1-2-12d4272d-8adb-4121-8624-135149aa9081

[RoadKingLarry]

About as customizable as you can get with out going the full DIY route and just building a small bench out of 2X4 stock and plywood. Which might not be a bad way to go anyway if you are leaning that direction.

[K Frame]

Problem with going full DIY is getting everything measured exactly to get it square and level. With that type of bench, with the legs already providing the proper heights, cutting the 2x4 stringers its a lot easier by simply clamping two together and making one circular saw cut to get the same lengths.

The biggest problem will be getting everything home from Home Depot in my Forester (no roof rack).

[RoadKingLarry]

Will Home Despot cut lumber for you?

[zxcvbob]

My Forster Co-Ax is mounted to a rectangular stool.  It's plenty sturdy enough, and portable.  And cheap.  The work surface is a little small.

[zxcvbob]

Will Home Despot cut lumber for you?

Yes.  First couple of cuts are free.

[K Frame]

To a degree, but probably not the number of cuts I'd need. Worse comes to worst I'll simply find someone with a larger vehicle or with a roof rack. My old supply hauler, Castle Key, very rudely moved several hours away and so is no longer available for cartage service.

[K Frame]

"My Forster Co-Ax is mounted to a rectangular stool."

That must have hurt coming out!

[zxcvbob]

"My Forster Co-Ax is mounted to a rectangular stool."

That must have hurt coming out!

You betcha! :D

[French G.]

You betcha! :D

Messed up your sizing die did it?

[Jim147]

When I first started I mounted my press to a 2x6 or 2x8 with the bolts counter sunk and would use to clamps and mount it to the dining room table and just sit and load away.

Well when the wife wasn't home.

[Unisaw]

For a temporary setup, a Black and Decker workmate makes a stable base.  I have used such a temporary setup for years.

[RocketMan]

Those 2x4 Basics kits are pretty good.  Good quality materials, sturdy, easy to assemble once you've got your wood cut.  I've put together a few of them, including the one you posted, Mike.  I built that one to fit a solid 48x24x1 inch work table top I bought from Home Despot.  Put a several good coats of black satin enamel on the top, made into an electronic work bench.  It does double-duty as a gun cleaning bench, too.
You can certainly build one to fit your space requirements.  Just cut the lumber accordingly.
Once you move the wall, you can disassemble the workbench and cut new wood to make a table to fit the new space.

[K Frame]

For a temporary setup, a Black and Decker workmate makes a stable base.  I have used such a temporary setup for years.

Damn, that's a great idea! And I could use a Workmate for a lot of other stuff!

Amazon has the WM225, which has a 400 some pound capacity. More than enough.

None available locally.

A work mate, a square piece of 1" plywood, and a Lee universal press clamp kit and I'll be in business.