If I use an old dresser with drawers to mount a lee press will I be able to use all the drawers or will some be blocked from opening?
depends on where you put the press, and which way your bolts go in............
Looks like the front of the press drops down lower than the bench top. I was hoping that it could be "moved" occasionally to access the drawers.
It should be possible to mount the press in some way that raises the ram above the drawers. I know Dillon makes one for their presses.
I guess block(s) of wood may work. Thanks for the idea.
Hi,
Most dressers are laminated presswood, even all wood dressers are light weight enough that just mounting to the dresser top, you may break out the wood in a short time. Mount the press to a 2x12, then secure to dresser, will distribute the strain of working the press over more area and less on the dresser top.
Good Shooting,
B
it's easy to construct a portable bench ... then clamp that bench to a table top. you really need something sturdy as the base. being the correct height helps too.
when reloading ... making a mistake could be costly!
best is to construct a dedicated reloading table/area used for nothing else.
when reloading ... making a mistake could be costly!
best is to construct a dedicated reloading table/area used for nothing else.
1+ to that!!! just make yourself a bench just for loading!! it can be made from scrap wood that most people throw out!! check at some local building sites for scrap wood! you might just have to buy the top board. IMHO
i made my own bench with 2x4s and scrap wood, now if i could get the wife to quit bringing my barstool back into the house 
i made my own bench with 2x4s and scrap wood, now if i could get the wife to quit bringing my barstool back into the house
I had this problem too... I just made the one I use unsightly... I "accidentally" put her muffin pan full of hot lead on top of it and it mangled the finish... she doesn't use them anyway.
