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March 2, 2008
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It's clear that many of us are pretty interested in and involved with reloading, so we're going to host a Reloading Roundtable. If you're not familiar with a Roundtable (like the SuperMag Roundtable on DWCA), here's what will happen:
A guy who knows very little about the subject (guess who 
) will pose a series of questions on the subject to a selected group of experts (several of the Site Supporters have volunteered) who will provide answers, which then get edited and compiled into a discussion. Our Admin will find a clever way to publish it on DWF.
This is a big enough subject that it will be published in installments over the course of the Spring and early Summer. Although we are a Handgun site, reloading for rifle (and possibly shotgun) will be discussed, and we will talk about equipment, supplies, basic and specialized techniques, Manuals, other resources, etc. We probably won't do a lot of load specific discussion, which is already done pretty extensively here. This is more like a resource for beginners trying to get started, and experienced reloaders looking for new ideas and techniques.
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
George Carlin
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May 2, 2009
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OK, since I'm still rebuilding the reloading room, and there is always room for improvement....
How much useable depth do you need on a reloading/gunsmithing bench ?
My bench is 25" deep; if I put some 16" deep shelves on the back and overhang them 3" off the back, that leaves me 12" of work area.
I'd like to have more than that, but realistically do you need more than that?
I couod build a riser behind the bench, but I don't want the bench out in the middle of the room either.
SHOOT
October 1, 2009
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Hey Shoot, Why not in the middle of the room?
I was at a friend of a friend's house and his reloading room was a large bedroom
that was converted to a reloading room with benches on three walls, an ISLAND
in the middle, and shelves, cabinets & gun safes on the fourth wall.
I wish I had taken pictures, but I was to much in awe (drooling also) to do much
of anything sensible like that.
This guy believed one caliber one press!!!! most of his presses were multi station
also. I would love to have that much money to set up a room like that!!
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November 17, 2008
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Shoot, 12 inches of bench will do but may be a little tight when you spread things out. Here is the benefit of my experience with shelving not only for reloading, but in general. You plan to use 16 inch deep shelving. I have found that shelves are better much shallower such as 6 or 8 inches deep, as with deep shelves thing get pushed to the back and hidden. Shallow shelves close together are much more user friendly to me. Of course you have to build shelves to carry what you use them for so if you have a lot of large items you may need large shelves. Ultimately it is up to you, but just my two cents. Anxiously awaiting pics of the new man cave.
LB
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May 2, 2009
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Well after a little playing last night I decided I value my bench space 
. I was looking for shallow shelves, but I had the 16" deep ones on hand. I moved the shelves over on top of some other shelves I had--lots of storage space, just not as nice looking.
Good thing is it will be an ongoing process--If/when I find some nice shelving that will suit my needs, I'll modify my setup.
I do a nice "riser" shelf that will fit the bench (just a single shelf that sits on top of bench). Maybe I'll give it a shot tonight.
Keep the inputs coming--this helps out everybody!
SHOOT
April 25, 2008
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Any word on the reloading roundtable discussion?
The Savantist
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March 2, 2008
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Yeah, I'm just a little behind with work and some travel. Back up to speed soon.
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
George Carlin
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May 2, 2009
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Well, I've been busy finishing the move, but I have the reloading room SOMEWHAT organized .... I still need to do some sorting, and get some presses bolted up. As you can see the riser is bolted on the bench and I think it was a good decision.
SHOOT
November 14, 2009
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I like the vacant power strip, you can mount outlets in, and the pencil sharpener can be handy. His and Hers chairs too. 
I have a power strip mounted across the wall and use it for supplemental lighting and tumblers.
Looks like you are off to a good start. Now all you have to do is use it.
Happyness is a Hot DW and a pile of used brass!!! Rich
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January 24, 2009
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That's looking pretty nice, Shoot!
As long as your metal bins don't collapse the wood shelving beneath it, you're doing good.
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May 2, 2009
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Charger Fan said:
That's looking pretty nice, Shoot!
Those wood bins came out of a daycare center-- I don't know what company made them, but I bet you could park a VW beetle on top of them !!! They are really well made and heavy duty. Funny thing is they probably were used for small lightweight stuff....
SHOOT
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November 17, 2008
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Great lookin man cave you have started there. But think about this statement;
"Those wood bins came out of a daycare center– I don't know what company made them, but I bet you could park a VW beetle on top of them !!! They are really well made and heavy duty. Funny thing is they probably were used for small lightweight stuff…."
If they are like "MY"little one, an anvil in a sand box doesn't stand a chance!!!!
LB
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January 22, 2008
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I would like to thank Steve and all those that participated in Part 1 of the Reloading Roundtable! Below is a link to the Reloading Roundtable Part 1 - General Discussion.
January 22, 2008
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Good Morning Everyone,
Hot off the presses is the second installment of the DWF Reloading Roundtable. This edition is a general discussion about reloading. Here's some of the topics covered:
1) Please give us your “Reloading Resume”
2) Why do you reload?
3)Tell us about the cost impacts of reloading.
4) What about accuracy as opposed to commercial
ammunition?
5) Are you reloading any items you just can’t get any
other way?
6) Tell us about how you feel “shooting what you built”
as opposed to commercial.
7) What other general observations would you share about
reloading?
I would like to thank everyone who participated in this project!
November 14, 2009
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Jody,
Is the second installment complete and is this the final product? Or is this a new set of questions?
Happyness is a Hot DW and a pile of used brass!!! Rich
January 22, 2008
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Hey Mox,
The second installment is complete. If you would like to participate in Round 3 just send Steve CT a PM.
Thanks,
Jody
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March 2, 2008
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I'm happy to provide some info on where this is going:
Part 3 will focus on the basic equipment needed
Part 4 will look at the materials used (cases, bullet, powder, primers, etc.)
Part 5 will come back to more specialized equipment
Part 6 will dig in on the real specialized techniques, materials, and supplies used to get top level results
Part 7 will be contributions from our panel on their favorite loads in various calibers and types
Also- a couple of our experts have agreed to talk about reloading for shotgun, and I'm working on a couple special projects to finish us off.
Our Panel Members know a lot about this, and are very patient with my erratic publishing schedule, for which I am grateful. Ultimately, all the parts will be connected into one document available in the Archives section.
Steve
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
George Carlin
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January 24, 2009
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As a recently new reloader myself, I may be able to contribute to #3...gotta look at that tomorrow. 
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November 14, 2009
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Jody, Steve,
I had to do some soul searching before I wrote this. The first installment went out before I had a chance to finish it. I never received the the second set of questions. So do I want to participate in the third set of questions. Yah, I guess so, but I need communications. I need a deadline for when the answeres are required. Thanks for asking.
Happyness is a Hot DW and a pile of used brass!!! Rich
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May 2, 2009
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I just found these old pics, so I thought I would post them. I just realized Roundtable 2 is available for viewing (still need to get part III to Steve ...Sorry!)
The portable bench is still in my office--rolls to where I need it, and it is loaded down with equipment as you can see.
And here is a comparison of two different brand 223 cases with the same amount of powder in each--this is why it is important to sort and weight your empty cases.
SHOOT
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