TacticalKoala Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 We have any talented wood butchers on here? I need some ideas on building a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoAtrox Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 We have any talented wood butchers on here? I need some ideas on building a new one. I just rebuilt a table last month. It isn't for reloading, but for gunsmithing. I suppose I used the same basic design as I would have for a reloading table (sans shelves and cabinet) though. 4x4's for the legs, notched to be framed at top and bottom by 2x4's ... So 1/4 of the 4x4's reach the ground and table top, but otherwise rest on or support the 2x4's. 3/4" plywood for the table top. (It isn't for reloading; so it doesn't have to be particularly smooth. Just tough enough for vises.) Screwed to the studs of the wall, the table is super sturdy. Zero wobble. If I was going to do anything to it, I'd reinforce the base and put plywood there and add a plywood backing (so nothing falls off behind the table). Then maybe some shelves. Right now I've got plenty of space in my safe for ammo. But if it gets tight in there, I would add a shelf, board up the sides, and put some doors on there with a lock. The basic table design actually came from a do-it-yourself reloading table I got as a result of a Google search I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticalKoala Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 I just rebuilt a table last month. It isn't for reloading, but for gunsmithing. I suppose I used the same basic design as I would have for a reloading table (sans shelves and cabinet) though. 4x4's for the legs, notched to be framed at top and bottom by 2x4's ... So 1/4 of the 4x4's reach the ground and table top, but otherwise rest on or support the 2x4's. 3/4" plywood for the table top. (It isn't for reloading; so it doesn't have to be particularly smooth. Just tough enough for vises.) Screwed to the studs of the wall, the table is super sturdy. Zero wobble. If I was going to do anything to it, I'd reinforce the base and put plywood there and add a plywood backing (so nothing falls off behind the table). Then maybe some shelves. Right now I've got plenty of space in my safe for ammo. But if it gets tight in there, I would add a shelf, board up the sides, and put some doors on there with a lock. The basic table design actually came from a do-it-yourself reloading table I got as a result of a Google search I did. Thanks LA, mine will be bolted to the wall. You can't have too many shelves either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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