I've watched your videos for years now. You've been a great help for me when I was first learning how to reload, cast my own bullets, as well as getting me pointed in the right direction on powder coating. I recently order a B&D workbench wb125. Because my wife and I will be RVing soon, and I wanted to keep my reloading as portable as I can. I load almost exclusively for 38 and 357. Thanks again for the video.
I have the same one and have had it for year`s and you have shown how the top can be expanded. The video and narration made it clear how i can expand mine. Thank you for sharing.
FC the Workmate also gets used in my home to help with scope mounting. Open the jaws and you find bevels cut into them for holding round things. So I clamp my barrel in there and level the rifle perfectly. Then drop the scope into the rings and level it to match. Got the idea while I was re-gripping some golf clubs in those bevels. Uses are endless for Workmates, thanks for yours.
I made a similar modification to my Work Mate back in 1979. I used it then to reload 44mag in my small living room for my Ruger Super Blackhawk. My 1st handgun.
Good thinking. Big table in the shop is two 3/4 inch playwood sheets screwed and glued together, with some stringers made of the same home lamination 2x 3/4 inch plywood, with 4x4 pine legs. It isn't as portable as your rig, but I never worry about throwing anything on top of it. Same thing with my reloading bench. I liked the idea of the table we built in the shop so much, I made my reloading bench the same way, two 3/4 inch plywood sheets for a top, and similar home laminated boards for stringers and skirt. Someone asked how much my bench gives when I resize rifle cases, and you can tell them "none".
Hello to the kingduckford..!! Sounds like some real nice benches you have there - and we all like those max stability benches...Have a great day, Steve
I just got the simpler 225 version. Doesn’t have the center section. Building a portable reloading table out of it. The ability to fold it out of the way is awesome.
Still using my original B&D Workmate bench from the 70's as my loading bench as well. Made a similar top as shown in this video (though smaller) and have all the bench tools bolted to 12" sq. white oak 1" thick planks. C clamps are used to mount to prrsses, sizer/luber, and such. All are easily moved to suit the needs of them when used.
An Angry Ranger twice in my life I've mounted a small top in my Workmate and set up my wood chop saw on top. Then spent a waste of time twice looking for my damn Workmate all over the place! I'm only sharing because it's mostly other men here lol.
Happy New Year, GunFun ZS..!! And did you notice how joyful, that guy found casting to be..?? It's really a cool activity, and very productive. Thanks for the comment Zack.., Steve
@@FortuneCookie45LC oh he hasn't actually started the process yet. He's ordering stuff. He's on the opposite end of the continent from me, and I was telling him stop overthinking things and just get started. And I named a couple channels that he should check out and when he went to look them up there you were and I was like how did I forget Steve. he wanted to know about toilet bowl rings and I told him don't worry about that part and just get straight to one of his casting for beginners and do it that way.
i have 4one i got in the 80s and 3 of the cast alu frame heavy duty ones from auctions on the top was delamanted from neglect so i used plate alu to replace it now it my fire bench for casting ,welding type things .
NJ - The older Workmates with the metal parts is highly regarded by Workmate owners. I am continually enjoying my 425, plastic blocks and all...Best to ya, Steve
Steve 9616 - Thanks, Steve..!! Plus I really think the LC vs C crowd should just accept the fact that everyone knows what we're taking about if either one is used - we don't need to look for things that separate us from ourselves... Best to ya, Steve
Cookie for the 8 inch pieces that the workbench clamps too, is there any concerns that the top comes off when you apply some force near the edge? Do you need to clamp the top to the workbench? I'm using a Dillon super swager the needs mount near the edge and requires some down force.
But you're not done yet! If you look at the base, you might notice that a rectangle of 3/4 ply will fit perfectly to make a shelf. You can cut through the shelf for a place for a hand circular saw or jigsaw, put a box there, or put your handplanes there, or just make a shelf with hardware cloth that will let sawdust fall through. For more stability, I clamp and extension beam (2x4 or 2x6) in the jaws and screw on a leg on the end of the beam.
Nice video but pointless. Show me how to use such a portable workbench device That would make sense. It can be super like this if you don’t know what it’s all about standing in the corner of the garage.
I've watched your videos for years now. You've been a great help for me when I was first learning how to reload, cast my own bullets, as well as getting me pointed in the right direction on powder coating. I recently order a B&D workbench wb125. Because my wife and I will be RVing soon, and I wanted to keep my reloading as portable as I can. I load almost exclusively for 38 and 357. Thanks again for the video.
I have the same one and have had it for year`s and you have shown how the top can be expanded. The video and narration made it clear how i can expand mine. Thank you for sharing.
I have my Dad's much older work bench and will use your ideas and put that work bench to better use. Thanks for sharing.
I was introduced to reloading in the 80's through mounting a small single-stage press on a B&D Workmate. Good memories.
AR - It is amazing that oftentimes, we come full circle. And the Workmate will be waiting for us... Best to ya, Steve
FC the Workmate also gets used in my home to help with scope mounting. Open the jaws and you find bevels cut into them for holding round things. So I clamp my barrel in there and level the rifle perfectly. Then drop the scope into the rings and level it to match. Got the idea while I was re-gripping some golf clubs in those bevels. Uses are endless for Workmates, thanks for yours.
14goldmedals - That's really cool..!! You should do a video on this as I haven't seen any of the like... Best to ya, Steve
I made a similar modification to my Work Mate back in 1979. I used it then to reload 44mag in my small living room for my Ruger Super Blackhawk. My 1st handgun.
WA JR - Interesting, the Super Blackhawk was my 2nd handgun, the Colt Series 70 1911 was my first. Have a great day, Steve
Good thinking. Big table in the shop is two 3/4 inch playwood sheets screwed and glued together, with some stringers made of the same home lamination 2x 3/4 inch plywood, with 4x4 pine legs. It isn't as portable as your rig, but I never worry about throwing anything on top of it.
Same thing with my reloading bench. I liked the idea of the table we built in the shop so much, I made my reloading bench the same way, two 3/4 inch plywood sheets for a top, and similar home laminated boards for stringers and skirt. Someone asked how much my bench gives when I resize rifle cases, and you can tell them "none".
Hello to the kingduckford..!! Sounds like some real nice benches you have there - and we all like those max stability benches...Have a great day, Steve
I just got the simpler 225 version. Doesn’t have the center section. Building a portable reloading table out of it. The ability to fold it out of the way is awesome.
I have the harbor freight copy,it has been my reloading bench for last 11 years...
I pray that 2021 is a good year for you and your family....
Still using my original B&D Workmate bench from the 70's as my loading bench as well. Made a similar top as shown in this video (though smaller) and have all the bench tools bolted to 12" sq. white oak 1" thick planks. C clamps are used to mount to prrsses, sizer/luber, and such. All are easily moved to suit the needs of them when used.
An Angry Ranger twice in my life I've mounted a small top in my Workmate and set up my wood chop saw on top. Then spent a waste of time twice looking for my damn Workmate all over the place! I'm only sharing because it's mostly other men here lol.
Hello to ya, Rob..!! And good reloadin' to ya, Steve
@@FortuneCookie45LC a LEE 'bench plate'(I think they call it that)is the BEST addition to a workmate with a bigger plywood top..
Very cool! I just bought one of these workbenches last week and your idea is great.
I really enjoyed your video It was a very smart and creative solution to your problem thanks for sharing,all the best to you and yours
Introduced a guy to casting last week. Almost the first thing he found was you.
Happy New Year, GunFun ZS..!! And did you notice how joyful, that guy found casting to be..?? It's really a cool activity, and very productive. Thanks for the comment Zack.., Steve
@@FortuneCookie45LC oh he hasn't actually started the process yet. He's ordering stuff. He's on the opposite end of the continent from me, and I was telling him stop overthinking things and just get started. And I named a couple channels that he should check out and when he went to look them up there you were and I was like how did I forget Steve. he wanted to know about toilet bowl rings and I told him don't worry about that part and just get straight to one of his casting for beginners and do it that way.
i have 4one i got in the 80s and 3 of the cast alu frame heavy duty ones from auctions on the top was delamanted from neglect so i used plate alu to replace it now it my fire bench for casting ,welding type things .
I also modded the the top of mine for my lead casting pot. No wedding rings tho, two strikes, im done. 👍😎
NJ - The older Workmates with the metal parts is highly regarded by Workmate owners. I am continually enjoying my 425, plastic blocks and all...Best to ya, Steve
Hey Steve thanks for the video. Is there any chance you can provide measurements and positioning of the 4 x plywood boards? Many thanks
Howdy! Have you published dimensions on each layer? I just got one of these and I like your addition!
Clever idea. Well done Sir!☺
MW - And you have a very fine day...thanks for posting...Steve
Who remembers the great old TV commercials for the Workmate? "You can even plane a door on it..." I was a young teen back then.
14goldmedals - I remember those...and those commercials would do well today... Have a great day, Steve
Good idea, Mr. Cookie. I like your videos and am also a big fan of the .45 LC (yeah, I said LC because I also load Schofields :) )
Steve 9616 - Thanks, Steve..!! Plus I really think the LC vs C crowd should just accept the fact that everyone knows what we're taking about if either one is used - we don't need to look for things that separate us from ourselves... Best to ya, Steve
That is slick as a whistle!!
Great idea thanks for making the videos
I think I need this :-))
Cookie for the 8 inch pieces that the workbench clamps too, is there any concerns that the top comes off when you apply some force near the edge? Do you need to clamp the top to the workbench? I'm using a Dillon super swager the needs mount near the edge and requires some down force.
I have one my dad bought in 1987. It's had a rough life.
GunFun ZS - It's amazing how many of those Workmate variants are out there...and each one has a story to tell... Best to ya, Steve
But you're not done yet! If you look at the base, you might notice that a rectangle of 3/4 ply will fit perfectly to make a shelf. You can cut through the shelf for a place for a hand circular saw or jigsaw, put a box there, or put your handplanes there, or just make a shelf with hardware cloth that will let sawdust fall through. For more stability, I clamp and extension beam (2x4 or 2x6) in the jaws and screw on a leg on the end of the beam.
Great idea, thanks.
Nice job
Excellent!
Seems there was more pieces, can’t you post measurements?
I would like to see it with a router installed under it
Thanks
👍👏
yup
Nice video but pointless. Show me how to use such a portable workbench device
That would make sense.
It can be super like this if you don’t know what it’s all about standing in the corner of the garage.