Optimum Workbench Height
Quote from Reloader on May 5, 2009, 12:52 amHi Folks,
I'm getting ready to install my new XL 650 and will be using the 650 only strong mount. I will be sitting as I reload and would like to know if there is an optimum work surface height that I should be mounting the 650 on. I plan to build one so I am not locked into any existing furniture. I have purchased the roller handle and some time later in the year (Fall/Winter) will get the case loader. I will be loading only 45acp caliber to feed my Glock 21sf.
Thanks for any light that you can shed on this subject for me.
All the best,
Alan
Hi Folks,
I'm getting ready to install my new XL 650 and will be using the 650 only strong mount. I will be sitting as I reload and would like to know if there is an optimum work surface height that I should be mounting the 650 on. I plan to build one so I am not locked into any existing furniture. I have purchased the roller handle and some time later in the year (Fall/Winter) will get the case loader. I will be loading only 45acp caliber to feed my Glock 21sf.
Thanks for any light that you can shed on this subject for me.
All the best,
Alan
Quote from Reloader on May 8, 2009, 12:44 pmGET THE STRONG MOUNT!!!!!!!! Trust me on it. You will be able to have a more comfortable bench height. You may also like the Aluminium Roller Handle. The stock ball handle is a pain in the arse. The final thing I'm going to tell you to buy is the Aluminium Bullet Tray. After reloading the first 500 rounds you will wonder why you didn't buy all this in the first place.
As for the height question, totally assembale the machine. Then test out a couple differant table heights. until you find what is right for you. If you are 6 foot 3 inches, and I am 5 foot 2 inches, we will not have the same comfort zone for table height. The strong mount is a must. It will allow you to have a lower table height, so case prep, or gun smithing can all be done on the same bench. For my bench I have been using a 1920's Sideboard Dresser that weighs about 350lbs, is 6' 6" long, 24" wide, and 39" high. I chose this set-up because I like to stand while I reload. I never sit down, and if I need to I have a bar stool that is just the right height.
Just some things to think about.
GET THE STRONG MOUNT!!!!!!!! Trust me on it. You will be able to have a more comfortable bench height. You may also like the Aluminium Roller Handle. The stock ball handle is a pain in the arse. The final thing I'm going to tell you to buy is the Aluminium Bullet Tray. After reloading the first 500 rounds you will wonder why you didn't buy all this in the first place.
As for the height question, totally assembale the machine. Then test out a couple differant table heights. until you find what is right for you. If you are 6 foot 3 inches, and I am 5 foot 2 inches, we will not have the same comfort zone for table height. The strong mount is a must. It will allow you to have a lower table height, so case prep, or gun smithing can all be done on the same bench. For my bench I have been using a 1920's Sideboard Dresser that weighs about 350lbs, is 6' 6" long, 24" wide, and 39" high. I chose this set-up because I like to stand while I reload. I never sit down, and if I need to I have a bar stool that is just the right height.
Just some things to think about.