A common concern for potential reloaders is finding adequate set-up space. Lee has a Reloading Stand that fits in almost any corner. Size: 39" tall x 26" wide x 24" deep. It is made of sturdy powder coated steel, and places any press at counter stool or standing height. The three-leg design helps to assure stability regardless of the condition of the floor while the rubber tipped legs help to ensure that the stand will not slip on the surface. The steel top can be used with the Lee Bench Plate System. This upper plate comes with pre-drilled holes to fit Lee metallic reloading presses. Presses from other manufacturers can also be used on this stand. The stand includes a steel lower shelf with two bench plate receivers for easy storage of extra presses or other reloading equipment. On each leg there are eight mounting holes allowing customization with accessories (sold separately). Below is a picture of the assembled stand only.
I mounted a Hornaday Lock-N-Load Progressive press on the stand. This press is larger and heavier than most single stange presses and did present a challenge. Below is a picture of the frame press attached to the stand. The L-N-L press is attached to a block of wood (included with the stand) and then the wood is secured to the stand.
Included with the stand are 2 metal frames that hang from the bottom shelf designed to hold a stone block adding stability to the press. I used a block of wood and place a 25 lb bag of shotgun shot on the wood. Corners of the wooden block can be seen on the bottom of the picture.
Pre-drilled holes on the stand hold additional small storage bins for bullets, shells, etc. The stand comes with one bin and additonal ones can be purchased.
Inline Fabrication sells an L.E.D. Light Kit with Skylight for the Lock-n-Load press. Obviously very helpful if the stand is set in a poorly lit part of the room. Inline also sells a Double Bullet Tray attached to a swival arm that attaches easily to the back of the Lock-n-Load press. The swival arm can be pushed back when not needed.
Below is a picture of the press with the L.E.D. Light Kit, Double Bullet Tray and a single storage bin installed.
The Light Kit is easy to install as Inline provides everything needed for proper installation including an alcohol swab to clean areas of the press prior to placement of LED strip and wire holders. The light produced is bright and more than adequate for reloading needs. The Double Bullet tray can be used for shells and/or bullets. The bins are sturdy and hold a good deal of components. There are 100 .45 cal shells in the lower bin on the right in the picture.
YouTube has several videos on the Lee stand as well as attachments available from InLine Fabrication.
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