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Question re. .45 Colt ammo

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Re: Question re. .45 Colt ammo

Post by Mags » Sat Jun 13, 2026 11:56 pm

Ted124 wrote:
Thu Jun 11, 2026 12:46 pm
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I need a work bench, started looking already. Will have to take some measurements.
I use a wood topped locking wheeled tool box. Drawers used for reload supplies. The press, case trimmer and powder measure are bolted down to the wood top. The locked wheels keep it from moving around.
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Re: Question re. .45 Colt ammo

Post by DsGrouse » Sun Jun 14, 2026 5:21 am

I use a cheap butcher block top with paste wax, backed by two pieces of 3/4 ply.

I aim for about 3" thickness. Many make do with far less, qnd for reloading 3" is overkill.

I swage, and that is a lot more pressure, i also do alot of other projects where having the extra mass and ridigity of a 3" thick top is nice.

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Re: Question re. .45 Colt ammo

Post by Ted124 » Sun Jun 14, 2026 2:11 pm

I got it in the house now.

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That reclaimed wood turned out better after the tung oil finish cured for 24 hours.
I use a pair of inexpensive saw horses. It should do the trick. If it is not stable enough, I'll re-think the situation.
I have a set up similar to this at my outdoor work area, that's where I photograph and work on small projects.

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