Lee Reloading Stand - worth it or not?

[awp_101]

For the space challenged, is the Lee Reloading Stand (https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1012829921?pid=324379) worth picking up? It will be used with a Lee Classic Turret press and maybe a Forester Co-Ax if I can work out a way to mount it with an extra bench plate.

Thanks!

[GyroF-16]

For the space challenged, is the Lee Reloading Stand (https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1012829921?pid=324379) worth picking up? It will be used with a Lee Classic Turret press and maybe a Forester Co-Ax if I can work out a way to mount it with an extra bench plate.

Thanks!

I’ve had one for several years, and like it very much. It made more sense than bolting the press onto the counter in the basement bar.
With a cinder block slung below, it’s pretty stable. Even more so when I store my extra projectiles on the shelf below the Classic Turret Press. At this point, I can’t think of a better option.
Highly recommended.

[Ben34]

You will never regret picking up a Lee Reloading Stand .

[awp_101]

Thanks, ordered one this morning!

[willie]

I readily see how the Lee stand can be useful, but it seems to me that those without a dedicated bench would find it most useful.

[Trooper224]

I've been tempted to pick one of these up, so thanks for the feedback. I have a bench, but for me it would save space.

[willie]

Harbor Freight sells various stands like for vices and grinders. If you visit these stores, you might look. But, the Lee stand is made for this purpose.

[awp_101]

Harbor Freight sells various stands like for vices and grinders. If you visit these stores, you might look. But, the Lee stand is made for this purpose.

I started to go down that road but when I figured in having to “make stuff work” it just wasn’t worth the effort to me.

[45dotACP]

I started to go down that road but when I figured in having to “make stuff work” it just wasn’t worth the effort to me.Would be interested to know more about how well the stand works for you!

Planning on simplifying and reducing space in my apartment and getting rid of a desk, so the lee stand always kinda stares at me as an option for the ol turret press.

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[mikld]

My only concern with using a Lee stand for a bench press is stability. Notice most pics of the Lee stand have a cinder block hung from the bottom shelf for added weight/stability. I used a HF drill press stand for a while and with it's larger footprint it was fairly stable, but I added about 80-100 lbs of lead ingots to the bottom shelf. One of the best "portable/small reloading stands" I tried was a B&D Workmate. I mounted a press on a scrap piece of 3/4" countertop and screwed a 2x4 on the underside. I clamped the 2x4 in the Workmate and sat in front of the press, pretty stable and I was able to store the Workmate under my bed and the press/countertop in a closet...

[DMF13]

Harbor Freight sells various stands like for vices and grinders. If you visit these stores, you might look. But, the Lee stand is made for this purpose.Months ago, I saw a video on YT where a guy had a Dillon Square Deal B mounted to one of these:
https://www.harborfreight.com/adjustable-height-heavy-duty-workstation-46725.html

It actually seemed very stable. I don't remember if he had a bunch of weight at the bottom, but I'm guessing that would be necessary to keep it from wobbling.

[ReloaderNoob]

Months ago, I saw a video on YT where a guy had a Dillon Square Deal B mounted to one of these:
https://www.harborfreight.com/adjustable-height-heavy-duty-workstation-46725.html

It actually seemed very stable. I don't remember if he had a bunch of weight at the bottom, but I'm guessing that would be necessary to keep it from wobbling.

I have one of those with 4 presses mounted to it. Very stable, plenty of room, wish they still made them. I bought the Lee stand a couple days ago when Midway had them on sale for $117 shipped free, but even with 2 concrete blocks as weight, it still tends to tip when having to pull a little harder on the press handle. Probably should have bought another Inline Fab mount instead.

[awp_101]

On clearance now (https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1012829921?pid=324379&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Service&utm_campaign=products-on-sale&utm_content=product-description-link) at Midway for $111 and change.

I still haven't even unboxed mine yet...:rolleyes:

[GyroF-16]

On clearance now (https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1012829921?pid=324379&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Service&utm_campaign=products-on-sale&utm_content=product-description-link) at Midway for $111 and change.

I still haven't even unboxed mine yet...:rolleyes:

Wow- that’s a great deal. I don’t even remember what I paid for mine, but it was certainly more than that.