Ideal loading bench height

[Russ16]

Working up a plan for a new loading bench. What would you say is the ideal height? I hate feeling hunched over but the ergonomics of a taller bench might not work.

 

[VertigoBE]

I'm actually interested as well to hear if anyone has any plans for a reloading bench, or has any insights on how they are organized. I'm planning to have one built as well.

 

[KIH]

It is important to have a look for powder before you mount the bullet. If you use a 1 station press = no problem. But if you use a turret press you must sitt above to have a look. I solve it with a bar stool and a ledlamp.

 

[Boyd Brooks]

I built my bench, so I am seated in a comfortable chair, that has no arms. I reload with a single stage press, so I am there awhile doing pistol cartridges. I don’t have any problems reloading rifle cartridges while seated.
Be as comfortable as possible and reloading can be therapeutic and fun.
Sorry I don’t have any pictures, and I’m in AZ, not home to take any.

 

[JimP]

My bench is a standard work bench that I picked up at Sears 45 or so years ago.

It doesn't matter if I am using a standard chair or a bar height chair that nothing works better than just standing up.

Perhaps one day I'll just make a chair or bench where I'm comfortable, but after just standing up for so many years I doubt that I'll change

 

[Ravensview]

I don’t have an exact height measurement that I did with mine, but I made it tall enough so that I can stand up to operate it or sit on a tall bar type stool, I think it’s around 40” high, 6’ long and 28” wide, I have Dillion 550, rockchucker, and mec shotgun press mounted on it.

 

[mdwest]

I did exactly the same thing..

I have a bar stool that I sit on while reloading.. I built the bench tall enough to make it comfortable to sit at and work while on the bar stool...

and added advantage to that is that it gave me quite a bit of space underneath the bench to build shelving to hold all of the additional tools like the sonic cleaner, case trimmer, etc.. that I don't keep on the top of the bench.. as well as all of my spare components like projectiles, primers, etc..

 

[WyoBull]

The below bench is what I plan on doing.

Masterforce® 60" x 24" Workbench

Expand your work space area with a Masterforce 60" Workbench. It features a hardwood top measuring 60"W x 24"D. The heavy-duty, 16-gauge, all-steel frame helps support a total weight capacity of 1,500 pounds. The base includes a shelf for added storage with a weight campacity of 100 lbs. This...

www.menards.com

We just moved into a new home and my old bench was too large to fit in the area I have pegged for reloading at the new house. What I like about it is that the height is adjustable from 29-40 inches. They also make them with a pegboard back and a power strip. I believe also longer than this one, which is 60 inches.
My new neighbor has one and it is solid.

 

[Russ16]

The below bench is what I plan on doing.

Masterforce® 60" x 24" Workbench

Expand your work space area with a Masterforce 60" Workbench. It features a hardwood top measuring 60"W x 24"D. The heavy-duty, 16-gauge, all-steel frame helps support a total weight capacity of 1,500 pounds. The base includes a shelf for added storage with a weight campacity of 100 lbs. This...

www.menards.com

We just moved into a new home and my old bench was too large to fit in the area I have pegged for reloading at the new house. What I like about it is that the height is adjustable from 29-40 inches. They also make them with a pegboard back and a power strip. I believe also longer than this one, which is 60 inches.
My new neighbor has one and it is solid.

That’s cool.

I have a massive slab of wood that was a mantle in the cabin my grandparents used to own. It has some sentimental value to me because my grandfather taught me a lot over the years. It isn’t nice enough to be a real piece of furniture so I’m turning into my loading bench. My grandfather would like that.

I just have to decide how high to make it.