T-track in loading bench

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  • sksshooter

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    Who is using t-track in their reloading bench? I have an apx 11' long work bench for my reloading area but i now have 4 presses and decided i only want one press on the bench at a time. I installed 2x 8ft lengths of t-track in the top of my bench and am in the process of building 11/2" thick mounts for each press however ive since read q few people complaining about ripping the track out of the bench. Before i drill holes in my mounts i wanted to hear from some folks with first hand experience. My other option is to drill holes all the way through and put t nuts in from the bottem and it would still be remvable. This would have me bolted down to 3" thick top at that point. And i can still use the t track for other things such as powder thrower, cun cradles for cleaning etc.
     

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    I decided just to move forward as i had planned. I made up several bases. They are 2 pieces of birch glued together. I stained and then mounted the press to one. I then dropped the whole unit on 4 t-bolts and used the knobs to tighten it down. My worries are now gone. This thing is rock solid. My worries about reading of others pulling the track up are gone they must have done something wrong.
     

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    Yep, router with a 3/4" strait bit. I made up a jig for my router base with an adjustable fence. I also installed 2 sections in my outfeed/assembly table. They were a bit easier because i ran the entire lenth. On the relouding counter i had to setup stops at each end. Worked out pretty well though.
     

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