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What's on your Work Bench?

Slowing down a bit on the reassembly of the Scrambler. After rebuilding the steering column, got that installed along with the dash pad. Still dealing with the spaghetti mess under the dash. Trying to figure how to hang them. Looking at epoxying some zip tie bases to the underside of the cowl. 20220119_183750.jpg20220119_183816.jpg
 
I used these magnetic cable tie bases and they're strong enough to secure a decent amount...https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BFH3Z1H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Not the cheapest but I like that they're not permanent.
 
Got this from Mr. James Lupo (Jims Chop Shop) last weekend or so. And look, it is actually on my workbench. 😜 It needs a little help. But it will look good on my Jeep toys shelf in my office. Once I make the shelf too. 😂
 

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jc_chandler said:
I used these magnetic cable tie bases and they're strong enough to secure a decent amount...https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BFH3Z1H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Not the cheapest but I like that they're not permanent.
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I need to work on the rats nest behind the dash and with the top off right now, I need to get on with it. Like the looks of those mag tie holders... Gonna redo the wiring and also the 2 heater/air boxes.

One question. The left windshield bolt weld nut has been gone for years. What have others done as a fix...??? :unsure:
 
can't fit it on my workbench..... working to remove the one and only bolt that broke during chassis disassembly of the Postal yesterday.broken bolt.jpg
 
Took a break from busting my knuckles on the door reassembly and got a quick win by prepping and painting the d300. First hit it with a wire drill attachment, then degreased, then sprayed it with Ospho, then degreased again, then primer, then some industrial Rustoleum I had on hand. Also swapped the speedo gear plug with the blockoff one since I have the Speedhut speedo with GPS.

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There a couple of non-Scrambler items on my workbench currently. An app radio with backup camera for the 2011 Silverado 2500, and a Hornady progressive reloading press. 7525F4BC-A6AF-4636-BA48-441BFF8B8E49.jpeg
However, my other workbench is actually clean! A383C6C8-A0F1-4265-9FBA-4CC31B8834AB.jpegThe reason is I spent the last week rearranging my shop layout. I haven’t changed it since I initially set it up, and after a couple of years use I decided there was a better layout. I moved the Scrambler to the far bay, and moved both tool boxes over there too. This lets me use the near bay for temporary maintenance items or for things like stereo installs.

New layout-
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It’s going to be my driver and I’m selling the 1996 Silverado 1500. I love that truck but since we bought my wife a Jeep to replace the XJ, we really don’t need 2 Silverados.
 
Randyzzz said:
There a couple of non-Scrambler items on my workbench currently. An app radio with backup camera for the 2011 Silverado 2500, and a Hornady progressive reloading press. View attachment 100054
However, my other workbench is actually clean! View attachment 100055The reason is I spent the last week rearranging my shop layout. I haven’t changed it since I initially set it up, and after a couple of years use I decided there was a better layout. I moved the Scrambler to the far bay, and moved both tool boxes over there too. This lets me use the near bay for temporary maintenance items or for things like stereo installs.

New layout-
View attachment 100056There’s a reason for the stereo for the 2500-
It’s going to be my driver and I’m selling the 1996 Silverado 1500. I love that truck but since we bought my wife a Jeep to replace the XJ, we really don’t need 2 Silverados.
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I have the same reloading press, new in the box, never set it up. Come visit sometime and help me set it up.
 
John N said:
I have the same reloading press, new in the box, never set it up. Come visit sometime and help me set it up
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I haven’t set mine up yet. I’ve reloaded a lot in the past- meaning 30 years ago- but that was a single stage press and quite tedious. This new press, being a progressive, should really cut down production time. But having so many things happening simultaneously is rather intimidating. I suspect there will be a steep learning curve. I bought it primarily for .357 and .44.
 
Cool find… on my bench today… 1986 CJ7 window sticker… wish it matched my 1986… used an inflation calculator on line based on the $11k price this same Jeep would cost $28k… I would do that in a heartbeat…

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Randyzzz said:
I haven’t set mine up yet. I’ve reloaded a lot in the past- meaning 30 years ago- but that was a single stage press and quite tedious. This new press, being a progressive, should really cut down production time. But having so many things happening simultaneously is rather intimidating. I suspect there will be a steep learning curve. I bought it primarily for .357 and .44.
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When it's too cold to work in my shop out back (takes a couple of hours to heat up with the crappy heater I have), I instead go to my bench and resize brass in the winter.

Local prison used to shoot 38 special and 223 and leave their brass. I picked up about 4-5 cans full (50 cal ammo cans) of Remington green box 38 special brass, and probably twice that of Remington green box 223 brass.

I've almost gotten all the way through resizing the 38 special brass in the last couple of months, working an hour or two at a time. The whole time I've been thinking "I need a progressive press if I'm going to load all this brass!"

The Rockchucker gets it done, but it's slow!
 
wm69 said:
When it's too cold to work in my shop out back (takes a couple of hours to heat up with the crappy heater I have), I instead go to my bench and resize brass in the winter.

Local prison used to shoot 38 special and 223 and leave their brass. I picked up about 4-5 cans full (50 cal ammo cans) of Remington green box 38 special brass, and probably twice that of Remington green box 223 brass.

I've almost gotten all the way through resizing the 38 special brass in the last couple of months, working an hour or two at a time. The whole time I've been thinking "I need a progressive press if I'm going to load all this brass!"

The Rockchucker gets it done, but it's slow!
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We’re going to need a reloading section soon.😃
 
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