LEE 90688 Reloading Stand User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- LEE
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LEE 90688 Reloading Stand
Product Information: Lee Reloading Stand
The Lee Reloading Stand is a reloading stand designed to provide an additional workspace for reloading operations. It features a steel base block that can be used to mount all Lee presses. The stand also comes with accessories such as a die storage rack, bin and bracket, and concrete block hangers. The stand is sized to accept up to 10 x 8 x 16-inch concrete blocks, which are not included but necessary for safe and stable operation.
Assembly Instructions:
Step 1:
Before mounting the press on the stand, a concrete block must be in place.
The minimum concrete block dimensions are 4 x 8 x 16 inches (H x W x L). This
provides the necessary ballast, lowering the center of gravity for safe and
stable operation.
Step 2:
Place two legs down on a level surface and attach the legs to the top plate
using supplied -20 carriage bolts and -20 nuts. Finger tighten -20 nuts on
carriage bolts. To remove the press, grab the press below the level of the
intermediate plate and pull it straight out. The intermediate plate is
intended only for press storage, it is not designed to be used as a platform
for reloading operations.
Step 3:
Attach intermediate plate to legs using provided -20 Phillips Pan HD and -20
nuts. Install the third leg using the remaining -20 carriage bolts. Securely
tighten all nuts and bolts.
Step 4:
Attach concrete block hangers to the intermediate plate as shown. Install
concrete block. Fasten steel Z-Brackets to the top plate using provided -20
Phillips Pan HD. Attach the bin bracket and bin on the desired leg, using the
provided -20 Phillips Pan HD and -20 nuts. Do not use the reloading stand
without the concrete block installed!
Step 5:
Secure Lee press to steel base block using three 1.5 elevator bolts, -20
washers, and -20 nuts. If you need to mount another manufacturer’s press, see
instructions on mounting to your own wood block.
Step 6:
Slide your press into the Z-brackets and tighten the four Z-bracket screws. To
remove the press, loosen the Z-bracket screws turn, and slide from the
brackets. Before each use, check that the hardware is secure. Do not use the
Reloading Stand without the concrete block installed!
Accessories ****
- Steel Base Block Order additional to mount all your Lee presses. Fasteners for the mounting press are included. # 90267
- Die, Storage Rack, Accepts all 7/8214 dies with or without quick change bushings. Includes mounting hardware. #90680
- Bin and Bracket Accessory bin and bracket. Includes mounting hardware. # 90687
- 4″ x 8″ x 16″ concrete min. block not included, but necessary for safe, stable operation. Stand is sized to accept up to 10″ x B” x 16″ block. Obtain one at. any building supply or home center.
Additional Workspace Think you need more space? Here are plans for a nice extended top that can be made from scrap laminate flooring or plywood A square hole is strategically placed on the top plate that will allow quick-change sturdy installation with a single 1/4″ bolt.
Dimensioned full-size drawings of all Lee press mountings are available at: leeprecision.com/instructions.html
Lee Reloading Stand Assembly Instructions
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Concrete Block Must Be In Place Before Mounting Press on Stand: The concrete block provides necessary ballast, lowering the center of gravity and allowing safe stable operation.
Minimum concrete block dimensions: 4″ x 8″ x x W x L) -
Basic hand tools are required for assembly, they are as follows: 7/16″ open-end wrench #2 Phillips screwdriver.
Fasteners
Components
Reloading Press Removal From Storage Shelf
To remove press, grab press below level of the intermediate plate and pull
straight out. The intermediate plate is intended only for press storage, it is
not designed to be used as a platform for reloading operations. ****
Assembly Instructions
- Step 1: Fasten steel Z-brackets to the intermediate plate using provided 1/4″-20 Phillips Pan HD. Install and tighten nuts.
- Step 2: Plaæ two legs down on a level surface and attach legs to top plate using supplied carriage bolts and 1/4″-20 nuts. Finger tighten 1/4″-20huts on carriage bolts.
- Step 3: Attach the intermediate plate to legs using provided 1/4″-20 Phillips Pan HD and nuts. Install the third leg using the remaining carriage bolts. Securely tighten all nuts and bolts.
- Step 4: Attach concrete block hangers to the intermediate plate as shown. Install concrete block. Fasten steel Z-Brackets to top plate using provided Phillips Pan HD. Attach bin bracket and bin on the desired leg, using the provided 1/4″-20 Phillips Pan HD and nuts. Do not use the reloading stand without the concrete block installed!
- Step 5: Secure Lee press to steel base block using three 1.5″ elevator bolts, washers and 1/4″-20 nuts. If you need to mount another manufacturer’s press, see instructions (RIGHT) on mounting to your own wood block.
- Step 6: Slide your press into the Z-brackets and tighten the four Z-bracket screws. To remove the press, loosen the Z-bracket screws turn, and slide from the brackets.
Before each use, check that the hardware is secure. Do not use the Reloading Stand without a concrete block installed.
Mount other brands of presses or accessories
Use 3/4″ (.690″ to .750″) plywood and the drill template on our website to cut and drill your block: leeprecision.com/cgi- data/instruct/TMPMASTER.pdf
- Step 1: Secure the wood block into Z-brackets on the top plate. Using a 1/4″ or larger drill bit, drill both alignment/ lock holes.
- Step 2: Use the press frame as a drill template, and mark holes. Loosen Z-bracket screws, and remove wood block. Drill mounting holes.n
- Step 3: Insert qty. 3, 2″ long, 1/4″-20 elevator bolts (sold at any hardware store or McMaster-Carr@).into.into) wood block, and tighten bolts until flush with wood block.
NOTE:
A more readily available 2″ long carriage bolt can also be used, the bottom of
the wood will need to be counterbored using an appropriately sized drill bit
or Forstner bit (see diagram) Note:
Insert a 1/4″ bolt or screwdriver shank into the lock/alignment hole. This
ensures the wood block is properly aligned and will not slide out during your
reloading session.