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LEE 90251 BENCH PLATE
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SKU: 90251-734307902513
Overview
Designed for reloading benches where flexibility matters, this bench plate lets you remove a press quickly without unbolting it from the work surface. It includes a steel base block for current Lee metallic presses, along with the necessary elevator bolt hardware for installation. The thick, powder-coated steel plate is made to mount securely to a bench or tabletop and helps spread load across the surface for added rigidity. For users working with other press brands, a fit guide is available to check compatibility before setup.
Why Hunters Choose the Lee Precision
Allows Quick
Press removal without unbolting from
Includes Steel
Base block for all current
Special Elevator
Bolt hardware is included for
Powder-coated Thick
Steel mounts securely to benches
Wide Steel
Plate helps distribute load and
Key Features
- Allows quick press removal without unbolting from the bench
- Includes one steel base block for all current Lee metallic presses
- Special elevator bolt hardware is included
- Powder-coated thick steel mounts securely to a bench or tabletop
- Wide steel plate helps distribute load and add rigidity to the bench top
Best Used For
- Reloaders who want quick press removal without unbolting from the bench
- Users setting up a dedicated reloading station on a bench or tabletop
- Lee metallic press owners needing a compatible mounting base block
- Handloaders working with lighter bench tops that benefit from added rigidity
- Reloading setups that may need occasional press changes or repositioning
Specifications
| Blade Finish | Powder coated |
|---|---|
| Compatible Presses | All current Lee metallic presses |
| Drill Template | Included for cutting and drilling block |
| Fit Guide | Available for other brands of reloading presses |
| Hardware Included | Special elevator bolt hardware |
| Included Base Block | 1 steel base block |
| Load Distribution | Wide steel plate distributes load |
| Material | Thick steel |
| Mounting Surface | Any bench or tabletop |
| Plywood Thickness | 3/4 (.690 to .750 ) plywood |
| Quick Press Removal | Allows for quick press removal without unbolting from bench |
| Rigidity | Adds rigidity to the lightest bench top |
Pros
- Allows quick press removal without unbolting from the bench
- Includes a steel base block for all current Lee metallic presses
- Special elevator bolt hardware is included for installation
- Powder-coated thick steel mounts securely to benches or tabletops
- Wide steel plate helps distribute load and add bench rigidity
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed around current Lee metallic presses, so compatibility with other press brands is not guaranteed without checking the fit guide.
- Installation requires a suitable bench or tabletop and the supplied drill template; it is not a no-tools mounting solution.
- The product is intended for use with 3/4 (.690 to .750) plywood, which may limit setup options on thinner or nonstandard surfaces.
- It adds rigidity and quick removal convenience, but it is still a bench-mounted accessory that depends on the strength of the underlying work surface.
Suggested Comparisons
- Reloading press mounting systems
- Reloading bench accessories
- Bench plates and base blocks
- Reloading bench hardware
Suggested Accessories
- Reloading press
- Bench mounting hardware
- Plywood bench top
- Drill template
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lee 90251 Bench Plate used for?
It provides a quick-removal mounting setup for a Lee metallic press, allowing the press to be removed without unbolting it from the bench.
Does this bench plate fit all Lee presses?
The description says it includes one steel base block that fits all current Lee metallic presses.
What comes included with the bench plate?
The package includes one steel base block and special elevator bolt hardware.
Can it be mounted to a bench or tabletop?
Yes. The description says the thick steel mount is designed to attach securely to any bench or tabletop.
What should I use for installation?
Lee recommends using 3/4 plywood (.690 to .750) and the drill template to cut and drill the block.