Layout and cut the joinery.
Making a 4x4 mailbox post. They have a specific height for the box from the curb to the underside. Start be reviewing the guidelines from the us postal service. Fit a 2 4 brace to the mailbox post in order to enhance the rigidity of the structure. You can buy these mailboxes online for around 250 or build this one yourself for less than 50.
These many pictures of 4 4 mailbox post plans list may become your inspiration and informational purpose. This would look great with a wooden mailbox and you can paint it or leave it a nice wood finish. This design includes a diagonal support which may not be necessary due to the half lap joint design which is very strong. Add glue to the joints and make sure the corners are perfectly square before inserting the screws.
Making your own is cheaper than buying pre fabricated ones at home improvement stores. Drill pilot holes and assemble with 3 deck screws. Assemble all the parts components. Cut both ends at 45 degrees and lock them to the structure using 2 1 2 screws.
You don t need many materials or tools to complete this project just some lumber and a hand or power saw. The images that existed in 4 4 mailbox post plans are consisting of best images and high character pictures. Fitting the post finial. Cut a 4 4 to 1 4 long cut 45 degree angle cuts on both end in opposite directions c.
You can choose to make a 3d model for this simple project but for me i just drew it on graph paper get your. Get also crafty with the recycled wood and make fabulous house shaped mailboxes that everyone will just look at twice. Typical mailboxes are 42 off the ground and are set a minimum of 1 into the ground. Draw out your plans.
Cut all your major components. Step up your curb appeal with a new mailbox post. Make also the white painted wooden posts for the mailboxes and add black mailboxes to them for getting a cool black and white mailbox right in your lawn get inspired of the given sample that is really looking lovely and great. It is a lovely mailbox post that you just add your own mailbox to when you re finished.