1 scrap piece of treated 1 6 the length of the mailbox.
Making a mailbox post. This design includes a diagonal support which may not be necessary due to the half lap joint design which is very strong. Cut a 4 4 to 6 8 long a. Wood glue rated for. Mix a bag of ready mix concrete with water in a wheelbarrow or bucket following the package directions.
But here s how to build a mailbox post that s sturdy and attractive. You can check out the complete details of the idea here to own it for this 14th feb jenwoodhouse. Keep the color a classic red to retain the vintage appeal. Exterior screws to secure the mailbox to the shelf.
Make a notch to the 4 4 as shown on illustration above. For this project you will need 1 8ft 4x4 material of your choice for my post i chose cedar but you can commonly find treated pine 4x4 material at any big home center store. 1 4 4 post at 8 plus a scrap piece at 14. Hold the post upright for 10 to 15 minutes until the concrete hardens enough to support the post without your assistance.
In most of the cases a building permit is required so make sure you go to the town hall and ask information about the legal requirements you have to comply with. 2 1 2 weather resistant pocket hole screws blue kote. Yes these mini mailboxes have been made with the foam boards and decorated with the red fabric ribbon and flowers so that you can make it a lovely part of your valentine day decor and table setting. A mailbox post is a pretty simple structure you just need a vertical post to go in the ground and a horizontal piece to support the mailbox.
Shovel or pour the concrete into the hole around the mailbox post. How to build a mailbox post today s homeowner. You can buy these mailboxes online for around 250 or build this one yourself for less than 50. A simple mailbox post will not only enhance the look of your property but also make for a nice mailbox support.
Using an old water pump as a post for a mailbox will flood your yard with country charm. It is a lovely mailbox post that you just add your own mailbox to when you re finished. 1 treated post finial or cap. Use a shovel to stir the mixture.
Another goal was to make the new mailbox match our newly painted front door. This would look great with a wooden mailbox and you can paint it or leave it a nice wood finish.