Attach Mailbox Support and Mailbox
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He CRUSHED my mailbox...so I built this!
What happens here
Attach the two varnished cedar boards to the top of the main post, positioning them to create a stable, flat surface for the mailbox. Use a cordless drill and heavy-duty deck screws for this. Then, place the new mailbox on top of these boards. Use the drill and additional screws to secure the mailbox to the boards. Due to the mailbox's design, a slight trimming of the front edge of the boards with a chainsaw might be necessary to allow the mailbox door to open and close freely.
Goal: Securely mount the new mailbox to the post
Tools and materials
- Chainsaw Stihl — Trimming the front of the boards if needed for mailbox door clearance
- Cordless Drill DeWalt — Driving screws to attach the boards and mailbox
- Heavy-Duty Deck Screws — Securing boards to the post and the mailbox to the boards
- New Jumbo Mailbox — The mailbox to be installed
- Safety Glasses — Eye protection when operating power tools
- Varnished Cedar Boards N/A — Creating the base for the mailbox