Inspect Damaged Mailbox Post

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Quick little repair on a post base spike saved myself $40 #diy #tools #welding #reels #fix

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What happens here

The video begins with the creator presenting a broken mailbox post. He explains that the post for his mailbox broke and states his intention to fix it. He points out the rusted and damaged area where the post has failed, indicating the parts that need to be cut off and cleaned before adding a 1/4 inch plate for reinforcement and re-welding.

Goal: Assess the damage to the mailbox post and plan the repair strategy.

Tools and materials

Mailbox Post — The existing damaged mailbox post that needs repair

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The post for my mailbox broke. Let's fix it. I'm going to go ahead and cut all this stuff off right here, get it all ground up, get all the rust cleaned off, get all this paint cleaned off here so I can get ready to weld, and then we'll probably take a 1/4-in plate, weld it on the bottom, give it a lot of stiffness, and then re-weld all this. Let's get after it.

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