Easy Mailbox Tutorial
Build this simple, yet chic, mailbox using our building plans!
Directions
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Plane Boards
Plane Boards to 1/2"
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Rough Cut the Back, Front, and Mail Holder Back
Cut the 1X8 down to their rough dimensions (2 @ 17 1/4, 14 11/16, 13 9/16. Then glue and clamp them together
Tip: Easily remove glue
After 20 minutes the glue should be strong enough to hold. Take the pieces out of the clamps and scrape off the glue.
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Finish Cut the Back, Front, and Mail Holder Back
Using an track saw we cut the boards to there final dimensions.
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Cut Remaining Parts
Cut the remaining parts out of the 1x4 and 1x6.
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cut the 20 degree bevels on the Back, Top, and Front Brace
we used a table saw to cut the bevels.
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Glue the Sides, Bottom, and the Back
Using an outdoor glue, glue the sides bottom and Back together.
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Glue on the Front Brace
Glue the Front Brace on, flush with the top edge of the sides.
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Drill pocket holes
Drill pocket holes in the mailbox insert sides and bottom
Tip: pocket holes
Pocket holes on the Bottom will be used to attach the Sides and pocket holes on the Sides will be to attach the Mailbox Insert to the Front
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Clamp. Glue, and Screw Mailbox Insert
Glue the Sides to the Back and Bottom on the Mailbox Insert, screw the bottom to the sides
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Cutting Trim
we wanted to add trim to the front, you could buy this at the hardware store or make your own.
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Glue and Nail Trim
Add trim to mailbox.
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Sand & Paint
We sanded with an orbital sander, primed, and painted with an oil-based paint for maximum durability.
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Install Magnets
Drill holes for your rare earth magnets, and glue them in place.
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Assemble
Assemble mailbox!
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Reveal!
Check out the final product!