Easy Mailbox Tutorial

By Reality Daydream
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Kreg Academy Kreg Academy

Build this simple, yet chic, mailbox using our building plans!

Difficulty easy

Tools

Kreg Tools

Other Tools

Materials

Wood Products

  • 1 1X8X8 , 3/4" X 7 1/4" X 96"
  • 1 1X6X8 , 3/4" X 5 1/2" X 96"
  • 1 1X4X8 , 3/4" X 3 1/2" X 96"

Hardware & Supplies

  • 4 Rare earth magnets
  • 1 Plumbers Chain
  • 2 Eye Hooks
  • 1 Mailbox Numbers
  • 1 Titebond Outdoor Glue
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Cut List & Parts

  • 1 Top , 4 15/16 X 14 1/2 X 1/2"
  • 2 Mailbox Sides , 16 1/4 X 3 1/2 X 1/2"
  • 1 Back , 16 1/4 X 12 1/2 X 1/2"
  • 1 Front Brace , 13 1/2 X 1 3/16 X 1/2"
  • 1 Bottom , 12 1/2 X 3 X 1/2"
  • 1 Front , 13 11/16 X 13 1/2 X 1/2"
  • 1 Mail Holder Bottom , 11 1/4 X 2 3/8 X 1/2"
  • 2 Mail Holder Sides , 12 9/16 X 2 7/8 X 1/2"
  • 1 Back inner box , 11 1/4" x 12 9/16"
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Directions

  • Plane Boards

    Plane Boards to 1/2"

    Step 1

  • 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

    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.

  • Finish Cut the Back, Front, and Mail Holder Back

    Using an track saw we cut the boards to there final dimensions.

    Step 3

  • Cut Remaining Parts

    Cut the remaining parts out of the 1x4 and 1x6.

    Step 4

  • cut the 20 degree bevels on the Back, Top, and Front Brace

    we used a table saw to cut the bevels.

  • Glue the Sides, Bottom, and the Back

    Using an outdoor glue, glue the sides bottom and Back together.

    Step 6

  • Glue on the Front Brace

    Glue the Front Brace on, flush with the top edge of the sides.

  • Drill pocket holes

    Drill pocket holes in the mailbox insert sides and bottom

    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

    Step 8

  • Clamp. Glue, and Screw Mailbox Insert

    Glue the Sides to the Back and Bottom on the Mailbox Insert, screw the bottom to the sides

    Step 9

  • Cutting Trim

    we wanted to add trim to the front, you could buy this at the hardware store or make your own.

    Step 10

  • Glue and Nail Trim

    Add trim to mailbox.

    Step 11

  • Sand & Paint

    We sanded with an orbital sander, primed, and painted with an oil-based paint for maximum durability.

    Step 12

  • Install Magnets

    Drill holes for your rare earth magnets, and glue them in place.

    Step 13

  • Assemble

    Assemble mailbox!

    Step 14

  • Reveal!

    Check out the final product!

    Step 15