On Sat, 30 Oct 2004 20:34:34 -0400, "orangetrader"
wrote:

Yep it is intended for wall mount. But the larger model to it's left can be
both wall and post mount, so I decided to make it post mount.

I think I could put in a taller post and mount it like a wall mount and yes
there are 2 predrilled holes in the back. However I think a post underneath
looks better so I will see if I can make it work. It is a heavy and tall
one, so it will be tricky. Looking for ideas.

Build a 1x frame for it...mount the box to the frame...then mount the
frame to the 4x...at the height that you want.

The frame should be in the form of a tee. The long, vertical part of
the T will mount to the 4x. Make the vertical part about 4 inches or
so taller than the box...so that you can attach the top part of the T
to the 4x. In the same way, make the bottom of the vertical about 4
inches longer than the box...so that you can attach it at the bottom
to the 4x.

The perpendicular part that comes off the vertical part of the T is
where the box will sit. Attach it from the back part of the
tee...with some wood screws and some exterior wood glue. You might
even want to dado it. And you might even want to attach a decorative
wood or metal shelf bracket under that shelf piece.

Recapping...build the shelf/tee for the mailbox first..mount the
mailbox to the shelf/tee...then mount that shelf to the 4x.

Hope at least SOME of that made sense. lol


Have a nice one...

Trent

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