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How to replace my bricked in letter box?

Hi, I need to replace my letter box I got home from work today and found the front of my letter box had been ripped off the measurements are roughly W 260mm x H 165mm x L 355mm just need some advice if there is a product that can fit in the hole.

Regards Rhys

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Dave-1

Good Evening @rhys1

Ugh 😕 Feel your pain. I was trying to figure a way around or see if you can possibly buy a new front panel. I didnt find anything that I felt suited. Until I came across this Bunnings thread from 2022 🙂 By @faisal-s

On How to fix or replace back cover for letterbox?

Now I know this is the rear door of a letterbox but it may help you as a starting point.

Will tag a couple of other members including @Noyade who may remember the thread? 🙂 Plus @Nailbag and @JoeAzza

Dave

EricL

Hello @rhys1

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about your letter box.

There are a number of letter box fronts that might work with the space of your brick letter box. The Sandleford 203 - 500mm Brick In Letterbox Sleeve is the default body of most of the Sandleford brick in letter box sets. The fronts although bigger in the front are actually clipped to the letterbox sleeve. A good example is the Sandleford Black Chalice Brick Insert Letterbox. But please remember to double check the measurements just to make sure it fits.

Here is a handy step-by-step guide: How to install a Brick In Letterbox.

This guide will give you a better idea of how the Sandleford sets might fit into the space that you have. My only other suggestion is to make your own front out of timber, I propose using Merbau as it is robust enough to survive harsh weather.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

Noyade

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/49900#Comment_49900

G'day @rhys1

To my eyes it looks like the front was 'pressed' into the mortar - hence easy for the vandal/s to remove?

My thought was welded steel plate leaving an opening for letters and small parcels. A lot of openings these days are too small for the modern World (eBay/Amazon).

And make it large so that the anchoring points are well away from the opening and covering the damaged mortar. Silicone at the top and paint.

Just a post coffee thought. Either way, I hope you get it sorted.

Cheers.

Nailbag

Hi @rhys1

I was hoping @Noyade would respond as he is the expert in allotters custom metal fabrication/repairs!

Nailbag

rhys1

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/87045#Comment_87045

I have no experience with a welder lol. But it looks like a good idea

Noyade

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/108986#Comment_108986

Morning @rhys1

I'm more than happy to put something together and 'post' it to you - no cost.

We just need some accurate dimensions. Let me know if you're interested. 😁

Cheers.

Graeme.

rhys1

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/121807#Comment_121807

That sounds great thank you, I will send you some pictures of the measurements and then you can do what you need to do. I will include my address with the pictures hopefully the postie can find the place to deliver it as I don't have a post box lol will update later after work. Thanks again.

rhys1

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/121807#Comment_121807

1. The width of the post is 480mm

2. The height from the top of the letter box hole to the bottom of the letter box hole is 165mm

3. The inside brick to brick is 260mm

4. From the bottom of the letter box hole down is 110mm (not sure if you need that measurement but I've added it)

Hope that helps.

If you need any more info let me know thx again.

JacobZ

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/129912#Comment_129912

Hi @rhys1,

Allow me to tag @Noyade so he is notified of the added details.

I have removed your address from your post and sent it to Noyade privately.

If you'd like to share private details, I would suggest doing it via private message moving forward.

Jacob

rhys1

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/135017#Comment_135017

Not sure how to start a private message still very new here

JacobZ

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/138392#Comment_138392

Hi @rhys1,

Have a look at the Help section of Workshop for some guidance.

Here are the relevant steps.

To send a private message:

Sign in to the community.
Click on your username on the top navigation bar and select Private Messages.
Click New Message.
Enter the recipient's name in the Send to area.
Enter the subject for the message in the Message Subject area.
Type the note in the Message Body editor.
Click Send Message.
You can look for the messages you've sent in the Sent tab of the private messenger.

Let me know if you run into any issues.

Jacob

JoeAzza

Hi @rhys1 , it’s good to see that @Noyade is helping you.

i found this in the Bunnings website that might also help.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/sandleford-160-x-235mm-aluminium-brick-in-letterbox-set_p2940313

Noyade

Afternoon @rhys1

@JoeAzza has provided a link to a letterbox front which I did see earlier today whilst googling - it's 235 mm wide. If your 260 mm dimension is accurate - then too small?

Below is the 'solution' I have. Don't be put off by the steel appearance - I can grind and burnish it after welding.

The big question is - how big a letter opening do you want? Below is 30 mm and I'm assuming the letter opening needs to be located high on the plate.

The other question is - do you want to drill the anchor holes? I'm not sure by your photo where the brick 'meat' is and the mortar is.

Let me know what you think.

Cheers.

Ned Kelly would be proud...

rhys1

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/49954#Comment_49954

I measured 260mm inside the cavity from brick to brick to the other side not sure how thick the bricks are, I will probably have to drill the anchor holes myself and try to work out how much meat is on eather side. 30mm looks good.

Thanks again.

Regards Rhys

Noyade

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/87081#Comment_87081

OK - thanks @rhys1

I'll probably weld this up on Sunday - and I'll show you how it looks.

The plate is 5 mm thick.

Please feel free to say yes or no to the finished product.

I'll post photos here.

@JacobZ has kindly provided your address by the personal message route.

Cheers!

rhys1

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/87081#Comment_87081

ive tried to follow the instructions to send a private message but I don't have the option to click on to private message? As you can see in the picture

JacobZ

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/109009#Comment_109009

Hi @rhys1,

Apologies for that; private messaging is limited for new users to prevent spam.

I had assumed that due to your contributions to the community, it would have been activated on your profile.

I have now added this functionality to your account.

Jacob

Noyade

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/121825#Comment_121825

Progress.

I added an inward 'lip' - which now gives your postman around 50 mm thickness in mail that can be inserted.

Pretty much done.

I was just gonna spray paint it white, but you may have other ideas?

Your's if you still want it - just let me know.

Couldn't stop myself - @rhys1 - I went with white...

rhys1

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/129924#Comment_129924

Wow Looks great 👍 thx again, the wife's likes it.

Noyade

OK - done deal @rhys1 .

I'll probably get to the Post Office on Tuesday or Wednesday.

I have your address via Jacob.

The opening is 230 mm - which should easily fit within the 260 mm figure you gave me.

You still have some serious drilling and anchoring ahead of you. This thing is solid 5 mm thick steel and weighs 3 kg.

If it doesn't work out - use it as a door stop. 😁

Cheers.

Noyade

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/50013#Comment_50013

I managed to 'mail' this off yesterday @rhys1

Cheers!

rhys1

got my letter box from Noyade, fix perfect now it's time to dill the holes and install it some time on the weekend here's the handy work from Noyade thx mate

EricL

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/50138#Comment_50138

Hello @rhys1

That looks fantastic, @Noyade really did outstanding work on that letterbox cover.

Please keep us updated with your progress, we look forward to seeing the letterbox cover fixed in place.

Eric

Dave-1

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/50138#Comment_50138

Morning @rhys1

Man that looks good and Nice work @Noyade 🙂 I am impressed with your work and generosity! 🙂

Dave

rhys1

hi everyone just finished installing the letter box looking good, Dyno bolts, heavy duty liquid nails and a lick of anti rust paint so hopefully those mongrels cannot rip it off this time.

EricL

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/50269#Comment_50269

Hello @rhys1

Thank you so much for sharing that update, that letterbox front looks good and strong.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

Dave-1

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/87238#Comment_87238

Morning @rhys1

One solid looking letterbox 🙂

Tick that off the list of "needs to be sorted"

Dave

JoeAzza

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/87147#Comment_87147

Good job @Noyade , looks fantastic, it’s good to see that the world is a wonderful place😀, well done

Noyade

Looking good @rhys1 👍

Melway7

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/121807#Comment_121807

Hi @Noyade Noyade,

I just came across this thread as my letterbox front was just stolen. I think they are after the brass as it was 25 years old. Now I need a solution and I was wondering if you might be able to assist? Happy to pay for anything you can help with. Thanks Mel

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