Letterbox upgrade

OG_Bee

Our new letterbox installed.

After months of disrespecting our very meager letterbox during our recent renovations we decided it was time to add a statement that was also delivery truck proof 😉 And would be a permanent feature in our driveway.

After another close shave with a delivery truck! She was in need of some love.

Materials

https://www.bunnings.com.au/sandleford-grey-wall-mount-letterbox-post_p3200627

https://www.bunnings.com.au/sandleford-black-surf-post-mounted-letterbox_p3210150

https://www.bunnings.com.au/sandleford-120mm-white-slimline-number-1_p0707604

https://www.bunnings.com.au/cabots-4l-aquadeck-natural-exterior-decking-oil_p1520543

https://www.bunnings.com.au/bastion-20kg-rapid-set-concrete_p0760292

Tools

https://www.bunnings.com.au/saxon-post-hole-pincer_p0701748

https://www.bunnings.com.au/paint-partner-100mm-fence-brush_p0794482

Steps

Step 1

After some recent rain it was easy digging a footer to hold this 300x300mm reclaimed post which had been under our house for years.

Only about 500mm deep and roughly the same in diameter,

 the hole got a few shovels of drainage rock and the rest filled in with rapid set.  https://www.bunnings.com.au/bastion-20kg-rapid-set-concrete_p0760292

Step 2

The next day the post was roughly sanded to keep that rustic look and given three coats of Aquadeck in Natural.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/cabots-4l-aquadeck-natural-exterior-decking-oil_p1520543

Its great to use and washes up easily in water.

Then pre drilling the holes to attach the house numbers.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/sandleford-120mm-white-slimline-number-1_p0707604

Three coats of Aquadeck.

Step 3

Next the wall mount was attached after pre drilling the holes.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/sandleford-grey-wall-mount-letterbox-post_p3200627

And than mounting the new letterbox to the bracket.

Very simple with the included instructions.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/sandleford-black-surf-post-mounted-letterbox_p3210150

Step 4

Wait for the postman to explain why the mailbox has moved everyday for the last year and thank him for his patience as he admires your handiwork.

This was a fun project and should be much harder to be backed into by a delivery vehicle 🙂 While adding that little bit of street presence with a lovely rustic feel.

EricL

Hello @OG_Bee 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us.

Thank you so much for sharing your letterbox upgrade project. It looks very sturdy and I agree it appears to be truck proof! 

Eric