Get the plans for this quick and easy way to build a new mailbox.
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Tools & Materials
SteelTek Supplies (1-1/4"):
(1) Flange - (673-106HC)
(1) Ground Socket - (673-406HC)
(1) 36" Non-Threaded Pipe - (566-360PE30HC)
Other Supplies:
(4) Wood Screws
(1) Wood Piece (to attach to bottom of mailbox)
Cement (to secure gorund socket)
Tools:
(1) Allen Wrench - 8 Millimeters
Drill
How To
Stage 1
Attaching Flange to Mailbox
Start by taking your mailbox and attaching a wood piece to the bottom. Most hardware stores will sell this wood to perfectly fit under the mailbox.
Attached your Flange (673-106HC) to the bottom of the wood piece using wood screws. Make sure you get the appropriate length of screws o they do not go through the wood.
Stage 2
Bury Ground Socket
Dig a hole and bury your Ground Socket (674-406HC).
Steel•Tek Professional Tip
To secure the Ground Socket (673-406HC) even more, we poured cement into the hole.
Also, make sure you set screw is visible so that you can secure your pipe once buried.
Stage 3
Attaching Base
Slide 36" pipe into Ground Socket (673-406HC) and secure set screw.
Slide the top of the pipe into Flange (673-106HC) attached to bottom of Mailbox and secure set screw.