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So the mailbox is getting installed with the pole at a angle, so that's why the pole looks a little funny. The mailbox is actually an entire box welded together with the wood as decorationThe key box is going inside their office! Last edited by nrhmarine7; 03-08-2014 at 07:13 PM.syncrowave 250Millermatic 211Fabricator 211iBobcat 250 EFI12VS Extreme24x40 shopSOME OF THE STUFF I HAVE BUILTwww.facebook.com/gowildfabhttp://www.gowildfabrication.com/
Reply:Looks good, my dad made a key box from an old aluminum valve cover for my brother in law's auto shop. Nice build.Miller trailblazer301gLincoln sa200Miller251Miller spectrum 625Victor oxy-acc2002 Chevy duramax 3500 dually 4x4
Reply:Where's Ed Crankshaft? You need a test on the strength of that thing. :PMillerMatic 252Miller Xtreme 625Miller Digital Elite
Reply:that's what i need, around here my MB will last about 3 months or less, then it's beat up and rolled into the ditch, by thugs......
Reply:Originally Posted by 1awert1that's what i need, around here my MB will last about 3 months or less, then it's beat up and rolled into the ditch, by thugs......
Reply:Originally Posted by 1awert1that's what i need, around here my MB will last about 3 months or less, then it's beat up and rolled into the ditch, by thugs......
Reply:Originally Posted by nrhmarine7Not this one, and just to make the thing extra bad a$$ there is about 33 inchs on square tubing to bury. Now if they have a sawzall, well then yea. You know
Reply:Originally Posted by wroughtn_harvIf you look at all the traffic signs, fire hydrants, etc you will see they have breakaways so that if a vehicle hits them they won't be a traffic hazard. If you highway is a state highway then chances are the hwy dept will cut the post off for you. One of my buds had his guys make him a killer (literally) mailbox. He came home one day and it was laying in the bar ditch cut off flush with the ground.Around here, north Texas, you see most of the mailboxes on pvc posts to eliminate the highway hazard.Nice work btw, love the combination of iron and wood, classy.
Reply:Originally Posted by 1awert1that's what i need, around here my MB will last about 3 months or less, then it's beat up and rolled into the ditch, by thugs......
Reply:Originally Posted by wroughtn_harvIf you look at all the traffic signs, fire hydrants, etc you will see they have breakaways so that if a vehicle hits them they won't be a traffic hazard. If you highway is a state highway then chances are the hwy dept will cut the post off for you. One of my buds had his guys make him a killer (literally) mailbox. He came home one day and it was laying in the bar ditch cut off flush with the ground.Around here, north Texas, you see most of the mailboxes on pvc posts to eliminate the highway hazard.Nice work btw, love the combination of iron and wood, classy.
Reply:Originally Posted by nrhmarine7Well this is going in an industrial area, and I really hope the city does not say anything. I am glad you like the wood metal look, I am doing a lot of projects in this style right now.
Reply:Originally Posted by wroughtn_harvI would still recommend a breakaway if you can. If you are doing this for a client and someone gets hurt because it is perceived to be a hazard to a public highway your insurance is going through the roof and you might not even be able to get insurance later.Worst case scenario. Someone you care about does something stupid like text while driving or swerve to far to miss a dog etc and they hit your pride and joy and someone they love and care about is severely hurt. Mailboxes are in the public right of way and the laws are to protect the public and not private property.If you like working wood and steel you need to try on some stone and pipe. This gate is ten years old and still works fine. If you like the color on the stone, cutting torch does a beautiful patina on sand stone when applied with a loving touch.
Reply:I'm glad you like the gate, check out http://www.harveylacey.com/id56.htm It is amazing what a little heat can do to a project.What I would do is cut the post at grade level. Your post is angled but the cut needs to be a level cut. Weld a 3 X 3 X 1/4" plate on each side and then use two 5/16" bolts diagonally. The bolts will shear with minimal damage to the mailbox and the vehicle. I looked for some photos of a water hydrant guard I did for a friend. It's been hit and the bolts have been sheared a couple of times but it was enough to stop the vehicle before it took out the hydrant.. New bolts and it was good as new.life is good
Reply:great lookin mailbox! I pity the jackass kids that try and take a swing at that with their bat....
Reply:They look great and sturdy enough. Like the woods you added, makes them more pleasing. Great job! |
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