Wooden mailbox plans

This step by step diy woodworking project is about wooden mailbox plans. If you want to learn how to build a basic wooden mailbox, we recommend you to pay attention to the instructions described in the article and to check out the related projects. There are many outdoor projects featured on our site, so don’t be afraid to browse through the rest of the woodworking plans.

Before starting the actual construction project, we recommend you to plan everything, as to save money and to keep the costs under control. Adjust the size and the design of the mailbox to suit your needs. In addition, we recommend you to invest in high-quality materials, such as pine, redwood or cedar, as they have a nice finish and are highly durable, especially in a humid environment.

It is essential to invest in high quality materials, that are also water-resistant, such as pressure-treated lumber. Cut the components at the right size by using a circular saw and smooth the cut edges with a sand block. Don’t forget to ask a skilled friend to assist you during the project, especially if you don’t have a large expertise in the field. You need someone to hold the components into place, while you drive the screws in. See all my Premium Plans in the Shop.

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Building a wooden mailbox

Materials

A – 1 piece of 1×8 lumber – 7 1/2″x11 1/4 long, 1 piece – 3 3/4″x7 1/2″ long BACK
B – 1 piece of 1×8 lumber – 6″x16 3/4″ long FLOOR
C – 2 pieces of 1×10 – 8 1/4″x16 3/4″ long SIDES
D – 1 piece of 1×8 lumber – 7 1/4″x17 3/4″ long, 1 piece – 6 1/2″x17 3/4″ long ROOF
E – 1 piece of 1×8 lumber – 7 1/2″x5 3/4″ long DOOR

Tools

Safety gloves, glasses
Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Tips

Use a good miter saw to make the angle cuts
Drill pilot holes before inserting the screws

Time

One Week

PART 1: Mailbox post plans
PART 2: Wooden mailbox plans

Building a wooden mailbox

Building the mailbox back

The first step of the project is to build the back of the mailbox. In order to get a professional result, we recommend you to build the component out of 1×8 lumber or out of 3/4″ plywood. Mark the cut lines on the slat and get the job done with a saw. Smooth the cut edges with fine-grit sandpaper and remove the residues with a damp cloth.

Assembling the frame of the mailbox

Next, start assembling the frame of the mailbox. As you can easily notice in the diagram, we recommend you to attach the back component to the bottom component. Drill pilot holes through the bottom and insert screws into the back wall. Align the edges with great attention and add glue to the joints, in order to create a rigid structure.

Fitting the side components

Continue the backyard project by fitting the side walls to the mailbox. Cut the side walls out of 1×10 lumber, making sure you adjust the with with a circular saw. Fit the components to the sides of the box and secure them into place using screws or nails. Make sure the edges are flush and add glue to the joints to enhance the bond of the components.

Fitting the gable end

Next, build the gable end to the face of the structure. Smooth the edges with fine-grit sandpaper and secure it into place using screws and glue. Align the component before locking it into place.

Fitting the roofing sheets

Build the roof out of 1×8 lumber. Fit the pieces to the frame of the box and lock them into place using finishing nails and glue. Leave no gaps between the components and make sure the joints are rigid.

Fitting the front door

One of the last steps of the project is to build the door for the mailbox. As you can easily notice in the diagram, we recommend you to build the door out of 1×8 lumber. Use a jigsaw to make the interior notch and smooth the edges with fine-grit sandpaper. Use hinges to lock the door into place, as well as a latch and a handle.

Wooden mailbox plans

Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. Fill the holes with wood filler and let it to dry out for several hours. Check out the rest of the parts of the woodworking project, to learn more about building the mailbox post.

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