Cut the main post at 79 which includes the necessary 2 that will be cemented into the ground.
Mailbox post plans.
Building a wooden mailbox post.
Wooden mailbox plans.
Cut the piece for the post arm.
For this plan the main post will extend up above the mailbox to show off a finial.
As you can see in the plans you need to create a cross shaped support out of 4 4 lumber.
Building the post.
Mailbox post plans overview.
Therefore cut the component out of 4 4 lumber using the information from the diagram.
The first step of the woodworking project is to build the frame of the mailbox support.
Build a wooden mailbox.
Check the guidelines from your postal service for specific height requirements.
The first step of the woodworking project is to build the vertical post for the mailbox support.
If you want to enhance the look of your project we recommend you to use 6 6 lumber.
Mailbox post plans material list.