Thread: Another letterbox

Should look good Mic. Why not a Mini Orb roof??

That PU glue is supposed to be waterproof, not just water resistant, so it should do well.

I have used Pu on a couple of jobs, but that was some years ago. Apparently the later ones are not as messy to use and are stronger.

HI Artme,
I find mini orb still a bit too large for the scale of a letterbox. Had planned to go with solid timber panels left over from the desk job. Am going to give everything a good coat of paint to protect it.
I've had problems with the Titebond polyurethane in the past and again one of my half lap joints failed, but the epoxy on the stops ties it all together so should be right.

Here is progress from this morning. I've glued in the bottom panel, just a spot of epoxy in the centre and cut out the weatherboards to fit. Have been to the hardware to buy some tiny nails to attach them, al la carpentry-style. Also have mocked up the roof panels to find a pleasing pitch, turns out to be near enough 30º. The roof will be three solid panels reinforced with some corner blocks. All the grain will run the same way so things can come and go as they like. This will create a space for a paper or larger documents and the whole shebang will be hinged to access inside.
Second last photo shows the weatherboard mocked up in place. Last photo shows the weatherboards awaiting the builder - isn't he a clever bloke letting them equalise inside the room

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Michael

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Michael

Great looking letterbox Mic its coming up really well.

Stage 1 of roof glue-up. Had to build this little jig to hold everything together.
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Michael

I had the same worries about mini orb, but a few years ago I bought a roll of tin from an op shop, which turned out to be the edging for an above ground pool. It had very small, about 5mm ripples in it, much smaller than mini orb. It's been put to many uses since, and the original 10m roll is long gone, but I have some pieces left over if you're interested. I'll see if I can find a photo of a project with some on.

Found one of our post box:

Hi Richard,
That looks quite effective, I am almost convinced Truth be known I really hate working with tin - it cuts me more than I cut it. Think I will still go with the painted timber although I may run a tin ridge cap. Will have a better idea about how it will look after the weekend and if it is carp, I might take you up on the offer. Thanks for mentioning it.

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Michael

Stage 2 roof glue up.
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Michael

I hate working with tin too - I've just spent this morning working with the garden edging stuff. The pool cover stuff came with two rolled edges which helps.

Get thee sone corrugated cardboard, cast in clear resin and go for it!

Originally Posted by artme

Get thee sone corrugated cardboard, cast in clear resin and go for it!

That's a great idea Artme. Tonight I will make plans to find corrugated cardboard and find a supplier of casting resin. Tomorrow I will promptly forget both

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Michael

Looks better now that the horrible jarrah has been painted. All that's to do is add hinges and catch and a street number. Something's not quite right but it is only a letterbox.

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Michael

Looks great - well done - I think the plain roof shows off the weatherboards.

Looks Great. A letter box with style.