We found an old antique mailbox at a flea market, couldn't
resist it.
I t presented a new problem, it wasn't large enough for the larger pieces
of mail!
Thus was born, the mail/milk box for the front porch.
It also provides a hidden place for people to leave items for us or vice versa.
Another rainy day project = change "MILK" to "MAIL"
| Supplies needed: | Old pieces of wood Black paint Screws, glue, drill 2 hinges |
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| Instructions: | Cut out the required pieces of old wood. Old wood works well as the ends are not new as mine are, but the weather will fade the box quickly. Glue and screw the pieces together - always pre drill your holes!
Rout out (a work knife works fine) space for the hinges
on the top of the back piece.
With a piece of cardboard, cut out the lettering you want.
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| Missing dimensions depend on the thickness of wood
used Angles are all cut at 30 degrees Cut the bottom piece to fit inside finished box |
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Finished box side should look like this |
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