I made a modern mailbox out of wood and steel that does NOT require welding. I used Quikrete Fast-Setting concrete mix set into a 8” Quiktube to make the foundation. I cast a 10” piece of galvanized 3/4” steel pipe into the concrete. The mailbox is made out of 3/16” plate steel that I bent using an angle grinder and MakerBrand T-Bar Clamps. The oak doors have a magnet that sticks to a piece of 1” angle steel inside the mailbox. This piece of angle steel is attached with Krazy Glue Gel. I learned how strong Krazy Glue is at a recent event that pitted the worlds strongest man against Krazy Glue in an epic battle of Man Vs. Glue. Check out my Instagram channel to see more coverage of this event:

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I made a mailbox and the video is up on the HomeMade Modern YouTube channel. Although this project is mostly plate steel no welding was required. I used 3/4” pipes set in @quikreteconcrete fast setting concrete mix to make the base. #homemademodern #mailbox #makersgonnamake #woodworking #metalworking

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We primed the steel with Rustoleum Rusty Metal Primer and then painted it with 2-coats of Rustoleum Protective Enamel. The mailbox door stays closed due to a magnet.

MATERIALS + TOOLS:

Maker Brand Clamps and Finishes

Quikrete Fast-Setting Concrete Mix

Krazy Glue Gel

INSTRUCTIONS:

If you want to see more bent metal projects, check out these videos:

Bending Steel

A Bent Steel Lounge Chair

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