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Convert Front Door Entry Mailbox to a Front & Rear Door Entry Mailbox
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I need to convert a regular MEDIUM size STEEL mailbox with only one streetside entry door to place mail in & to take mail out. I'm trying to figure out how to remove the backside of the mailbox so I can add a rear door facing the sidewalk.
So far I've had no luck finding a MEDIUM size steel mailbox that has both front & rear door entries.
How would I remove the backside of a STEEL mailbox so I can add a rear door?
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I need to convert a regular MEDIUM size STEEL mailbox with only one streetside entry door to place mail in & to take mail out. I'm trying to figure out how to remove the backside of the mailbox so I can add a rear door facing the sidewalk.
So far I've had no luck finding a MEDIUM size steel mailbox that has both front & rear door entries.
How would I remove the backside of a STEEL mailbox so I can add a rear door?
mailbox
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the big question is "why bother?"
– jsotola
4 hours ago
Hello, and welcome to Home Improvement. Unfortunately, "arts and crafts" questions are off-topic here.
– Daniel Griscom
4 hours ago
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I need to convert a regular MEDIUM size STEEL mailbox with only one streetside entry door to place mail in & to take mail out. I'm trying to figure out how to remove the backside of the mailbox so I can add a rear door facing the sidewalk.
So far I've had no luck finding a MEDIUM size steel mailbox that has both front & rear door entries.
How would I remove the backside of a STEEL mailbox so I can add a rear door?
mailbox
asked 8 hours ago
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I need to convert a regular MEDIUM size STEEL mailbox with only one streetside entry door to place mail in & to take mail out. I'm trying to figure out how to remove the backside of the mailbox so I can add a rear door facing the sidewalk.
So far I've had no luck finding a MEDIUM size steel mailbox that has both front & rear door entries.
How would I remove the backside of a STEEL mailbox so I can add a rear door?
mailbox
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the big question is "why bother?"
– jsotola
4 hours ago
Hello, and welcome to Home Improvement. Unfortunately, "arts and crafts" questions are off-topic here.
– Daniel Griscom
4 hours ago
add a comment |
1
the big question is "why bother?"
– jsotola
4 hours ago
Hello, and welcome to Home Improvement. Unfortunately, "arts and crafts" questions are off-topic here.
– Daniel Griscom
4 hours ago
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1
the big question is "why bother?"
– jsotola
4 hours ago
the big question is "why bother?"
– jsotola
4 hours ago
Hello, and welcome to Home Improvement. Unfortunately, "arts and crafts" questions are off-topic here.
– Daniel Griscom
4 hours ago
Hello, and welcome to Home Improvement. Unfortunately, "arts and crafts" questions are off-topic here.
– Daniel Griscom
4 hours ago
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What you're going to want to do is this:
That back of the mail box is going to be crimped on in such a way that it can't be removed without cutting the back of the mailbox off. This would leave sharp edges, so you could round those off and then attempt to re-use the back as a makeshift door, or you could just get another mailbox and use the door from it.
There's several ways you can use the two mailboxes to make one double-ender, so that bit of creativity is up to you. I'd probably cut the back 40% off of each one and join the fronts to end up with a slightly longer "limo" mailbox.
I see what you mean about finding a "medium" double door box. They also have replacement doors that are made for bricked in mailboxes that might work for this, but they seem very expensive for what they are.
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You probably can't.
Mailboxes must be approved by the US Postal Service. That would seem to prohibit alterations in the box proper. Shrouding it is ok, of course.
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What you're going to want to do is this:
That back of the mail box is going to be crimped on in such a way that it can't be removed without cutting the back of the mailbox off. This would leave sharp edges, so you could round those off and then attempt to re-use the back as a makeshift door, or you could just get another mailbox and use the door from it.
There's several ways you can use the two mailboxes to make one double-ender, so that bit of creativity is up to you. I'd probably cut the back 40% off of each one and join the fronts to end up with a slightly longer "limo" mailbox.
I see what you mean about finding a "medium" double door box. They also have replacement doors that are made for bricked in mailboxes that might work for this, but they seem very expensive for what they are.
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What you're going to want to do is this:
That back of the mail box is going to be crimped on in such a way that it can't be removed without cutting the back of the mailbox off. This would leave sharp edges, so you could round those off and then attempt to re-use the back as a makeshift door, or you could just get another mailbox and use the door from it.
There's several ways you can use the two mailboxes to make one double-ender, so that bit of creativity is up to you. I'd probably cut the back 40% off of each one and join the fronts to end up with a slightly longer "limo" mailbox.
I see what you mean about finding a "medium" double door box. They also have replacement doors that are made for bricked in mailboxes that might work for this, but they seem very expensive for what they are.
answered 8 hours ago
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What you're going to want to do is this:
That back of the mail box is going to be crimped on in such a way that it can't be removed without cutting the back of the mailbox off. This would leave sharp edges, so you could round those off and then attempt to re-use the back as a makeshift door, or you could just get another mailbox and use the door from it.
There's several ways you can use the two mailboxes to make one double-ender, so that bit of creativity is up to you. I'd probably cut the back 40% off of each one and join the fronts to end up with a slightly longer "limo" mailbox.
I see what you mean about finding a "medium" double door box. They also have replacement doors that are made for bricked in mailboxes that might work for this, but they seem very expensive for what they are.
answered 8 hours ago
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What you're going to want to do is this:
That back of the mail box is going to be crimped on in such a way that it can't be removed without cutting the back of the mailbox off. This would leave sharp edges, so you could round those off and then attempt to re-use the back as a makeshift door, or you could just get another mailbox and use the door from it.
There's several ways you can use the two mailboxes to make one double-ender, so that bit of creativity is up to you. I'd probably cut the back 40% off of each one and join the fronts to end up with a slightly longer "limo" mailbox.
I see what you mean about finding a "medium" double door box. They also have replacement doors that are made for bricked in mailboxes that might work for this, but they seem very expensive for what they are.
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You probably can't.
Mailboxes must be approved by the US Postal Service. That would seem to prohibit alterations in the box proper. Shrouding it is ok, of course.
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Mailboxes must be approved by the US Postal Service. That would seem to prohibit alterations in the box proper. Shrouding it is ok, of course.
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You probably can't.
Mailboxes must be approved by the US Postal Service. That would seem to prohibit alterations in the box proper. Shrouding it is ok, of course.
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You probably can't.
Mailboxes must be approved by the US Postal Service. That would seem to prohibit alterations in the box proper. Shrouding it is ok, of course.
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the big question is "why bother?"
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Hello, and welcome to Home Improvement. Unfortunately, "arts and crafts" questions are off-topic here.
– Daniel Griscom
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