Thanks for watching! Comment your thoughts below. Overkill? Or just right? This is a long one with multiple steps SO time codes are posted in the description and chapters are added in the video progress bar. Please subscribe if you want to see more DIY Projects and “like” the video if it helped you out! Thanks!
@simonkade70523 жыл бұрын
You probably dont care but if you are bored like me during the covid times you can stream all the latest movies on InstaFlixxer. Been binge watching with my brother recently =)
@allanuriah34363 жыл бұрын
@Simon Kade Definitely, I have been watching on instaflixxer for months myself :D
@tezzyteaspoon5 ай бұрын
That is a gorgeous mailbox! I’m inspired to rethink mine to give it more personality.
@Sarisandi3 жыл бұрын
Mail carrier mailbox wish list: 1) Larger box. 2) Numbers on the side approached by mail carrier. Solid construction for a small mailbox tho! That's appreciated, that it will not wobble when you open/close the door.
@AndrewThronImprovements3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like I need to bite the bullet and out numbers on the other side 😬. Thanks for all the work y’all are putting in right now! I saw the postal truck roll through my neighborhood at 9pm last week - so I know the hours are brutal with C-19 holiday season
@RyanAnderson07 ай бұрын
@@AndrewThronImprovements If you ever do mailboxes in the future, having the numbers on the box itself is the best place. Put them on when the flag is down so the flag doesn't cover them. The reasoning is that snow plows can push snow to cover the numbers when it's not on the box. Also, grass, vines, bushes, and vegetation can cover the numbers on the pole. Also, the big white stickers with black numbers are the best. The biggest mailbox out there only costs $60-$80 depending on the vendor. The amount of time you save the postal workers over the lifetime of the big mail box is WONDERFUL.
@christinetroxell14387 күн бұрын
Love it! Perfect! I'm going to have my husband build this.
@michaelbradford44442 жыл бұрын
I've been a carpenter longer than you've been alive and I'm very impressed , good job!
@BrokeBytes3 жыл бұрын
I have had “replace crappy mailbox” on my list all year, going to give this a go. Thanks for the video!
@AndrewThronImprovements3 жыл бұрын
Good luck! It’s a fun build, but a bit tedious at times 😅
@MomentoMoriku Жыл бұрын
This is baddass and absolutely NOT overkill, but very slick and classy! I've been wanting to redo my mailbox for years and this design is perfect! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us internet peeps!
@mortiz54492 жыл бұрын
I love this design. It is different and unique! Definitely want to build it for my mailbox. Great work!!
@MuditVerma3 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! Really digging the production and everything!
@daway2beme Жыл бұрын
Awesome!!! Never overkill when you have passion! 👏🏼
@AndrewThronImprovements Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!
@MakingMadeSimple Жыл бұрын
Not overkill at all, I think it's perfect! It looks awesome!
@patrickarchuleta9594 Жыл бұрын
Your work is second to none may God continue to bless you and your family outstanding job. Bottom line
@AndrewThronImprovements Жыл бұрын
I appreciate it!
@jimandrews29676 ай бұрын
Out in the country mailboxes get nailed often. I would make it out of concrette with rebar , BUT, mount it to a large coil spring like from a vehicle suspension with a 48" deep footing in the ground. The coil spring allows it to bend over and stand back up when hit by maintenance equipment or a vehicle.
@TimNelsonBanjo3 жыл бұрын
Super impressive! Wish I had a mailbox now!
@patricksmith31352 жыл бұрын
That's a terrific looking mailbox. My M. Box was changed thrice in two months. Local 'citizens' sped past on my curved lane and took out my expensive wrought iron box! I ordered another and two weeks later my neighbor backed into it. Patience is my fav virtue but was tested greatly. My first 2 M Bs cost $200 + each; the 3rd is made of a thick stainless pole driven 30 inches down embedded in more concrete and rebar than you used. The next guy who hits me, will take out his own bumper and lots more too. :) I like yours; its so you. Thanks. Back to my ATI marathon.
@chasew1653 Жыл бұрын
Your mailbox turned out great - I think I’ll build something similar. Waiting for the bent cap board before cutting the curvature does seem like the better approach as you mention. Thanks for that. I appreciate you internet stranger! Hah
@DamonDiaries813 жыл бұрын
Its not overkill brother. Its awesome. Im gonna try to recreate your project. Thanks a bunch
@AndrewThronImprovements3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it! Good luck with your project!
@YAHaqabNatsariym2701 Жыл бұрын
I like the herringbone tile pattern in the half bath. I will check that out too! I appreciate this video for it is helping me with my own mailbox project in progress to use bamboo in this same style. Now that is over kill?! LOL but yours is most modern and a good idea. I especially liked the bending of the wood processing.
@BetsyTeaches Жыл бұрын
Love it! Might be a bit too much for a novice like me, but great inspiration and learned a lot of basics I’ll need to fix mine up.
@Diamonddrake2 жыл бұрын
I love the mailbox, very unique and looks fantastic
@sargente7726 Жыл бұрын
Great video, not overkill to me. Thanks for sharing
@anitaerickson19712 жыл бұрын
I should be sleep but you just keep giving me amazing Diy Ideas. I like that Mailbox its unique and different then I been seeing.
@AndrewThronImprovements2 жыл бұрын
Haha I appreciate the support and I apologize for the sleep deprivation!
@sonyaluhman4648 Жыл бұрын
Beauuuutiful mailbox. . .gonna ask Hubby to make this for me as a Mother's Day gift 😉 thanks for sharing and making this video fun and easy to follow 😊 Shalom & Blessings
@AndrewThronImprovements Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it! I hope you got your mailbox!
@EasyFirePits_3 жыл бұрын
Super nice. I actually live in a neighborhood where the mailboxes used to be a feature for the neighborhood so when somebody has a crappy mailbox and doesn’t want to spend the $500 to $600 that a lot of people have, this is a great solution
@AndrewThronImprovements3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the support! And definitely something that can be done with scrap wood to keep costs down - just takes a bit of time to put it all together 🤙🏻
@BUTGOD-j1x2 жыл бұрын
Excellent production that made watchin this video more interesting. And it's definitely not over overkill. In fact, I thought you'd incase the post in an above groun d concrete slab. That's What I'll do when I recreate this look in my front yard. Thanks for this original idea. Love how you just used things "layin around the house" in your project. I'm the same way.
@trishmatteo3 жыл бұрын
I see a aswome work of art there..and I am looking at for mine..love it...can't wait.thanks
@AndrewThronImprovements3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it!! Good luck with your build!
@kjc47793 жыл бұрын
Not an overkill! Thats awesome! Very thorough!!
@AndrewThronImprovements3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
@tomspallone1868 Жыл бұрын
Not overkill. Looks great. Is that a one way street?
@shoey64 Жыл бұрын
Nice job Andrew.
@HadassahHaman9 ай бұрын
Great job A.T. ! That looks good!!!!❤
@AndrewThronImprovements8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@michellmorales63932 жыл бұрын
This was great. Thank You for the idea
@amethystkat87247 ай бұрын
Looks good. Well done
@eldavis1311 Жыл бұрын
Wow - you do great work Looks wonderful
@donavanmcelroy6263 Жыл бұрын
Cool design! 👍
@TankGunner842 жыл бұрын
This would look great for my barn house
@AndrewThronImprovements2 жыл бұрын
Let me know if you end up building one! Thanks for watching!
@alisaben13 жыл бұрын
I really like your content. Needed this video, my mailbox needs some love...new subbie!!
@AndrewThronImprovements3 жыл бұрын
I certainly appreciate the support! Thanks for watching and subscribing!!
@rikkiglæpur3 жыл бұрын
This is overkill! I LOVE IT! EXCELLENT work!
@AndrewThronImprovements3 жыл бұрын
Hahah I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
@gailmaria25023 жыл бұрын
Very nice, not over kill
@AndrewThronImprovements3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it 👍 . Thanks for watching!
@chepzgaming59772 жыл бұрын
Good job. That looks great!
@AndrewThronImprovements2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@TheClusterFox11 ай бұрын
I know this is a two year old video but I am looking to update my mailbox and this unique design really caught my eye. We have snow plows that come by regularly (ish) in the winter though and I'm worried it would get beat up. Do you have snow plows where you live?
@KS-lg8jm3 жыл бұрын
Love that finished mailbox!! great job
@AndrewThronImprovements3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
@sharonking16853 жыл бұрын
Wow! Love this design
@AndrewThronImprovements3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it! And thanks for watching!
@BarksandWiggles Жыл бұрын
love this, great job
@AndrewThronImprovements Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@dshafe72 жыл бұрын
Awesome job man, looks great!!
@AndrewThronImprovements2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@kevinford4191 Жыл бұрын
Nice buiild.
@AndrewThronImprovements Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@alvarogaitan25292 жыл бұрын
thanks terrific job
@AndrewThronImprovements2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it, Alvaro! Thanks for watching!
@dgoins6 Жыл бұрын
Looks great, but I think the numbers are on the wrong side. Should be facing the direction that the mail truck approaches, correct?
@mikemurphy92743 жыл бұрын
Andrew, great work. It is not overkill by any means. Just getting into woodworking. Building my workbench as I am typing. I will definitely like and Subscribe. I will be stealing your design. LOL This is going to be my first project once my workbench is completed. Thanks
@AndrewThronImprovements3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it! And I already stole this idea from someone else, so keep the theft rolling 😂 Thanks for watching and good luck with your build!
@daveparker839 Жыл бұрын
Is it overkill? Well, yes. Does it look awesome? Absol-frikin-lutely!
@harrisond8132 Жыл бұрын
Nice design. You must not have snow plows where you are.
@edwinveal8248 Жыл бұрын
great job ! do you have a link to the numbers you used.
@GurpreetSINGHOZSIKH3 жыл бұрын
Really good work mate ..👍
@AndrewThronImprovements3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it! Thanks so much for watching!
@hangingoutwithronwalters4505 Жыл бұрын
That is nice!!!
@weekendhomeprojects2 жыл бұрын
I'm subbing for this! I have a neighbor that's trying to out do me in the mailbox game....this is a good idea.
@AndrewThronImprovements2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it! Thanks for the support! Good luck in the mailbox battle lol
@genevieveanderson6033 Жыл бұрын
Love it!
@calebtroedson8209 Жыл бұрын
Great design. Fancy but not too fancy... which is what I'm going for. I was planning a similar design, but may adapt closer to yours. One thing I noticed, because I like the black between the slats, is that you skipped the part where you added plywood backing to the slats.
@michaelsteinbach Жыл бұрын
3:48
@steeltoeboots9591 Жыл бұрын
Love it 👍👍👍
@AndrewThronImprovements Жыл бұрын
I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
@realtyrocks19698 ай бұрын
My mailbox is a 3.5" metal pipe that is 1/4" thick. Inside the pipe it's filled with concrete and a run of rebar. It has rebar going through the pipe to prevent it from pulling out or bending. It has a reflective sticker on the side to prevent people from running it over but if they still manage to hit it, it'll for sure destroy their car. I had my mailbox ran over twice and they just left the area. Next time they won't be able to drive away. That's the plan at least.
@achalbarla1203 жыл бұрын
This is Awesome!!
@AndrewThronImprovements3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
@zachramsey2933 Жыл бұрын
Super dope dude!
@AndrewThronImprovements Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@raulmolina362 Жыл бұрын
From a mail carrier view point, the house numbers should also be on the approach side too.
@luzquinones53022 жыл бұрын
iam actually doing one my self with an aluminum frame and wood & aluminum slats...
@speedyReedyEnterprise3 жыл бұрын
Very nice, it’s only overkill if you ain’t got no flavor lol. Think i’ll do mine just like this! Thanks
@AndrewThronImprovements3 жыл бұрын
Haha I appreciate it, Bernard! Hope it turns out well 👍
@speedyReedyEnterprise3 жыл бұрын
@@AndrewThronImprovements thanks bra bra
@roderickwhite7994 Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@AndrewThronImprovements Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!
@aarontheller52703 жыл бұрын
Nice! Minus the caulk..
@AndrewThronImprovements3 жыл бұрын
🤦♂️😂😅
@peterviox90382 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for video, looks great. You mentioned that you wish you had cut the 1x6s AFTER establishing the curvature to prevent that gap. How exactly would you do that?
@AndrewThronImprovements2 жыл бұрын
Hey Peter - I would probably bend the front face (picket) first and see how much curvature I could get. Then I would scribe that curve along the 1x6’s. Hope that helps.
@cutedesi7032 жыл бұрын
You could use bendable plywood aswell
@morgangreenwood26362 ай бұрын
I would add a small solar light that shines down on the house number so it can be seen at night by friends or pizza delivery guys
@Speeglelookingglass Жыл бұрын
Nice!!!!
@AndrewThronImprovements Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@WiseBuild-w7y8 ай бұрын
Nice job but always install a security box. Mail Boss is the best and only option as far as I’m concerned.
@janetd48629 ай бұрын
I really like how this turned out, but shouldn’t the house number be on both sides of the base? When the UPS guy comes down the street, he can come from either direction, so I’d like him to be able to see my address. Same with friends coming over for the first time. They might drive on by and only see the number when they turn around and circle back. And if it’s JUST for the mailman….ours comes from the other direction!
@09marathon3 жыл бұрын
Bad ass man good work
@AndrewThronImprovements3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it and thanks for watching!
@michaelkabir656511 ай бұрын
How would you establish the curvature before cutting the 1x6 boards?
@alexanderbattaglia29163 жыл бұрын
Might be another item on my honey do list
@AndrewThronImprovements3 жыл бұрын
It was a fun one just cause it didn’t need to be anywhere close to “perfect”
@tammejohnson68852 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!! I actually was contemplating buying one like this for over $500. Now I can build it myself...(Not)
@solorzano58102 жыл бұрын
Nice work, it’s been 2 yrs since you made it, how is it holding up so far?
@AndrewThronImprovements2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it! After two years, it's actually holding up really well! Looks almost as good as the day I put it up.
@range81262 жыл бұрын
Local riff-raff! Haha
@AndrewThronImprovements2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Range! I noticed your support on some other videos as well. I appreciate it big time 👍
@Silverbackra3 жыл бұрын
I will do this one. Do you have e hard copy plans?
@AndrewThronImprovements3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, I don’t have plans - But good luck with your project and thanks for watching!
@davidj.gallardo4553 Жыл бұрын
Andrew, I hope you still receive notifications for this 2 yr old video.... do you have any lessons learned from the project? I'm going to copy yours!!!
@AndrewThronImprovements Жыл бұрын
Hey David! If I was going to do this again, I would bend the picket FIRST. After bending it, I would then use it as a guide to scribe the cuts on the 1”x6” lumber. That way, you won’t have that caulk gap like I did. Hope that helps!
@wayneeden98 Жыл бұрын
Class A job, a good mailbox is never over kill, last time that I checked, mailboxes are for a reason, they should all be fort Knox fortresses, but then people should think the house they live in,
@AndrewThronImprovements Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it, Wayne!
@Rajordan3 жыл бұрын
Nice mailbox. It's got some style. I want to ask, though. Why put the house numbers only on one side?
@AndrewThronImprovements3 жыл бұрын
@driver1928 Thanks for watching! I had that one set of house numbers on hand so I just went ahead and installed them on the “incoming” side of the road. The other direction is essentially just a cul de sac, so 99% of traffic will see the numbers as they drive up. BUT I probably should just do it “right” and add #’s to the other side for consistency. Part 2? 😂
@liljay13493 жыл бұрын
Wont the rain affect the wood in any way?
@AndrewThronImprovements3 жыл бұрын
It is all pressure treated lumber, so it should last a while! I hope so, at least. Thanks for watching!
@jimmyjamesl2318 Жыл бұрын
what's ur total cost on that?
@AndrewThronImprovements Жыл бұрын
Hi Jimmy - I would estimate around $100 including the mailbox itself. Maybe less. Thanks for watching!
@dustinfehr3466 Жыл бұрын
Where do I get the numbers?
@Diamonddrake2 жыл бұрын
You know it’s DIY when someone’s using power tools barefooted
@AndrewThronImprovements2 жыл бұрын
haha not my best idea. Thanks for watching!
@Onry13 жыл бұрын
Is that a one way street? Cause you only put house numbers on one side of the box...
@AndrewThronImprovements3 жыл бұрын
It's not, but 99% of traffic comes from the direction that the house numbers are on. Thanks for watching!
@JosephWarner3 жыл бұрын
Do you have supply list?
@AndrewThronImprovements3 жыл бұрын
Hi! No supply list, but from memory: 1. 4"x4"x8' pressure treated 2. 1"x6"x16' pressure treated 3. 2" exterior deck screws 4. 5/8"x6" pressure treated fence picket (for the bent front face) 5. Exterior wood stain, house numbers, and mailbox Thanks for watching!
@wayneeden98 Жыл бұрын
It's a bad shame I don't have your texting name or email, but I guess we'll leave it at that, but what I can do is this, I have a close near by hardware store that has a lot of home stuff, and they also carry mailboxes, and I did find a mailbox that is 24"l x 12" W x 15/18" h, and it was $62 ,I have a ballpark idea in my mind of how I'm gonna make it, I'm just hoping I can get it done in the near future
@eliceop.65573 жыл бұрын
4 ppl were unsuccessful in their own diy project. 🤣
@AndrewThronImprovements3 жыл бұрын
haha 😆
@rhoodj9 ай бұрын
A bronze or brown color Large box would be better😅😅🤝🤝🤝
@beccaandcharliesworld5571 Жыл бұрын
8:00
@wayneeden98 Жыл бұрын
A good mailbox job is never over kill, think about it ,the word, fortress says exactly what it means, FORTRESS, we are given the privilege of using or having a mailbox from the government, and then they put regulation on the ground post, and we all know that's bullshit, so then a close friend of mine said, put it up the way you want it, and that's what I plan on, 😎🇺🇸👍
@XellosMetallium Жыл бұрын
people dont realize it's mandatory to have house number on the mailbox or in front of their house. it's ridiculous looking for their house when they have none. just imagine when they have friend/family looking for them or when they need urgent care? nope cant find your house, i'll keep going.
@wayneeden98 Жыл бұрын
There are a lot of ideas with the mailbox idea, it just depends on your residential area and your road way of traffic, are your road curves rather close or far enough way for the motorist hopefully isn't intoxicated or the isn't road slickin with snow or rain, or their just not watching their driving, but you have to consider, regardless of how sober they might be, a true idiot still can't drive a straight line, so then your still at the mercy of Gods hands and his mercy, and yes, we're all at the mercy of government regulation, mailbox damage rarely ever involves any motorist not walking away, I'm rather sure we can all go heavier with the base of our choices in the foundation, but the government regulations give the vandals way too much play room, until they get caught, and if mailbox vandalism is a 1,2,3 count of jail time, then they might face prison time, but the difference between vandalism and motorist having an excusable or inexcusable accidents with mailboxes, sometimes it's just hard to say, but putting up a nice mailbox, the ideas are unlimited, if you want fort Knox go ahead, but it still has to have a safety brake away,
@geraldsmith3423 Жыл бұрын
Building permits should be required.
@williamdebow34783 жыл бұрын
This may be fine for in a neighborhood, but if someone builds this and installs it on a Highway they will get a nasty letter from the Postmaster. This has more material than is allowed and also exposes the property owner to a lawsuit if anyone is injured if they hit the mailbox and it does not give way. There are guidelines that must be followed. Google mailbox requirements and be safe
@AndrewThronImprovements3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! This is in a neighborhood - so should be all set. Thanks for watching!
@bromack23533 жыл бұрын
Although I have way too many projects to complete that I couldn't dedicate that kind of time to a mailbox I have to hand it to you for your imagination and skill. 👍👍
@AndrewThronImprovements3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it! But yea, it was lot of effort to dedicate to a mailbox 🤣 thanks for watching!