Stone Pillar & Mailbox How-To

[@AStanton1966]

That's a pretty slick system--no messy mortar to mix. It brings lick 'em stick 'ems to a whole new level.

[@johnd4348]

In stead of wood, could you use cinder blocks for the center.

[@Wefi01]

Use marine grade ply epoxy coated for water proofing.

[@MrTalmaguer]

This type of project might work for areas that don’t get much rain. maybe some type of sealant to keep as much water away from that wooden box holding it together... especially at the base. Hm interesting concept though

[@Jess404]

Yeah, I was looking to do a stone pillar because of issues with snow plows... somehow I don't think this is gonna hold up great against an avalanche of snow coming off a plow!

[@LDSKIPPER1911]

Not sure if I like the mailbox sticking that far out...it looks awkward. I do like the PT wood and veneer stone concept though.

[@TheNanaweaver]

has to to raise the flag.

[@_jovian]

Pretty cool but why go though all this trouble and use a $10 mailbox?

[@rucussing]

This works for me!

[@jaymacmullen6879]

Mortarless ....? For But I love the plywood. Prefab template idea although I would have used a Vermeer cement But great video.

[@andydinh9993]

Why the mailbox stick out so far . Look kind weeir. I think best look inside few more inches or flush is better

[@jorgepadilla359]

beautiful

[@coraltrujillo2166]

How do we order stack and tack if no local carrier is in town?Is there no online ordering available?

[@mobilguy100]

I’m concerned about the negative comments. But I am Searching for more info on your product. I’m in Sacramento, Ca. Do you have a dealer in this area. Your website is not easy to find info.

[@philindeblanc]

You're better off mixing some mud and using cinder blocks. I say that since you still need to make stone cuts, and that would have been nice to avoid. Mud is the easy part that I rather use and make stronger. Besides, I would use another mailbox(straight top) so it doesn't stick out so much. Secure the box with some screws as well. But this is not horrible. For a ultimate job, have a large opening for drop in mail that the parcel would go down the opening and then have a keyed access in the rear of the face to retrieve the mail.

[@KatieLee0823]

Where can this be purchased?

[@tomhachey]

what do you use for a footing?

[@seankennedylakeside]

Poured concrete

[@doseofreality100]

you didn't hear him say in the beginning of the video to anchor it to the concrete or decking... or wherever you plan on putting your mailbox. Literally like the 40-45 second mark in the video.

[@TheNanaweaver]

what are these called and where do you purchase them from

[@hopelight444]

Video at the end says: www.silverminestone.com/

[@jaredswope5632]

Anyone notice that his flag can't go down?

[@AttyMonroe]

Good eye, didn't realize til you pointed it out.

[@fernandop9327]

I believe that the flag not coming down was because it was done deliberately to hide the big gap on top of the mail box; notice that the camera doesn't switch angles

[@user-bx3zz9cx3y]

Jared Swope At 5:25 the flag is down. It has to slide into the gap between the stone and the mailbox. The flag is filmed in the up position to cover the massive gap at the top of the mailbox from a botched cutting job.

[@CasuallyObservant]

@@user-bx3zz9cx3y - Why can't he use a little flexible sanded grout to fill the gap? That or stucco patch flexible sanded caulking?

[@jaredswope7294]

@@user-bx3zz9cx3y If you look at the final product, the flag wouldn’t go into the gap because it would hit the arch. It doesn’t excuse the bad cut job still.

[@Frip36]

how much would this cost to have someone do it

[@supadoopa926]

I'll do it for $10,000 and I need 50% up front... If you want the flag to actually go down, that'll be another $2,500.

[@CasuallyObservant]

@@supadoopa926 - As George Lopez says, "I'll do it for half".

[@robertomurillo8529]

@@supadoopa926 I do for free

[@scooner67]

Doesn't any of these guys making videos know about an impact driver lol

[@johnhelton457]

Thousands of lifetime projects with Woodglut plans.

[@romeliapolly9631]

You should go to Woodprix if you'd like to make it yourself guys.

[@brickit26]

Junk