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My old mailbox was a crappy, 1980's, shiny, brass piece of junk. It was vertically oriented and had a small top opening, so it was difficult to find anything inside that wasn't extra long.

The new one is curly big leaf maple with Gaboon ebony accents. The center panel is 12gauge copper wire. It's finished with a coat of tung oil to pop the grain and then spray on lacquer.

I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Comments, questions and critiques welcomed.

James

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Wow that's a really unique mail box good job
 

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Sweet!

that's some amazing maple you found for that project!
I hope the elements don't wreck it on you
 

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Always a fan of G & G. Great design, turned out nice.
 

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Very cool design and nicely executed. Thanks for sharing.
 

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I like this very much. How did you do the hinges or what kind of hinges did you use?
 

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Wow! I like that a lot except for the wire. Any chance of a stained glass panel in there instead?

-Russ
 

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James, that mailbox is soooooo cool. You've come up with a fantastic design and it is very well executed. I hope you don't mind if I use that wire idea for a box lid. :)

Did you get your other box done with the veneered walnut burl center panel?
 

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That is a great idea very well executed I never thought of making a mailbox.
 

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That is really nice! I love the choice of woods. Very creative design-well done.
 

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Thanks for the comments all.

@molan - It's under a covered porch; still, I'm a little nervous about it being outside.
@toxic - They're Soss hidden barrel hinges
@rmac - stained glass would be more style appropriate. However, I actually had the idea for the center panel long before I decided to go with a G&G style for the box. So I'd actually change the box before the panel. But the house is a craftsman bungalow, so I think it's a happy medium.
@rance - It was surprisingly easy to make that panel - PM me when you get to your version and I'll give you my notes. I finished that box but I ended up using a different veneered panel. I loved the walnut burl, but it didn't match the stock I have for the carcass very well. I still have it waiting for a project.
 

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Building a mailbox is a great idea. You did a fantastic job. Your neighbors will want one too.
 

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I can't remember the last time someone posted a mailbox project. Now that's using the ol noggin. If your postal carrier lingers around your front door making oooooo, ahhhh sounds, we'll know why.
 

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I have never seen something like this. The best mail box ever.
 

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That is one the best looking mailboxes I've ever seen! Love the G&G style. I bet it looks amazing on the bungalow!
 

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That is really beautiful! I really love Ebony and Maple together. Brilliant work!
 

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thats a beautiful mail box love the cooper sets it off very cleaver.
 

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Now thats beautiful, Excellent job
 

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nice!
 
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