Can this mailbox be mounted into a column?
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Definitely can be post-mounted, in fact the mailbox comes with the mounting plate, a "Patented Fast-Trak Mounting Plate for easy installation on existing posts in minutes." But if you are talking about a solid column, such as brick or stone, in which the box is embedded, (surrounded by the other material) I don't see any reason why it couldn't be, except that you'd have to be careful to leave enough room at the very bottom for the door to swing open.
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Yes, you can absolutely install the Mail Boss into a column. It has a separate mounting plate that makes this quite easy and it looks great in brick. There are some photos on the company website and Pinterest of these installations.
1398442
Yes it can. It comes with a bracket that you can attach to to either a wood or steel post. The steel post is sold separately and is made to attach to that mailbox. If you looking for a good secure mailbox set up I would recommend you the steel post too.
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Additional comments!: I looked up the mailbox and it seems to have a significant number of changes that address my "issues." I see that they give you three keys now and the keys look different, so maybe they can be copied more easily. Also, it shows that bottom plate in one of the side pictures and it's obvious that it could be mounted on a column. Probably likely that's how it's mounted most of the time. The issue of delivery of large packages is still there, though, as you can see from the picture with it open. I hope that's more helpful.
1180306
I comes with large hooks that install easily and will accommodate magazines and newspapers, but the mailbox is also very large, so these things frequently end up in there; an excellent product; highly recommended!!
46543
you could but you will have to visit a cabinet shop or other specialty shop for the hardware. Essentially this unit is assembled with long hex/allen screws with a barrel style fastener on the end. The barrel fits into cutouts in the bench, which do not move when installed, into which the long screws are screwed in.
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Yes it can be. My husband mounted it for me. If there is a will, there is a way. There are compartments to mount.
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Personally, I'd say no because it seems to be much sturdier with all of the columns attached. Before responding to this, I removed a column to verify if it would work -- and it will, BUT it feels much flimsier. Hope this helps!
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I do not think a mailbox could be mounted on it. It would not come out far enough.
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Yes it is, about half an inch to accommodate the hinged lid on top. I had to build my own mounting block as there is no mounting hardware that came with my order. I would not have purchased this mailbox should I have known this beforehand.
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I think you can. The two end columns should still hold up well providing that the printer, etc. are not too heavy.
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You have to have a vertical post and a horizontal thing on which to screw the box down to. But...I do not recommend this mailbox at all if you are getting it to prevent mail theft. It's easy for someone with a relatively slim arm to reach in and grab mail.
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I screwed a 2x6 atop the post and then layed the mailbox on top if it and screwed it in. This supported the whole box and there are holes in the base to do so. Very nice for the price
888388
Yes! This is the very reason I bought this. Older type of construction with metal flag and the upper and lower metal latch. Nothing cheap about this mailbox!
861970
I suppose you could with the right fasteners. The hangers on the back wall of the mailbox are just teardrop shaped slo for screw to go through and hold to wall.
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The mailbox has to be secured with lag bolts and it would be very difficult to fasten it to concrete. The opening for the post is three sides fixed and one side open. It does not slide down over the post.
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Yes! It can be built in to a cabinet. That's how I installed mine and it works great!
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Sorry, not sure I know the answer to your question. I purchased the mail box and matching post made by the same company. It has been too long since I installed everything to recall had the base mounted to the post.
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Of course not. The post is not included. I bought 4 x 4 in Lowe's and the mailbox fits great.
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As I remember, the mailbox has a recessed area on the bottom. I cut a board to fit the recess, about 3/4" thick. With the board then mounted on the top of the post that's in the ground. I placed the mailbox on the board & screwed through the overhang, into the board. It makes it secure.