can this be mounted over a 3x3 inch steel post, using shims or gap filler to secure ?
1372387
Yes it could, with right size shims, BUT DON'T BUY THIS ITEM, THE mild SUMMER HEAT caused to the plastic to deform, after one month the box was leaning forward, NO CUSTOMER SERVICE, Buy anything else or you will be sorry
1372388
It would be tough as it would be hard to center. Maybe if the shim was the entire length - Maybe...Tough to do brother.
1068113
I have not yet mounted it, just came the other day. It looks like 3/8 bolts or lag screws would work well. I did not measure the mounting hole, but they are larger than 3/8. Be sure to look at other comments and product reviews. This is a quality vise, but the specs are not accurate as listed on Amazon.
1870118
Yes. 3" is 75mm (approx.). This mount supports the following standard mounting hole patterns (in mm): 75x75 100x100 200x200
2160102
Not recommended. I used it with a carbon post, which did snap. I believe it was due to the way this system mounts.
200230
It actually has parts for circular and square posts. My post is 3 1/2" square. It works well. I'm not sure of the maximum dimensions.
516061
Paul: You can shim it if you want, but for a 1/4" space I would just center the safe and use longer bolts (the ones that came with the safe are too short in my opinion. In my case I had a 24" on center space so I used 4x4 spacers. Even with that I had a 1/4" gap on each side. Using 3" bolts I bolted the safe in. Works great. Mark
937503
No way will it fit a square post. I believe I have a 3" round post and it was a very snug fit.
1980709
No...cannot be used without post. Suggest 4x4 about 6 inches attach to railing. Mount to short post.
1189062
Yes you should be fine as long a it is a permanent mount. I would not recommend a 3 foot if you are using a magnet mount.
516058
Yes, you can either put some 1/4" shim stock on the studs or like in my case, i just tighted the lag bolts until I felt slight resistance. don't overtighten or you could deform the safe. My gap was slightly less than 1/4" on each side (wood and houses aren't perfect) but it is plenty strong. I'm not overly concerned about would be theives from prying it out since mine safe is hidden and to be honest, if they find it and want it, they will find a way to get it out.
1839688
I'm not sure about putting it together like that. You would lose some stability because there would be nothing to keep the posts in place. Don't think that would work.
516057
Shim and/or float between the studs by centering with tightening the screws on each side. I doubt it will be an issue. Framing members are not that accurate when constructed in the field. You may find the opening slightly smaller in reality. Good lock.
489283
Yes, much like the 2 side flanges (with the bolt/screw holes) that flare out, there are 2 flanges that flare inwards towards the inside hollow part of the base. These are the same thickness as the rest of the material on the base (about 1/8" to 3/16") and they keep the post from direct contact with the surface that the base is mounted on.Note that the base is tapered very slightly for a snug fit for the post and has screw holes on the vertical sides for screws to secure the post to the base itself. If you're really concerned about any post contact with the surface, you may want to consider not having the post slide all the way down to the bottom (but I would not recommend this). Yes, much like the 2 side flanges (with the bolt/screw holes) that flare out, there are 2 flanges that flare inwards towards the inside hollow part of the base. These are the same thickness as the rest of the material on the base (about 1/8" to 3/16") and they keep the post from direct contact with the surface that the base is mounted on.Note that the base is tapered very slightly for a snug fit for the post and has screw holes on the vertical sides for screws to secure the post to the base itself. If you're really concerned about any post contact with the surface, you... » Read More Yes, much like the 2 side flanges (with the bolt/screw holes) that flare out, there are 2 flanges that flare inwards towards the inside hollow part of the base. These are the same thickness as the rest of the material on the base (about 1/8" to 3/16") and they keep the post from direct contact with the surface that the base is mounted on.Note that the base is tapered very slightly for a snug fit for the post and has screw holes on the vertical sides for screws to secure the post to the base itself. If you're really concerned about any post contact with the surface, you may want to consider not having the post slide all the way down to the bottom (but I would not recommend this). « Show Less
1360911
I put the calipers on my bike post and it shows it to be one and one-sixteenth inches (1-1/16"); I had to use two of the three plastic shims that come with it to make the rack fit properly on the post. Without taking the rack off to measure the opening without any shims in place, it appears it should accommodate a post upwards of 1-1/4" thick. With all three shims in place it should probably fit a post as small as 1", or possibly just a little less. The three shims included should allow it to fit about any standard post, I would think, but not sure what acceptable standard post sizes really are.
1641647
You could thru bolt a one foot piece of 2×6 to each side of the fence and then mount the holds to that. I suspect they may be a bit spongy as the chain link fence has some give but, it would work.
1629350
Not really. We mounted it on top of a 4"x4" post. The hidden mounting (to keep thieves from stealing the whole box) is on the bottom, which is flat.
849238
If you are inventive then I think you can make it work but its default is to mount over a 4x4 post. One person already suggested drilling through the pipe and bolting it in and I think that would work. Personally, I don't know your specifics, but I might try to strap a 2x4 to your pole and mount the mailbox to it or something along those lines.