The Mailbox Post: Timber Frame Plan & Cut Sheet Package Cut Sheets - Shelter Institute
The Mailbox Post: Timber Frame Plan & Cut Sheet Package Cut Sheets - Shelter Institute
The Mailbox Post: Timber Frame Plan & Cut Sheet Package Cut Sheets - Shelter Institute

The Mailbox Post: Timber Frame Plan & Cut Sheet Package

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A real timber frame at mailbox scale. The curb appeal project that teaches joinery.

Best For

  • Weekend joinery practice
  • Statement curb appeal
  • Gifts for new homeowners

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In stock at 873 US-1, Woolwich, ME 04579 · Usually ready in 24 hours

In stock at 873 US-1, Woolwich, ME 04579

The Mailbox Post: Timber Frame Plan & Cut Sheet Package

Available for pickup

873 US-1, Woolwich, ME 04579

Usually ready in 24 hours

873 U.S. 1
Woolwich ME 04579
United States

+12074427938

The Mailbox Post is a timber frame mailbox post plan and cut sheet package from Shelter Institute: a post 74 in above ground with a 56 in beam, made to go with our Timber Frame Mailbox Post Online Course.

It's a real frame at the friendliest scale, with real joints and real layout, and a finished piece the neighbors will notice at the curb. It takes an 8x8 x 10 ft Eastern White Pine post (or another species), an 8x8 x 4 ft pressure-treated base, a 4x6 x 4 ft Eastern White Pine brace, hardwood wedge stock and 3/4 in pegs. There are two packets, Nominal Dimension and Full Dimension, so the drawings match the stock you're cutting. You'll get PDF plans by email and 11 x 17 in plans by mail.

We process every digital order by hand. Once yours is ready, you'll get an email from me (Blueberry). Open it, click the link, and the file is yours.

Since it's one of us doing it and not a machine, orders placed overnight, on weekends or on holidays will wait until we're back in the shop. We're usually pretty quick, and we appreciate your patience.

  • Options: Nominal Dimension; Full Dimension
  • Post: 74 in above ground; 56 in beam; 46 in deep
  • Timbers: 8x8 x 10 ft Eastern White Pine (or other species), 8x8 x 4 ft pressure-treated base, 4x6 x 4 ft Eastern White Pine brace, hardwood wedge stock, 3/4 in pegs
  • Includes: PDF plans by email and 11 x 17 in hard copy plans by mail
  • Pairs with: Timber Frame Mailbox Post Online Course
  • Made in: Woolwich, Maine by Shelter Institute

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