The existing mailbox pole is a round 3" pipe in concrete. Is there a way we could make this work or is 4x4 absolute?
849234
the mailbox sleeve will fit over your existing post..you will have to drill clean through and use nut and bolts instead of the lag bolts they provide
849235
The center of the bottom portion is molded around a 4x4. Depending on how handy you are, you might be able to rig it to a round pipe. You'd probably have to drill a pilot hold in the pipe, then drill the plastic into the pipe.
849236
It's made so the 4x4 fits perfectly and is screwed in to secure it. I just don't see how a pipe could work- even if you could screw through the metal, since the pipe is round the fit wouldn't be solid and the box would be wobbly.
849237
Drill 2 1/2" holes through pipe and secure with 2 bolts long enough to take washers and nuts.
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.
849239
Yes, you can fit a round object in a square box in this case, lol! When you slip the mailbox post over the round 3" pipe, you will need to drill 2 holes into the pipe so you can secure the mailbox to the round pole.
849240
it fits perfect over a 4x4. if it goes over a pipe, it may wobble, the 4x4 stables it.
1756666
It has to be installed over a 4x4 pressure treated post, which is set in concrete.
1197618
I am using 4 X 3 and that pretty much fills it up. I don't think yours would work
751890
We bought brackets and put 4x4 posts inside the pvc posts and then bolted the brackets to the posts and to our concrete patio. You could cut square holes in pavers then concrete your 4x4 posts in ground then slide your pvc posts over the wooden 4x4's
2146719
This is not for a 4x4 post...either square or round........its for a metal pole or a wood pole like you would use in your closet. Either square or round will work as long as the pole is under about 2 "It really keeps the nest safe. ..from everything
659542
A 4x4 would fit in the lower portion of the post but not the upper portion. Even if the upper portion was wide enough the bolts used to secure the mailbox protrude into the interior of the post and would block the 4x4. You will need to remove the post from your current mailbox.
262227
Sorry, it was perfect for me, a short little runt (5'3"). Seems like elsewhere on the Internet or on Amazon others had commented about adding (splicing in) another length of pipe to bottom to raise the top section, but I'm not exactly sure how that was done. Need some mechanical engineer type person. The other possibility might be in building up the concrete on the outside and any internal PVC or steel pipe that the two pieces could fit on - but you'd need to reinforce from the outside. Instructions were like to sink 20" of the pole into the ground for stability (I forget the exact number, but it was a ways on down, to give it stability.). So if you made the concrete footing shallower relative to the ground level then you likely will need to have some sort of buttress on the outside, or extra bracing from the ends of the horizontal "T" pole down to the ground (and the appropriate safety "flags" or coloring or flower vines or something so that people don't hurt themselves tripping over the guy wires. Anyway, this is kinda off my head but sorry I don't have a really great solution other then just to research other places. The pole is just about right for me... the clothes line is starting to get a little droopy and catch on my top knot but I just need to tighten them to make it not tangle it up with my head. Otherwise it's working out just fine for me.
2157510
The mailbox is attached to a 4 x 4 post. It's height can be adjusted from 52 to something higher. It all depends upon the height of the post out of the ground.It is a good mailbox and I would order it again.
113464
yes it can be mounted to 4 X 4 post but some modification first. get 2" X 8" pipe and mount feeder to it,then drill 2" hole in top of post and insert the pipe & feeder to it
2255496
This is a old fashion mailbox. you fit a board under it and attach that to a post and sit the box on top the board and put screws into the bottom sides.......it's the only way I know to attach it.......
296728
Haven't put my son's up yet. It's in the garage. It sounds to me like you will need to build a form up to the level of existing pad and pour concrete 12 inches deep to mount pole in. I don't think extending pole is an option.
1404155
No, I would not recommend you doing that with that much weight overhead. Post need to be set in ground properly with concrete if you plan too add that kind of weight overhead and it is safer for you and your family.
659544
The mailbox does not fit over the post. It attaches 'via the bracket that come with the mailbox.
876073
i don't think it is large enough for a mailbox, the holes are about 3-4" apart.
1171452
The part of the pole that is designed to go into the concrete is only about 4" long. The fence would not be stable in the grass.
1215843
My railings are only 1" wide so the planters slope forward rather than hanging upright. The thicker the railing the more upright the planter boxes will be. I think 3" would be perfect. And, be sure to add drainage holes. I used an awl and hammer and it worked perfectly.
1088426
I installed the same mailbox last year. It will not fit the post you have. Your local lowes or home depot sales the kit that fix it perfect. Just pour a little concrete in the bottom of the hole once the post is in place.