I bought this post and intend to use a 4 by 4 wood post in cement as the anchor. The internal dimensions of this post is 4" by 4". But when you talk about a 4" by 4" lumber, the dimensions are only 3.5" by 3.5". So this post will not fit tightly over a 4 by 4 lumber. Am I missing something? I bought this post and intend to use a 4 by 4 wood post in cement as the anchor. The internal dimensions of this post is 4" by 4". But when you talk about a 4" by 4" lumber, the... » Read More I bought this post and intend to use a 4 by 4 wood post in cement as the anchor. The internal dimensions of this post is 4" by 4". But when you talk about a 4" by 4" lumber, the dimensions are only 3.5" by 3.5". So this post will not fit tightly over a 4 by 4 lumber. Am I missing something? « Show Less
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I put this over my 4 x 4 post that our old mailbox was on. It wasn't completely snug but it wasn't real loose either. It worked out great and still looks great. It was so easy to install. The bottom piece will not lay level unless the ground around the base is level too. Hope this was helpful!
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You need to shim it. I put some shims at the top and bottom of the wood post and I fits nice and tight.
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Buy wood shims. Thats what i did and it made it nice and tight fit. A 4x4 post will not be a tight fit on its own. Add some shims and it'll be perfect. Mine is rock solid after i sunk it in Quikcrete
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I had a small space between the new post and sleeve so I wedged a standard plastic shim in the gap at the top rear of the post and that held it nicely in place.
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The nominal dimensions of the 4x4 shouldn't be an issue. The important consideration is the plumb of the post. Insure that the 4x is straight and then mount your post over it butting two adjacent sides; secure with screws. I hope this helps.
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I installed mine just as you plan and it is perfectly fine. It will not fit tightly, but it isn't too loose either. You'll be more annoyed that the bolts will go into the corners rather than the sides.
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Hey Michael.....unfortunately, I did not keep this gate .......I ordered a totally different gate that worked much better for me.......it is a free standing wood gate mfg by RICHELL. ......it is 20.1" high. Span: small adjusts from openings 26.4" to 40.2" wide. Large: adjusts to openings of 39.8" to 71.3". The side panel base is designed to prevent tipping over & it has rubber feet to protect floor surfaces. The best thing is you don't have to "hop over a gate" as it has a 'door, that swings in either direction. Hope this information is helpful, sorry I couldn't help you with the 3 in 1 gate. Barbara Hey Michael.....unfortunately, I did not keep this gate .......I ordered a totally different gate that worked much better for me.......it is a free standing wood gate mfg by RICHELL. ......it is 20.1" high. Span: small adjusts from openings 26.4" to 40.2" wide. Large: adjusts to openings of 39.8" to 71.3". The side panel base is designed to prevent tipping over & it has rubber feet to protect floor surfaces. The best thing is you don't have to "hop over a gate" as it has a 'door, that swings in either direction. Hope this information is helpful, sorry I... » Read More Hey Michael.....unfortunately, I did not keep this gate .......I ordered a totally different gate that worked much better for me.......it is a free standing wood gate mfg by RICHELL. ......it is 20.1" high. Span: small adjusts from openings 26.4" to 40.2" wide. Large: adjusts to openings of 39.8" to 71.3". The side panel base is designed to prevent tipping over & it has rubber feet to protect floor surfaces. The best thing is you don't have to "hop over a gate" as it has a 'door, that swings in either direction. Hope this information is helpful, sorry I couldn't help you with the 3 in 1 gate. Barbara « Show Less
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Hi Carol. If you receive ones exactly the same size as the ones I received - no, they will not fit. My posts are exactly 5" x 5" and they fit perfectly. There appears to be different sizes from different vendors all claiming to fit. The first batch I purchased from another vendor claimed to fit 5 x 5 and didn't. Luckily they were returned no questions asked.
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It is designed for a four inch post. Suppose you could gerryrig it. The lights are spectacular and a great size. Work great. Think it would be worth the effort. Lois
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This is a reply to an old post but a warning to others. DO NOT PUT SAND directly inside the posts as the sand will get wet and rot the posts from the inside. Best thing is to get 2 inch PVC and fill it with the sand and cap it off at the top. The 2 inch pvc will fit nicely inside the 3 Inch Diameter posts.
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It has to be installed over an existing post secured in the ground. They recomend a 4x4 but I had a 3 inch round aluminum pole set in concrete so I made wooden adapter brackets so the post thought it was going over a 4x4. Pictures available on request.
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It's for dimensional lumber and will call for a liquid adhesive to attach them. None the less it finishes off the post nicely.
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Sorry, NO. The base is wide enough for a 6 by 6 inch piece of wood ( pressure-treated preferred) which can then be mounted on a 4 by 4 inch post. The 2x2 is too small for a secure mount.
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I think it will fit fine. Mine is on a wood 4 x 4 post and really doesn't even need to be screwed in. It fits tight when pressed on the post. We love ours. Not a lot of light, but enough.
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I got this for my father but off the top of my husbands head, he doesn't think it would work a 4" post. I will find out what my father thine though!
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I am not sure what the inside measurements were. I had a 6x6 post that I completely removed. I also removed the surrounding cement so that I could start over to make sure that the new structure was level on all sides. There is no center post needed for this mailbox. The post is very heavy and as I remember the steel was about 1/4" thick. The mailbox has been up sense September of last year and it looks great. Roy
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The lower frame is designed to fit over the end of a 4X4 post. It is secured by screwing provided screws thru the side of the base into the wood. I suppose you could improvise by creating a 4X4 block to attach the light to, then attach the block to the rail. Guess depends on how wide/narrow your rail is too. Suppose it could work, with possible modification.
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The molded plastic ends are pre drilled to accommodate four 2x4's, not three. Two 2x6s will not cover the plastic base; my bench constructed with four 2x4s has a slight gap between boards and measures 15 inches wide. The support plank across the bottom must be 2x4. As a matter of interest, a 2x4 is actually 3.5 inches wide and a 2x6 is actually 5.5 inches wide, so the substitution you mentioned will not yield the same total width measurements.
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Kevin, sorry for the late reply. The internal dimension of the trellis is 4' 1". Using the supplied metal anchors and concrete, there was plenty of room to span my 36" sidewalk. For a 48" walk, I would imagine your installation will turn out just fine, providing that your concrete pour does not exceed 48" under the soil. In fact, if the concrete edge is smooth, it will make the trellis alignment easier than in my installation. Hope this helps. ...Randy...
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The post is 22 inches long. They said the post was 2"X2" diameter. It's not. It is actually 1 3/4" X 1 3/4". Which did not fit my Nautilus system. Double check your measurements before you order. They would not take it back or refund.
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My dad made a wooden base and made it slightly larger than 8x10. Maybe a couple cms over. I would guess what ever you want for cement. Hope this helps
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I believe my posts are 3" as well. I used a rim of duct tape (torn to 1/2 the width) to widen the top of the post so these would fit tight. I did not drill holes in the posts , knowing I will replace these in 5 to 10 yrs. Hope that helps.