Turn your boring mailbox into a handcrafted work of art! This original, easy-to-make design uses a standard US metal mailbox for the body. Head and legs are made from standard 3/4" and 1-1/2" thick wood. Complete instructions and painting details are included on our full-size pattern.
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Description: Beagle Mailbox
Dimensions: About 25" Tall from the tip of his head to the bottom of his foot (including the mailfox.
Wood:
one 2X10 x 24"long board, #2 or better grade pine
one 1X8 x 72" long board, #2 or better grade pine
one 5" x 13" piece of 1/2" thick exterior grade plywood
Hardware:
screws-four #6 x 1 1/4" long, flat head
screws-fourteen #6 x 3/4" long, round head
Tools:
Hand held sabre saw with a smooth cutting non-chipping blade
drill with 5/32" and 7/32" dia. drill bits
screwdriver
Supplies:
transfer paper, pencil & clear tape
sandpaper-medium & fine grits
wood filler-non shrinking, fast drying for wood flaws (#WF8)
paint brushes-2", 3/4" & 1/4" wide brushes
wood glue-exterior (#GLUETB3)
Paint:
white water base primer for a base coat (#PRIMQT)
PP01-pinecone brown
PP14-cloud white
PP21-wrought iron black
Sealer:
high-grade, non-yellowing, semi-gloss UV protected project sealer for outdoor protection
Other Supplies:
one mailbox, standard metal U.S. Mail.
eyes-two 18mm, plastic brown (#PE124)