Solid Brass Mailbox Door and FREE Mail Truck Bank Plan!

Designed in the tradition of the original post office box, this solid brass door can be used in a variety of projects like this Mail Truck Bank.

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Mail Truck Bank Hardware Kit includes: four 2-3/4'' Spoked Wheels, 1-1/4'' Steering Wheel, two 1/2'' Headlights and one Solid Brass Mailbox Door.

Build this nostalgic Mail Truck Bank and capture the imagination of a child! This easy-to-build plan uses our Solid Brass Mailbox Door #55358 to commemorate the stalwart little truck that kept America's mail moving during the 1920's. Get your FREE downloadable plan of the Mail Truck Bank. Click Here for an alternative PDF version. The Mail Truck Bank Plan PDF version requires Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available at no charge. Download Acrobat Reader The Solid Brass Mailbox Door features a glass window, 5-pin cylinder cam lock, removeable nameplate holder and two keys (all doors keyed differently). Door and frame measure 3-5/8" W x 5" H. Mounts in opening approx. 3-3/16" W x 4-5/8" H. With powder-coated finish.     Small headlight measures 1/2" wide with a 1/4" tenon. Spoked Wheels come with tapered axle pegs, sold in sets of 4. Wheel size is 2-3/4" x 11/16". Axel 7/32" x 1-7/16".   For a finishing touch, add a Brass Coin Slot (sold separately).

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Customer Reviews and Photos for: Solid Brass Mailbox Door and FREE Mail Truck Bank Plan! Average Rating: (4.2) (13 customer reviews) Add your review...

1) Submitted by Ken Batz, from Lake City, IA on 3/23/2009 Customer Rating: My father-in-law retired from the postal service after 35 years of service. When he passed away, my wife inherited a number of old brass mail box doors that had served the local post office from 1909 until they were abandoned in 1962 when a new post office was built. For years, we debated on what to do with them until I saw Rockler's plans for a postal truck bank. Perfect! I ordered the wheels, plans, etc. and made four for Christmas presents for my kids and granddaughters. Now I'm getting requests for more. Since I'm running low on the antique doors, I am using the doors from Rockler who I want to thank for the idea. Great Christmas presents for the grandkids (click to see full-size picture in new window)

2) Submitted by Wayne A. Tippin Sr. on 3/4/2009 Customer Rating: My father made me a truck when I was a small child and I still have it. My father has been gone for many years now, but every time I look at that truck, it brings him back to me. I saw the mailbox banks on your website and I wanted to make them for my four grandchildren, hoping the trucks would remind them of me many years from now. Unfortunately, I don't have a table saw, a router or any sophisticated machines. What I do have is a circular saw, an orbital sander, and a hand-held jigsaw. Well, we must make do with what we have, right? I had to hold the edges against the sander to round them. I think they're not so bad, for an amateur. Thanks for the bank idea - they aren't professional, but "Grandpa made it for them." It means more than you know. (click to see full-size picture in new window)

3) Submitted by Ken Cornwell, from Southport, NC on 11/12/2008 Customer Rating: This was my first try at building to a drawing. The trickiest part was in assembly wherein you needed to avoid blocking further operations. (click to see full-size picture in new window)

4) Submitted by Jeff Merrick, from Warrensburg, MO on 7/15/2008 Customer Rating: I ordered two of these. The mailbox door is excellent quality. Heavy feel to it and well made.

5) Submitted by JDC, from Owingsville, KY on 8/19/2009 Customer Rating: I recently (Mar. 27, 2009) retired and built myself a hobby shop. I equipped the shop with a new table saw, planer, drill press, new router table, compound miter-saw, cabinet makers work bench, dust collector, and a small wood lathe. A metal lathe and small mill will be my next additions. My third non-repair project was this mailbox bank truck. I downloaded the plan many months ago and finally purchased the mailbox door this past July. I also purchased the wheels and headlights listed below it. In addition I purchased the small steering wheel sold by Rockler. With all the required materials in hand I set to work following the instructions noted in the downloaded plan. Everything was fine until it came to the headlights. I noticed that the instructions called for ¾” diameter headlights and the ones I had purchased were 3/8”. I therefore assumed that the instructions were correct and turned my on ¾” lights on my lathe. The results were good and I think it looks better then the one pictured with Rockler’s mailbox. Another alteration (customization) to the plan was the radiator. It called for a piece of fiber glass patching mesh but since I did not have that in stock I substituted a piece of black sandpaper (80 grit) for the mesh. I think it turned out excellent. When I got to installing the door it fit like a glove. The only problem (minor) that I had was driving the screws that hold the door in. The door opening restricts access to the screw heads and they had to be driven in at a slight angle. Like I indicated it was a minor problem and does not affect the look or function of the truck/bank. I was also a mildly disappointed in the door in that it is suppose to be solid brass (certainly weighs like it) but it has been painted entirely with a brass colored paint. Given these minor issues, if you are looking for a nice project that results in a high sense of accomplishment plus makes a great gift, I highly recommend the door for use with Rockler’s plan. It also makes a nice replica of a stand alone mail box. My Wooden Truck (click to see full-size picture in new window)

6) Submitted by David Montgomery, from Montpelier, VT on 6/6/2008 Customer Rating: After being a Letter Carrier for 42 years I wanted to make a mailbox bank that I used every day. So I built the collection box bank pictured below. Your products and your service is "First Class". My Mailbox (click to see full-size picture in new window)

7) Submitted by Marvin R Lybbert, from Moses Lake, WA on 3/21/2008 Customer Rating: I have made 3 trucks and one log cabin using the mailbox doors. Yes, the 5th wheel plate pivots. I am in the process of my 4th truck (1931 Model A. They have been given as gifts to special people in my life. 2nd of 4 customized truck banks (click to see full-size picture in new window)

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