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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. The Solid Brass Mailbox Door features a glass window, 5-pin cylinder cam lock, removable 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.
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Technical Details
- Easy-to-build plan uses our Solid Brass Mailbox Door (55358)
- Glass window
- 5-pin cylinder cam lock
- Removable nameplate holder
- Includes Spoked Wheels (Set of 4) and two Small 1/2'' Headlight Toy Parts and one Steering Wheel
- Two keys (all doors keyed differently)
- Door and frame measure 3-5/8'' W x 5'' H
- Mounts in an opening approx. 3-3/16'' W x 4-5/8'' H
- Durable powder-coated finish
What's in the Box?
- One Solid Brass Mailbox Door with two keys
- Spoked Wheels (Set of 4)
- Two Small 1/2'' Headlight Toy Parts
- One Steering Wheel
Get your FREE downloadable plan of the Mail Truck Bank.
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Customer Reviews and Photos for:
Solid Brass Mailbox Door and FREE Mail Truck Bank Plan!
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Average Rating:
3.9
(17 customer reviews)
$45.69
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1) Submitted by
Dale Evans, from Clinton, WA
on 12/12/2010
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Mighty fine 1-1/4" steering wheel.
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2) Submitted by
Ken Batz, from Lake City, IA
on 3/23/2009
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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.
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3) Submitted by
Wayne A. Tippin Sr.
on 3/4/2009
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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.
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4) Submitted by
Ken Cornwell, from Southport, NC
on 11/12/2008
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This was my first try at building to a drawing. The trickiest part was in assembly wherein you needed to avoid blocking further operations.
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5) 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.
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6) Submitted by
JDC, from Owingsville, KY
on 8/19/2009
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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.
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7) Submitted by
David Montgomery, from Montpelier, VT
on 6/6/2008
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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".
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