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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New Smyrna Beach, Florida
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Originally Posted by mthomas58 View Post
Mail box post re-fresh. Made this post approx 10 yrs ago. Sanded it filled in all cracks and JB Welded cracked off corner of on of the decorative ends then repainted. I have had to replace the rotted out platform that the box is screwed to numerous times so I made a new one out of PT Pine finished with cutting board oil that is 1/4" stand off mounted using composite DECK2WALL SPACERS allowing water to drain and magnets vs screws to attach the mailbox. I used a router to flush mount the magnets and stand off mount the DECK2WALL SPACER pucks. I think this setup will greatly resist rot.
Looks great, Mark!

Narcissus at the base of the post?

Also, does using magnets vs. fasteners also assist with rust mitigation?

Thanks!
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