New fence, gate and mail dropbox

Lorraine28

We fixed 2 broken fences around our backyard after rough weather damage in Gisborne which inspired us to put up a new fence in the front then a gate and create a mail dropbox for parcels

We viewed youtube vids and used our sons makita tools he left with us before he relocated to Aussie keeping the cost just for materials and worked on the project every weekend for about 2 months

Materials

Corrugated iron, wood, karaka paint, cement, hinges latches, an old bbq handle, latches, screws and 4 handles, bolts, wheels x2, nails

Tools

Makita tools, nail gun, drill, table saw, grinder, paint brush, clamps, level, chalk string

Steps

Step 1

dig holes put in posts and set in concrete

Step 2

paint all 3x karaka paint

Step 3

Finished fence

Step 4

Constructing gate

Step 5

corrugated iron up

Step 6

gate complete

Step 7

constructing mail dropbox

Step 8

mail dropbox set up before cementing base

Step 9

inside of mail dropbox before putting in cushions for parcel drop

Step 10

our self made mail dropbox!

My partner designed a triangle piece to point to the latch that opens the dropbox and we took the handle off an old bbq to use to pull

JacobZ

Hi @Lorraine28,

The fence looks fantastic and that gate is one of the sturdiest looking gates I think I've ever seen.

I love the idea behind your parcel drop box and the execution is fantastic. The corrugated iron also looks fantastic alongside your choice of paint.

You and your partner should be very proud of what you have accomplished here. This is some fantastic work.

Thank you for sharing your project.

Jacob