I was not gifted with any creative genes in my formation, so I always have to go with some inspiration from another source for anything I do. So the current question has to do with the PO box doors, and various projects built with them. I'm looking for a book(s) that might have ideas specific to the doors and can't find any. Does anyone know if there was some ever published? I have probably 10 of these doors in 3 sizes on hand and would like to go ahead and built some things using them.

No book but I have built a large box . Maybe 10 x 12 for a large door. Used raised panel bit for the center panel . Think that was lacewood with cherry box and bloodwood trim. This can either sit with door upright or facing forward.

 

Also wife bought a bank just the size of a small one with a brass coin slot on top.

 

Edited August 26, 20205 yr by Gerald

I did a search here and found several ideas-

https://www.lumberjocks.com/search_results?cx=017914489645407774653%3Agwwk-zif3wk&cof=FORID%3A9&safe=high&q=antique+post+office+door&sa.x=0&sa.y=0

 

 

Thanks guys. Lew some things like that PO truck over at LJ and another I saw was in the shape of a street mailbox were 2 I've seen that I really liked.

I can't answer your question(s), but look for a wooden toy truck plan and add the PO box door to the back side of the truck box.  Danl

You know, Danl, you gave me an idea. There was a company called Meisel something-or-other that used to send me catalogs. They were small woodworking project plans that included clocks, toys,and all kinds of stuff. If they are still in business it might be a good place to check out. As soon as I finish this I'm going to search their website.

You might try a search on Pinterest also.  I've spent a lot of time there, just looking at stuff.

Here's a couple used in banks for our grands.