Hi how do you connect the post to the bottom &amp; top plate? is it possible to cut the post to make it shorter either on top or bottom then connect them?
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The Top and bottom plates are attached by two hex screws that are recessed into the top and bottom of the post. The screw plates for the bolts are recessed into the post. I think it would be a pretty big undertaking to cut each post with a level, clean cut and would most likely result in a deformed fit where the cut is made and there is the task of fitting the screw plate so that it would properly align without cause further damage to the post itself. It would be a $100.00 experiment.
1007183
It has to be on a hard flat surface otherwise the pin won't line up. If that's your only option, you can lift the bottom of weight plates to make it aligned.
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We did it by putting in a smaller post, splitting the electric and running it to the smaller post. I can send you a pic of what it looks like if you send me an email address. It looks great works well too.
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Hello, The shaft is attached on the other side to a shallow counter sunk hole on the plate. You would need to drill through to add a shaft. Not easily done. Thank you
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6 bottom plates are included with bolt holes pre-drilled. The plates can be secured to the posts with the supplied set screw. For permanent installations I would probably drill a hole in the post and fully insert the set screw into the post.
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I bought an approx. 1" x 8" scrap piece of board that I picked up at Menard's for less than $1 and cut to fit the underneath side of the mail box with a jig saw, then marked the board where the screws would go in, and drilled pilot holes where these were marked. Then, I screwed this homemade platform on to the existing 6 x 6 square wooden post, placed mailbox onto the platform and lined up the mail box holes with the pilot holes and drilled in the screws. I'm sorry I cannot remember the exact dimensions of the underneath side of the mailbox, else would have included them. I'm not sure what you would do if you have a steel round post. You would some way of attaching the platform. I bought an approx. 1" x 8" scrap piece of board that I picked up at Menard's for less than $1 and cut to fit the underneath side of the mail box with a jig saw, then marked the board where the screws would go in, and drilled pilot holes where these were marked. Then, I screwed this homemade platform on to the existing 6 x 6 square wooden post, placed mailbox onto the platform and lined up the mail box holes with the pilot holes and drilled in the screws. I'm sorry I cannot remember the exact dimensions of the underneath side of the mailbox, else would have included them. I'm not... » Read More I bought an approx. 1" x 8" scrap piece of board that I picked up at Menard's for less than $1 and cut to fit the underneath side of the mail box with a jig saw, then marked the board where the screws would go in, and drilled pilot holes where these were marked. Then, I screwed this homemade platform on to the existing 6 x 6 square wooden post, placed mailbox onto the platform and lined up the mail box holes with the pilot holes and drilled in the screws. I'm sorry I cannot remember the exact dimensions of the underneath side of the mailbox, else would have included them. I'm not sure what you would do if you have a steel round post. You would some way of attaching the platform. « Show Less
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Just installed mine today. The top of the post was 24" to the ground. That way the the plastic sits right at ground level without a gap.
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You shouldn't have to cut it. The baffle is made of metal. You will receive a coupling that should fit the pole. Then the baffle comes apart and you'll fit it above the coupling. Sounds complicated but if I could do it anyone can.
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There's 2 circular plastic pieces with the inside shaped like a square which slides over the post, u slip on 1 at the bottom and one towards the top, and then put the mailbox over the post and then u can use screws (included) to bolt it onto the posts. it is very secure and easy. Sorry about my description I'm not familiar with parts etc. But u can have it up in 2 minutes if u already have a post: )
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The panels are not pre-connected, you have to buy panel clips at the hardware store or order online. You could do 2 sets of four panels but may need a post in between for rigidity
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3 1/4 inch between posts on bottom---width of posts is 4 5/8; top post are wider
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We used our own posts to attach the pieces. We did not use the clips. My husband screwed the pieces together. Hope this helps! :o}
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I have two of them. I tied the two together and also tied one side to a post. It's not going anywhere.
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dont forget, there is a spacer plate, at the bottom. you may have to remove the plate
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Buy wood shims. Thats what i did and it made it nice and tight fit. A 4x4 post will not be a tight fit on its own. Add some shims and it'll be perfect. Mine is rock solid after i sunk it in Quikcrete
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I stacked mine with no difficulty.. The corner posts generally extend just a little past the slats. I just put the next slat layer in the slot and added the next post. Worked just fine.
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You can use a different post. No need to spend additional money for it unless you need it. That's what we did. We love it. Super sturdy and works awesome! :)