Granite mail box post?

8gv · 05-28-2015, 05:01 PM

As part of my pending migration to the Granite State, I figure a granite mail box post is in order.

Any tips, info. and referrals are welcome!

Thanks

Lakeboater · 05-28-2015, 09:05 PM

I think they look great but....Keep it out of the reach of the snowplow wings. We saw plenty laying flat this year.

8gv · 05-28-2015, 10:40 PM

I suppose the bigger, or in this case heavier, they are the harder they fall.

Locating it away from the road somewhat should help but I expect the postal service has some standards for location as well.

And then there's dig safe...

secondcurve · 05-29-2015, 05:23 AM

Google Yankee Mailbox. I believe they only serve Massachusetts but their site will give you some great ideas. The concept is you order your mailbox online and a couple of days latter you come home and your old mailbox is gone and a new granite mailbox is in place. Vert good quality and service. I'm uncertain if there is a similar outfit in NH. Good luck.

winnipiseogee · 05-29-2015, 05:27 AM

http://www.swensongranite.com/products/posts.php

We've used them a lot - they are local and have great granite stuff!

Flyfisha · 05-29-2015, 06:44 AM

Sunapee Granite Works
Sunapee, NH 03782 - View Map
Phone: (603) 763-2233

Although located in Sunapee, this place is incredible!! Owned and operated by the Stocker family they have it all!! If not, they will make it. Located on 103-B they are always around and are really a great family!!

8gv · 05-29-2015, 07:36 AM

Thanks for the advice posted so far!

I'll contact Svenson, I'm half Swedish so maybe I can get a discount.

SIKSUKR · 05-29-2015, 12:11 PM

My next mailbox post will be granite and I am concerned about snowplows taking it out since 2 of my neighbors had their granite knocked over.Here is what I'm going with.Granite post set back 4 ft with this swinging box mount.
Here is the website to see how it works.http://www.mailswing.com/

TheProfessor · 05-29-2015, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lakeboater

I think they look great but....Keep it out of the reach of the snowplow wings. We saw plenty laying flat this year.

Over the years I have had to replace mailbox half dozen times.
Had to replace the post 3 times.
All because of the plow wing.

If you are here year round, then you would have to shovel out mailbox.
If seasonal, then just take the mailbox down.

dpg · 06-01-2015, 06:23 AM

Interesting topic been looking for one in Mass the wife gave me a discount coupon this weekend from the mail. 189.00 post and 150.00 to install is that in line with what they get? This one is a real tall one a probably very heavy may not bother installing myself.

Blue Thunder · 06-01-2015, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpg

Interesting topic been looking for one in Mass the wife gave me a discount coupon this weekend from the mail. 189.00 post and 150.00 to install is that in line with what they get? This one is a real tall one a probably very heavy may not bother installing myself.

Seems reasonable to me. Swenson Granite works gets between $215 and $289 for a 7"X 7"X 7' post including the wrought iron mailbox bracket. It just depends on whether you want the split face or rock face "look".

BT

dpg · 06-01-2015, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

Seems reasonable to me. Swenson Granite works gets between $215 and $289 for a 7"X 7"X 7' post including the wrought iron mailbox bracket. It just depends on whether you want the split face or rock face "look".

BT

Yeah the add did say it includes the mailbox bracket also. I don't know what a split or rock face is. With one I saw the "Bracket" was simply two screws sticking out of the post to attach to the back of the mailbox.

Blue Thunder · 06-01-2015, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpg

Yeah the add did say it includes the mailbox bracket also. I don't know what a split or rock face is. With one I saw the "Bracket" was simply two screws sticking out of the post to attach to the back of the mailbox.

http://www.swensongranite.com/resources/finishes.php

Click through the various options....

Slainte · 06-01-2015, 12:17 PM

We used Dolbier in Moultonborough - great job, no muss, sunk it deep so there'd be no problems and it was done on time and their price was fair!

05-28-2015, 05:01 PM	#1
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 61 Thanked 701 Times in 455 Posts	Granite mail box post? As part of my pending migration to the Granite State, I figure a granite mail box post is in order. Any tips, info. and referrals are welcome! Thanks

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Lakeboater Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 391 Thanks: 20 Thanked 130 Times in 93 Posts	tip I think they look great but....Keep it out of the reach of the snowplow wings. We saw plenty laying flat this year.

05-29-2015, 06:44 AM	#6
Flyfisha Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rattlesnake Island Posts: 139 Thanks: 58 Thanked 45 Times in 23 Posts	Sunapee Granite Works Sunapee Granite Works Sunapee, NH 03782 - View Map Phone: (603) 763-2233 Although located in Sunapee, this place is incredible!! Owned and operated by the Stocker family they have it all!! If not, they will make it. Located on 103-B they are always around and are really a great family!!

05-29-2015, 12:11 PM	#8
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	My next mailbox post will be granite and I am concerned about snowplows taking it out since 2 of my neighbors had their granite knocked over.Here is what I'm going with.Granite post set back 4 ft with this swinging box mount. Here is the website to see how it works.http://www.mailswing.com/ Attached Images __________________ SIKSUKR

05-28-2015, 10:40 PM	#3
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 61 Thanked 701 Times in 455 Posts	I suppose the bigger, or in this case heavier, they are the harder they fall. Locating it away from the road somewhat should help but I expect the postal service has some standards for location as well. And then there's dig safe...

05-29-2015, 05:23 AM	#4
secondcurve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,084 Thanks: 1,267 Thanked 557 Times in 286 Posts	Google Yankee Mailbox. I believe they only serve Massachusetts but their site will give you some great ideas. The concept is you order your mailbox online and a couple of days latter you come home and your old mailbox is gone and a new granite mailbox is in place. Vert good quality and service. I'm uncertain if there is a similar outfit in NH. Good luck.

05-29-2015, 05:27 AM	#5
winnipiseogee Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 297 Thanks: 67 Thanked 152 Times in 79 Posts	http://www.swensongranite.com/products/posts.php We've used them a lot - they are local and have great granite stuff!

05-29-2015, 07:36 AM	#7
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 61 Thanked 701 Times in 455 Posts	Thanks for the advice posted so far! I'll contact Svenson, I'm half Swedish so maybe I can get a discount.

06-01-2015, 06:23 AM	#10
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,560 Thanks: 149 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Interesting topic been looking for one in Mass the wife gave me a discount coupon this weekend from the mail. 189.00 post and 150.00 to install is that in line with what they get? This one is a real tall one a probably very heavy may not bother installing myself.

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Slainte Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	We used Dolbier in Moultonborough - great job, no muss, sunk it deep so there'd be no problems and it was done on time and their price was fair!