Vandal Proof Mailbox

Vandal Proof Mailbox FARM HOME Miscellaneous 10-4-30 "It's the first truly indestructible mailbox," says Sporty's Tool Co., Batavia, Ohio, about the company's new mailbox. Postmaster General approved, it's built like a safe. It weighs 50 lbs. and is 21 in. long, 7¢ in. wide and 10¢ in. tall. The entire box is made of 7-ga. carbon steel throughout even the pivoting flag. Another layer of 7-ga. steel reinforces the door frame. All seams are welded full-length and the box has an 8 mil thick layer of paint applied in four coats. Even the mailbox door is sturdily designed. Besides being 3/16-in. thick, it has a specially-designed hinged door that provides full travel until it hits the post. The mailbox's mounting bracket is welded to the box and fits 6 by 6-in. posts. In company testing the mailbox withstood being slammed into concrete, being hammered on with a baseball bat and even having two M-80 explosives detonated inside. Sells for $175, plus $3.50 shipping. A larger mailbox (23¢ by 10¢ by 13 in. and weighing 60 lbs.) sells for $210. For more information, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Sporty's Tool Company, Clermont Airport, Batavia, Ohio 45103 (ph 513 732-2411).

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