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Walter, You could make a 1/4" steel insert that tightly fits inside the 
old box.
The next time that the vandal takes a swing, he will get a surprise !
Might break him of the habit.
dave m

Walter Mullett wrote:

>Well, my mailbox took a hit again last night.  This happens about once every
>two months.  I think it's a neighbor that I had a run in with.  I wish I
>could catch him but my house is 500' off the road and hidden from that area.
> 
>Rather than buying new every time, I've got two boxes that I've been
>swapping when they get bashed and straightening them back up using my sheet
>metal tools.  I replaced the cheap plastic handle and clasp with forged
>ones.  I've got a new molded plastic unit in the barn but I really hate the
>look of these and if the vandal can smash this one, it wont be repairable.
> 
>Usually the idiot just smashes the box down it the middle.  Probably uses a
>bat.  This time he hit it full width and blew the back partway off.
> 
>Looks like it's time to come up with a nice design in steel.  I just don't
>want a clunky welded up box.
> 
>Walt 
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