Finally. After three coats of Minwax Helsman Spar Urethane (applied with a throw-away foam brush) the mailbox was done. Well, almost.
This was the first time I've used the Spar Urethane. It went on just like the polyurethane I usually use. I had a few runs from applying it too thickly but for the most part they sanded out in between coats - a few I left for character :)
I added added two hinges and two rubber pads that came with the hinges to prevent the top from making a racket when dropped shut.
I secured it to the house with two 2" decking screws through countersunk holes inside the mailbox and am now waiting for the mailman to drop off our first mail in the new mailbox :)
Before
After
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