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Get Organized: Diy Wood Mail Sorter Plans and Tutorial
Hello, all my Fox Hollow Cottage friends! My name is Candace and I blog over at Vintage News Junkie. I am an Emmy Award winning former news gal who now has a DIY/Home blog chock full of fun crafts, lots of home projects, and tutorial videos to boot! If you listen close enough, you may just hear the click of the clapperboard amidst the sawing and sanding of our latest project!
It's that time of year… time to pack up all the Christmas decor and get things organized for the new year! Doesn't it feel good? I love getting things all cleaned up after the hustle bustle of the holidays… and today I'm starting with the big pile of mail on the kitchen table. You have a pile like this too, right??
If you follow my blog, you know I like chunky stuff! Chunky furniture, chunky jewelry, chunky peanut butter. Okay, I digress. And the more rustic the better! I searched and searched for a mail sorter that fit the bill. (no pun intended!) But just couldn't find one… so the hubs and I decided to make one! And I've got the build plan so you can make one too!!
Here's what you need to buy at the hardware store:
1- 1″ x 8′ x 10′ whitewood board3- 3/8″ x 2″ x 36″ whitewood strips3 coat hooks1 sawtooth hook (hanger)Here are the cuts you need to make:
1- 36″ x 9¼' (back of sorter)3- 9¼' x 7″ (front facing)6- 6¼' x 2 5/8″ x 6¾' (triangle braces)7- 9¼' x 1½' (long framing)6- 4″ x 1½' (short framing)Start by attaching your triangle braces to the back of your facings on all three pieces. These will be your mail slots. We attached all of our pieces of wood using a little wood glue and a nail to hold it in place.
Then once you have your mail slots built, attach your framing to the front. Four pieces to each mail slot.
You can go ahead and attach your extra piece of framing to the very top of your long board. That will be the top of your mail sorter. And then stain all of your pieces. You want to stain it now, because once you put it together, you won't be able to get down in the crevases behind the mail slots.
I use a foam brush to apply my stain. I wanted a dark rich color so I went with Rustoleum stain in Dark Walnut. I applied the stain, let it sit for about 3 minutes or so and then wiped off the excess. Then once it was dry, a light sanding around the edges gives her the finish I wanted. Then it was time to put her togther!
The back of our mail sorter is 3 feet long, so to make sure our mail slots are evenly spaced, take a piece of chalk and mark on your board at 5″, 14½' and 24½'. This is where you will place your mail slots so they are evenly spaced and will allow enough room at the bottom for your hooks! Place the bottom of each mail slot on your marks and attach. We use our Ryobi AirStrike Nailer, but a good old fashion hammer and nails would do the trick too!
I'm an eye-baller when it comes to something like the hooks… I just put the hooks where I thought they looked good and drilled a couple pilot holes. Then popped the hooks in place!
A simple sawtooth hook on the back is how we hung our mail sorter. Make sure you get a stout one… your mail sorter will be heavy! So what do you think?
Chunky and rustic… just the way I like it.
This was my first ever build tutorial, so if I left something out or you have any questions… let's chat over on Facebook! I am here for YOU, friend! And if you like building things, you will love our DIY Kitchen Shutters… we made them from IKEA bed slats! I know, right?!
Or if you want something a little softer for your space… I whipped up a Ruffly Burlap Wreath that seems to be a hit! There's even a video tutorial!! You can catch all of my video tutorials by subscribing to my YouTube channel. And be sure to follow along on Facebook and Pinterest for inspiration and DIY tutorials!
Thank you, Shannon, for inviting me to meet your friends today! It has been a blast! And I sure hope to see some of you over at Vintage News Junkie soon!
Until next time,
Candace
The back of our mail sorter is 3 feet long, so to make sure our mail slots are evenly spaced, take a piece of chalk and mark on your board at 5″, 14½' and 24½'. This is where you will place your mail slots so they are evenly spaced and will allow enough room at the bottom for your hooks! Place the bottom of each mail slot on your marks and attach. We use our Ryobi AirStrike Nailer, but a good old fashion hammer and nails would do the trick too!
I'm an eye-baller when it comes to something like the hooks… I just put the hooks where I thought they looked good and drilled a couple pilot holes. Then popped the hooks in place!
A simple sawtooth hook on the back is how we hung our mail sorter. Make sure you get a stout one… your mail sorter will be heavy! So what do you think?
Chunky and rustic… just the way I like it.
This was my first ever build tutorial, so if I left something out or you have any questions… let's chat over on Facebook! I am here for YOU, friend! And if you like building things, you will love our DIY Kitchen Shutters… we made them from IKEA bed slats! I know, right?!
Or if you want something a little softer for your space… I whipped up a Ruffly Burlap Wreath that seems to be a hit! There's even a video tutorial!! You can catch all of my video tutorials by subscribing to my YouTube channel. And be sure to follow along on Facebook and Pinterest for inspiration and DIY tutorials!
Thank you, Shannon, for inviting me to meet your friends today! It has been a blast! And I sure hope to see some of you over at Vintage News Junkie soon!
Until next time,
Candace
Get Organized: Diy Wood Mail Sorter Plans and Tutorial
More Ideas & Inspiration
You've heard it before, 'Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds'- known as the American postal service creed. Which means that pile of mail is headed your way, no matter what! So when stacks of bills, notices, catalogs, magazines, and flyers make their way into your home- and you truly want to get organized– you need both a routine to deal with it as well as a place to put it! That's why I am sharing these 6 awesome mail organizer ideas!
#1: Desktop Mail Sorter
This has 2 slots to hold mail (you could use one for bills waiting to be paid and the other for flyers/notices/invites that require an action or a response). The front slots can be used for pencils and pens and the drawer can hold a few pieces of stationery- perfect for when you need to send a quick note to school!
#2: DIY Desktop Mail Organizer- Pallet Project!
I know that I am not the only one who drools over DIY woodworking projects using recycled pallets! So how awesome is this mail sorter made with pallet wood? You can find the full tutorial here on HomeTalk.
#3 Cereal Box Letter Sorter
Qshops keurmerk betrouwbaar. If woodworking isn't your thing but you would still like to create your own awesome mail organizer- follow this tutorial from BuzzFeed on how to make one from cereal boxes and scrapbook paper!
#4- Wall Mounted Mail Organizer with Key Hooks
If you would rather use a – this one is perfect! It has two slots- one that can hold bills to be paid and the other than can hold other mail you need to attend to- and I love that it also has a place to hold your keys! A double organizing win!
Are you planning on decluttering and organizing your home?
100 Slot Mail Sorter
These are my favorite for organizing all of the areas in your home! You can see all of my recommendations for buys Moms over on my Amazon !
#5: Multi Slot Mail Organizer Door Hanger
Another great way to organize all of your incoming papers- is to hang a . This one is made from printed fabric and has 4 slots- giving you more options on how to sort out your mail.
#6: DIY Mail Pouch
Made from a cardboard box and fabric- this adorable mail organizer can be made easily using your hot glue gun! (Courtesy of Average But Inspired).
6 Slot Mail Sorter Wall Attached Wheels
Looking for some more great ideas on how to organize your home?
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6 Slot Mail Sorter Wall Attached Box
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