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OT: Sleeved letter plates



Right, I tried this on uk.d-i-y, but they're either ignoring me or
no-one knows. Let's see if the FOAK can do any better...

After a minor incident involving our dog and the post being delivered,
the internal letter plate on our front door has become detached.
She's still small... for a German Shepherd.
What, the postman? I think he's learnt.


It looks like I'll have to buy a complete new unit, as the plastic
torsion bars (if that's the correct term) which attach the plate to the
frame have snapped.

You'd think it'd be easy to buy a new one, but all the ones I can find
have a black pastic surround (e.g.

I've tried the major DIY stores (i.e. B&Q, Homebase, Wickes), but they
all appear to stock something similar to that above, and for an
extortionate price.

Can anyone suggest somewhere that will sell me one with a gold-coloured
frame for a reasonable sum?
The outside plate on ours became detached a year ago and I've still not
sourced a replacement - other than going back to Safestyle -

How about this
and a pot of Humbrol gold enamel?
Paging Ace...
Gold-coloured, not gold-plated.
Gold PLATED? I say, steady on old chap.


Anyway, I've just won the bet that I made with myself.
Care to share?
North. Why, do Suvverners have different-sized letters, or something? Or
does the butler always accept the post, so there's no need for a letter
Ah, that would have been handy.
I'll have a look, ta.
What, like I said in the subject, you mean? ;-)

box?
... except B&Q's prices are significantly higher than Screwfix's.