Nearly Retired (I am now) Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 The post box thread has reminded me about my problems with keeping a permanent name plate. At first we tried a ball-point pen written piece of paper behind the plastic cover - it soon faded and the ink started to run. Then we tried ink-jet printing a label - but no better. By this time the plastic cover had broken, no doubt as a result of frequent removal. The next stage was a"Dymo" embossed label which lasted a little longer but that faded fairly quickly.The latest wheeze is an engraved brass look, probably plastic, self-adhesive label like:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trophy-Plate-50MM-16MM-Free-Engraving-id-personalised-/270825118447?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Trophies_ET&hash=item3f0e6f5aefThis only cost about £1.79 in UK.I thought the glue would soon expire and in the event was planning on fixing it back with a couple of small self-tapping screws. But a year or so on it's still clinging on well - I'm well chuffed.If you fancy it, buy some for neighbours for Christmas and be the most popular Rosbif in the village. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I resorted to writing our names on the letterbox flap with the fat red pencil Mr Clair uses for his DIY endeavours. For some reasons, this has lasted over the last 18 months, whereas the indelible marker ink just faded away in the sunlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Our little commune fitted name plates without asking and they are still good 2 years on [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekJ Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Typed ours on the PC... then laminated it.Result... no fading, no water damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 The Dymo label on ours faded years ago and I've done nothing about it. [:$] Should I have been shot or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearly Retired (I am now) Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 I always thought that a name tag on your post box was a deep rooted French tradition not to be messed with - a bit like two hour lunches, no idea what the penalty is for failing to comply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 [quote user="Nearly Retired I am now"]I always thought that a name tag on your post box was a deep rooted French tradition not to be messed with - a bit like two hour lunches, no idea what the penalty is for failing to comply.[/quote]the only motivation I have is that I want to receive my mail, so I do what I need to to ensure whoever delivers it knows where to put it [:)]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinabee Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Our postie did ours with what looks like a Dymo type product. It's been there over 5 years now and no sign of fading. Maybe they have a special machine [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Anyone remember the name tag machines you used to have at the end of the piers by the seaside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
confused of chalus Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Yes Theire! All metal (aluminium?) would be great for garden plants too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I had forgotten all about those ! I cant remomber who made them..... but ... Google knows http://gameroomantiques.com/Feature/MetalStamping.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbles Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I remember them too - at Victoria Station. A great novelty at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just john Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I scratched my name into the paint, suitably rustic, I thought it was de rigeur to insert pas de publicite into the little plastic cover thingy[:P] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowland Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Oh what memories have been conjured up - we used to go on our Sunday School outing every year to Aberystwyth and always printed a name tag in the amusement arcade. It was a time of steam trains with pictures in the carriages, my brother always trying to see if he could squeeze himself into the luggage rack and tea in the town hall with buttered currant bread.Obviously have given away my advanced years!Back to original thread - most of our neighbours have their names scratched on their postboxes. We used stick-on letters and so far they have stayed on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cacknanty Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Used a Brother P-Touch labelling machine from work. Been up three years and still look good as new.Bit expensive if that is all it would be used for tho' !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sid Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I remember these too![IMG]http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k611/basstrom79/forum%20pics/imagesCAD767UI.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Sid, if you moved the green bench and sat in front of it, would it warm your hands?[:P] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sid Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 This is not the Godin model! [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefluwie Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 [quote user="sid"]I remember these too![IMG]http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k611/basstrom79/forum%20pics/imagesCAD767UI.jpg[/IMG][/quote]Wow you must be really old!______________________________________________________Manchester Utd 6 - Manchester City 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 And after you had stamped your name tag you went off with a penny bar of chocolate from a Nestle slot machine that stood next to it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sid Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 [quote user="Chiefluwie"][quote user="sid"] I remember these too![IMG]http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k611/basstrom79/forum%20pics/imagesCAD767UI.jpg[/IMG][/quote]Wow you must be really old![/quote]Oh yes, but extremely well-preserved! [;-)][:D][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Help me out, will you, Sid?Does "pickled" mean "well-preserved" as well?[:P] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I must have led a very sheltered life as I can't remember those machines:( I made a name tag on our inkjet printer about 8 years ago and it's still going strong, although it is fading slightly now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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