Old Fashioned round light switches

[Pete999]

Asking for help in locating wooden blocks, the type that were used to mount old fashioned round lighting switches. I know how to fit them, and the switches that go with them, just having difficulty in locating a supply of the blocks, they were about 3 inches square, with an OG type finish to the sides, does anyone, or has anyone any idea as to where I can get about 4 of them, may be a case of getting a woodworker to make them from scratch, grateful for any help.

 

[Midwest]

Mounting Blocks - http://www.periodfeatures.co.uk/electrical-lighting/mounting-blocks

You gotta learn to gargle, sorry Google Pete

 

[westward10]

Used to have loads of new ones which I dumped, never know when you need them eh. There is also a company called Switchtowood which sells them complete with switch for £27.90

 

[westward10]

You do realise accessories have moved on now a bit Pete

 

[telectrix]

pete. get some 1/2" thick mahogany, cut to size, get a couple of gouge chisels or a cheap router from aldi or lidl's, make some.

 

[Midwest]

You do realise accessories have moved on now a bit Pete

You're such a card

 

[westward10]

People are making money out of this retro stuff that is for sure.

 

[Pete999]

Mounting Blocks - http://www.periodfeatures.co.uk/electrical-lighting/mounting-blocks

You gotta learn to gargle, sorry Google Pete

Yes I know how to google, I guess my post was a round about way of asking if anyone had any they didn't want, I only wanted 4 and, of course would be willing to pay, next time I'll come straight to the point. and I was a bit reluctant to pay 12 and a half quid for one.

 

[Midwest]

I know a bloke in a caravan, carving up tree stumps into owls and meerkat. Shall I ask if he can knock you some up? They might be a bit shabby chic

 

[Pete999]

I know a bloke in a caravan, carving up tree stumps into owls and meerkat. Shall I ask if he can knock you some up? They might be a bit shabby chic

Oh feek I wish I hadn't bothered now

 

[Midwest]

Err are, there's three available £5.30 each, plus postage;

1 Gang Pine Pattress - Unfinished so you can Wax, Varnish, or Paint - UNUSED | eBay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-Gang-Pine-Pattress-Unfinished-so-you-can-Wax-Varnish-or-Paint-UNUSED-/132123023682?hash=item1ec3255942

 

[Pete999]

Err are, there's three available £5.30 each, plus postage;

1 Gang Pine Pattress - Unfinished so you can Wax, Varnish, or Paint - UNUSED | eBay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-Gang-Pine-Pattress-Unfinished-so-you-can-Wax-Varnish-or-Paint-UNUSED-/132123023682?hash=item1ec3255942

Thanks Middy

 

[Midwest]

Can still ask that bloke, think he just sliced the head off a meerkat by mistake?

Incidentally, what is the fascination of having model meerkats in ya garden. There's a house round the corner with two friggin stone ones in the front garden. Better than a Ford Escort on blocks, but even so?

 

[Andy78]

I thought I might have some but just had a shed rummage and I must have chucked them out.

 

[D00DY_T00DY]

Asking for help in locating wooden blocks, the type that were used to mount old fashioned round lighting switches. I know how to fit them, and the switches that go with them, just having difficulty in locating a supply of the blocks, they were about 3 inches square, with an OG type finish to the sides, does anyone, or has anyone any idea as to where I can get about 4 of them, may be a case of getting a woodworker to make them from scratch, grateful for any help.

Sure you could give it a bash with spare time you have
I do have one of those switches though. an old porcelin pendant, too. I don't know why just seem to find old equipment and tools fascinating.
Simple and dangerous; straight to the point lol

 

[Pete999]

I thought I might have some but just had a shed rummage and I must have chucked them out.

Sorted now but thanks anyway

 

[Dave OCD]

Those old Crabtree switches would probably last forever, nice solid clunk to them and very well made. My brothers old house had a [redundant] 2 switch arrangement with fluted brass covers and a horizontal bar linking them together on a wooden pattress - this had been left in the corner of the living room at the mains position - probably the original main switch ?

 

[kjshier]

See Here: www.art-deco-emporium.co.uk
They have a refurbish service available and sell original and reproduction fittings and switches.

 

[Marvo]

Clipsal Heritage range. They have a wide range or sockets, switches and the wooden mountings.