Trouble installing 70-219

A home owner from Michigan says:

October 6, 2016

My 7/16" x 3/4 screen had plunger pins that are about 1/8 across where they fit into the window frame on the house. I ordered WSC605 and drilled all the frames using the 7/32 to 1/4 step drill. I installed plunger pins on two of the frames and they pins are too large for the slots which are about 1/4" wide. My problem is I already drilled the holes in all the frames so trying to find something that fits the 7/16" hole. I bought tapered aluminum ones and they are too narrow (1/4" instead of 7/16") for the frame opening. So then I got 70-219 from you and when I put the cap on it shortens how much the pin protrudes so that the wider 7/16" part of the pin is pulled into the frame. I did not realize they were different sizes when I first ordered them.

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A home owner from Michigan says:

October 6, 2016

Is this the right pin for my windows with the holes already drilled or do you have a longer pin for a 7/16" opening?

Dave Sr. from SWISCO responded:

October 11, 2016

I have few suggestions to get you out of this jam. First, concerning the 70-219 that you already have, you could try and cut the neck of the cap a little shorter. With a shorter neck, the pin should stick out further, giving you more room to work. Try grinding the end of your existing pin into a point. You could also consider our 70-009 or 70-008 pins.

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