Broken brass crank operators for a double casement window

A home owner from Milwaukee says:
August 21, 2016

Hello:

We have a double casement window operated by a couple of handsome brass cranks. Unfortunately the shoe that travels down the track on the left window has lost its shoe, without which the crank doesn't work. I don't have much hope in finding a replacement shoe. Maybe if I search hard i may find a replacement crank? Or maybe you would have a better suggestion

Brass crank operators for a double casement window
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Dave Sr. from SWISCO responded:
August 24, 2016
Your operators are quite old. They do look very well built, but I don't think you'll find an exact match these days. Take a look at our 39-020 and 390-021 operators and see if you can adapt these to your window. You would also need a new track, perhaps our 39-504 or 39-520. Let me know your thoughts.
A home owner from Milwaukee says:
August 26, 2016
Thanks, Tom. There is a slight chance I can locate someone who can braze a replacement shoe on the operator. However, if that's not successful it looks like 39-020 and -1 are the way to go. I would need track also. as you suggest, but I note that 39-504 and 39-520 do not have precisely the same dimensions. Which would be correct?
Ian
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Dave Sr. from SWISCO responded:
August 26, 2016
Great! Glad to hear you can work something out. For these tracks, both are compatible with the operators I recommended, so it would depend on which you think would work best on your sash.
Wood Window Crank, 9"
Wood Window Crank, 9"
39-020
$33.50
Wood Window Crank, 9"
Wood Window Crank, 9"
39-021
$33.50
13-1/2" Operator Track
13-1/2" Operator Track
39-520
$10.45
SS 13-3/4" Channel Guide
SS 13-3/4" Channel Guide
39-504
$6.65
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