Do you sell a handle that won't hit my drapes?

Question

Does weathervane make crank that doesn't part my drapes, or other replacement that would work ?

Tom · Accepted Answer

Hello there! Looks like your window is using a Truth brand operator, whose parts are used by many different window manufacturers. We have the 39-205 Truth folding handle, which can collapse when not in use. This may work for you, but make sure to check that the hole diameter is the same at 11/32".

One important detail to note is that even a folding handle may not be quite enough to give you the clearance you need. To put it bluntly, most window hardware manufacturers don't really have drapes or blinds in mind when they develop their parts, so you may still run into clearance issues.

A good way to check is to remove your current handle entirely. You'll see that it plugs into a metal stem. That metal stem is going to make or break this project. Figure that the 39-205 will stick out only a fraction of an inch or so from that metal stem when folded down, so if the drapes clear the stem then odds are they'll clear our handle, too.

If your drapes don't clear the metal stem, then your options are reduced drastically. Your only choice then is to reinstall the drapes in such a way that they give the operator room to work, rather than the other way around.