Hardware type

A home owner from California says:

February 13, 2023

Hi there!
I'm trying to figure out what this hardware is called. I'm assuming it's some type of crank operating system because there's a hole on the side for what looks like a crank.. pin? something. I don't know the name of the object where you place the crank to turn the gear.

I have no idea where to find this hardware as I can't find photos of anything that is similar to it. The previous homeowner painted over everything so I cannot find any labels or markings. I'm still working on cutting through the paint just so I can even open a window.

Any suggestions or advice will be helpful!!
Thank you!

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Casey from SWISCO responded:

February 14, 2023

Hello,

We do not carry an exact match for your part but it reminds me of the 39-268 non-handed wood window operator. Take a look and compare the dimensions shown on our product page to your assembly. Thanks for posting!

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Dimensions for the 39-268 handle

A home owner from Sarasota FL says:

March 2, 2023

Our 1924 condominium has exactly that same casement window hardware as shown in the photo from the California home owner. From research online, I found a 1938 catalog by the Casement Window Company of Chicago, IL -- which shows that hardware as being their Win-Dor Series 30 Operator. That manufacturer got started in 1906 and went out of business in 1957. Anyway, I agree that the SWISCO 39-268 could very well be the most appropriate modern substitute, especially for a historic or vintage building trying to maintain as much authenticity as possible.

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Casey from SWISCO responded:

March 2, 2023

Thanks for posting. We'll pass this information on to other customers with this old-style casement hardware.

Wood Casement Window Operator

39-268

$25.12

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