Hi - Just discovered your company and am very happy that I may be able to replace parts of broken casement windows instead of getting new windows! I have 1980 Weather Shield Casement windows. Am stumped on how to remove the crank handles. I do not see any set screw visible. Does the handle just pull off?
Thanks so much for your help.
10 Replies
Good morning, and thank you for posting! Usually, if there are no screws holding the crank handle on, they should just pull off. Let me know if that works! If not, could we see a few pictures of the handles themselves?
Tom -
Just getting back on this project. I've ordered the Sash Locks and Keepers. Based on the measurements these should work on my window.
I need some advice on how to remove the operator from the window. The operator is underneath part of the window frame. What is the best way to remove this piece of wood so that it doesn't break and can go back in place after the window is fixed.
Thanks so much for your help. I appreciate having an expert to ask these questions.
It's installed! The beige color is not the same as the light bronze we had, but it looks really nice with the trim color and this window is the only crank in the room so not so noticeable that it's different.
Now I have a new question. Since the shape of this crank is slightly different than the one that we had, the sill cover does not fit exactly over it. We think we need to cut the opening to fit and are wondering if there is a template or technique to do this? May need to start with a new piece of sill cover trim. Thanks so much for all your help and being such a great source for the parts we have needed.
Great! I'm glad it worked out for you. As for the sill cover, there's no real template for this. If you're not comfortable cutting the opening to shape, you might want to contact a local carpenter.