Loose crank handle

Question

Some crank handles in our casement windows don't hold in place. After opening or closing a window they literaly remain in your hand. Those handles are not typical - they have a metal post which operates the mechanism. Apparently that post is made of a very soft metal and it quickly wore off.
Please help us find the handles of this configuration. Similar request has been sent to your email.
Thanks,
Olga

User submitted a photo of a window operator.

Tom · Accepted Answer

Hello! This is an older type of operator, but we should still be able to help. The issue could be either the handle stem being worn down or the collar in the operator hole being stripped out. If you're in a pinch, you could use tape on the handle stem to build it out. That should give the operator a little more life before you need to replace it.

If you just want to replace the whole operator anyway, we will need to see a picture of the entire mechanism, including the arm that opens the window. Once we see that I'm confident we can get you a modern replacement.