Need shorter handle for Pella crank

Hello, Megan! That old handle appears to match our 39-109B. If you wanted something shorter, may I recommend the 39-227B? This is also a Pella brand part and is designed to work on the same hardware as the originals, the only difference is that it's a small T-shaped handle rather than the longer type. See what you think!

It cannot, unfortunately, Those are machine-pressed at the factory so there's no repairing or replacing them. In that situation you would need an all new operator.

That's something we can also help with, though I'd need a clear shot of the whole operator mechanism, including the arms that open and close the window.

Totally understandable, we'll be here whenever you need us.

As for the shaft size, 3/8" is your only option. Pella brand parts are very, very specific and they have always used a 3/8" sized spline exclusively. It's almost like a trademark with them. They do this on purpose so that you have to buy from them if anything breaks. They don't want you using off-brand parts.

There are 11/32" spline operators but that size is only ever used by Truth brand parts. There is no overlap with the Truth and Pella brands. It won't be possible to use that size. 

Thank you! This looks like a good match for our 39-176. Check it out and let me know what you think!