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75-069 Jamb Spreader Set

75-069 Jamb Spreader Set
Quick Learner Olney, Maryland
Jan 18, 2017
Quick Learner from Olney, Maryland
Jan 18, 2017
Expanders to widen slot in window
Iooking for expanders that will widen the window slot so I That the balances can go through the slot easily. I have Simontion Windows and I need To replace the balances of a couple of My windows. The balances have plastic parts And have gone brittle over time. I tried replacing the bal ... (cont.)
Quick Learner USA
Nov 15, 2016
Quick Learner from USA
Nov 15, 2016
resembles 15-048
please review the attached picture. What you don't see is the fact that the part where the window attaches sticks out about an half of an inch. Looks exactly like part number 15-048.
Quick Learner north carolina
Nov 8, 2016
Quick Learner from north carolina
Nov 8, 2016
balance shoe
Hi trying to fix my windows. believe i need the 15-015 pivot. Would you agree. Also need some of the pivot arms, the spiral tool and the jamb spreader. Need 50 of the balance shoes. Thanks!
Quick Learner
Jun 6, 2016
Quick Learner
Jun 6, 2016
Pivot shoe id and replacement
The pivot shoes are starting to wear out in our large (roughly 5'x4') windows. i am having a difficult time identifying which pivot shoes I need for the replacement. any tips on how to identify the proper parts would be appreciated.
Quick Learner Minneapolis
May 12, 2016
Quick Learner from Minneapolis
May 12, 2016
Multiple broken pivot shoes.
Purchased this house and found a few broken window shoes. Unknown window brand. Also I'll need a tool to remove the shoes.
Handy Person Allentown, PA
Nov 10, 2015
Handy Person from Allentown, PA
Nov 10, 2015
Thermal Guard Windows model 405 balances
I think I'm going to need balances and pivot shoes. Also the loading tool and jam spreader. The windows are about 35 years old. They are the tilt style in various heights.
Contractor Fredericksburg, Va.
May 28, 2015
Contractor from Fredericksburg, Va.
May 28, 2015
Patriot Continental 2800 Sash is 37.5" long
I have three lower sashes this size that need both balances, and one lower sash that is 6" shorter. I may need your device to spread the vinyl window slot that the shoe rides in. The picture is not very good. Steve S
Home Owner USA
May 19, 2015
Home Owner from USA
May 19, 2015
Pivot shoe search
I need to Replace these Pivot Lock Shoes I'm unable to get a good measurement they look like a thick 1/2 inch also the only writing I can find is on the glass of the sash it says ( Owen Corning 12-96 ) plus there is no cut out spots so I'm going to need a pair of jamb spreaders are they sold as a pa ... (cont.)
Home Owner maryland
May 4, 2015
Home Owner from maryland
May 4, 2015
looking to find a replacement pivot shoe
looking to replace a number of pivot shoes that have broken over time need the figure out the correct style and size and it look like i need a track spreader to assist with the replacement
Handy Person Sterling, VA
Mar 3, 2015
Handy Person from Sterling, VA
Mar 3, 2015
Help with pivot shoe
I have 4 (72) double hung tilt windows that need the pivot shoes replaced. I cannot remove them without the spreader tool and here are the best dimensions. Depth 9/16 Width 1-3/8 and the length is 2-1/4. These are heavy builders grade windows with 37" Series 600 Spiral balances with red tips. ... (cont.)
Home Owner Bear, DE
Dec 29, 2014
Home Owner from Bear, DE
Dec 29, 2014
Spiral Balance question
Trying to repair my Mom's window. I had my wife send you a few pictures of the parts that I need to complete job. series is nc 1500/1600, I have more info off window tag if you need it. I think I need the pivot shoe 15-046, but part 15-015 looks close also. The spiral balance seems to be good, b ... (cont.)
Handy Person Santa Cruz CA
Dec 19, 2014
Handy Person from Santa Cruz CA
Dec 19, 2014
coil balance strength
Hi Swisco, I have a sash with S-180 coil balances. The coils on both sides have broken. They look like they were cleanly cut. The stamp on the coil end is "5Y". Does this mean a 5 pound coil? What does the "Y" mean? The sash measures 21.5" x 21". I believe it is single strength insulated glas ... (cont.)
Quick Learner USA
Oct 29, 2014
Quick Learner from USA
Oct 29, 2014
Spiral balance replacement tools
I was told there was a couple of speciality tools for changing out pivots and spiral things for my patriot windows. Can you enlighten me as to what tools they are? I heard about a tool to hold or pull the spiral thing down. Another one I heard of is the spreader that allows you to put the pivot part ... (cont.)
Handy Person san francisco
Oct 28, 2014
Handy Person from san francisco
Oct 28, 2014
tilt parts for windows
These rusted out and the windows won't stay up. I also need the part that fits into the window as the screws rusted out. Thanks Charlie
Home Owner Columbus, OH
Sep 18, 2014
Home Owner from Columbus, OH
Sep 18, 2014
Pivot Shoe for Larmco window
Hello, I think the measurement on this is 2 high x 1.25 wide by .5 deep. It looks most like the 15-046 but as you can see the center is blue. Do you know what pivot this is? I already bought some 15-154 but now see that my pivot does not have the blue part recessed. Thank you, Will ... (cont.)
Home Owner USA
Sep 20, 2013
Home Owner from USA
Sep 20, 2013
Pivot shoe removal
Dear Sir. I had Wintech Industries double hung tilt-in vinyl windows installed in 1997. I need to remove pivot shoes. The side jambs/rails have no cut outs. I tried your 75-069 jamb spreaders with no luck. Vinyl jambs are too ridge. Do you recommend I cut out a portion of the jamb to remove th ... (cont.)
Quick Learner madison,wi
Sep 17, 2013
Quick Learner from madison,wi
Sep 17, 2013
pivot shoes replacement question
Hi, Your video for how to remove window pivot shoes is helpful. I have an American Craftsman/Anderson 8500 replacement window. I need to replace 2 pivot shoes because the white plastic casing of the shoes have cracked. Your video showed how to remove it by using the jam spreaders, it didn't show how ... (cont.)
Professional West Haven,CT
Jul 17, 2013
Professional from West Haven,CT
Jul 17, 2013
Mastic Window shoe spreader
I need a mastic shoe spreader
Handy Person Danbury CT
May 23, 2012
Handy Person from Danbury CT
May 23, 2012
Cutouts for coil balance shoes
I did watch your video on how to change out the coil balance which seems pretty simple. In your video your tracks have cut outs in them my do not. Should I make the cuts like the ones in the video in order to get the coil and pivot lock show out? Also I have enclosed some pictures as I still cannot ... (cont.)
Home Owner Long Island, NY
Mar 27, 2012
Home Owner from Long Island, NY
Mar 27, 2012
Pivot shoe replacement
How do I replace the pivot shoe? Do I have to cut a slot in the frame to remove and install the new pivot shoe?