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How do I not fuck this up. I tried JB weld and it just broke right off . I thought I had a pretty good joint but it just broke right off
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>>2984804
nothing will be as strong as original
id try to find a replacement latch. is there any paperwork with you house about the windows? if not youll probably have to pull it and go to the local builders supply not blowes/homeless despot and ask at the contractor counter
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>>2984815
Plastic is crap and basically unrepairable. Replacement is your best option.
>>2984804
Does it have a maker stamp on it or somewhere else on the window? If not, take a picture of one of the other windows that isn't broken and post it here. Maybe also rotate the image properly.
>But I'm posting from a phone!
Don't post from a phone.
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>>2984876
Thanks. I did some research and it is cast zinc. You might be able to fix it in place by doing what >>2984812 suggested. If that fails your only solution would be to remove the operator. Here is a video with the details:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWJo0OJ63kY
You might be able to then take the operator apart and replace the handle with something but I doubt it. Maybe just get a cheaper replacement. The crank out style ones are cheaper.
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1 - Figure out the manufacturer of the window. Should be stamped on the glass somewhere, probably in one of the corners.
2 - Go to manufacturer's website and find a local supplier
3 - Contact local supplier and order replacement hardware.