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Simple window handle replacement

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  • 01-06-2007 11:03am
    #1
    Howitzer
    Registered Users Posts: 461 ✭✭


    Hi

    I have a broken window handle for a pvc window.
    It is riveted in place.
    Any idea how to remove the rivets and attach a new handle (cockspur handle)? Should I put the new handle to the side of the old holes and drill / screw afix?

    Cheers


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    #2
    10-10-20
    Registered Users Posts: 7,163 ✭✭✭10-10-20


    Drill the rivets with a large steel bit. You just need to remove the top few mm to loosen it. Push the remainder into the frame!
    You could either re-rivet the handle or use the existing holes to take larger screws... what ever you feel comfortable with, but riveting may be best in terms of security and stability.


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    tapest
    Registered Users Posts: 482 ✭✭tapest


    Howitzer wrote:
    Hi

    I have a broken window handle for a pvc window.
    It is riveted in place.
    Any idea how to remove the rivets and attach a new handle (cockspur handle)? Should I put the new handle to the side of the old holes and drill / screw afix?

    Cheers
    And loosening the rubber seal and inserting the tip of builder's trowel stops you drilling where you shouldn't.
    t


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