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window crank-a-ma-jig bracket fix? - tomsteve - 08-01-2018

sorry bout the maladaptive brain activity(read-brain fart) this morning, but i cant think of what the heck this is called.
anyways, as the pictures show, the bracket came off the window( vinyl) and i have to figure out a way to get the bracket back on the frame firmly. 
beings how im having maladaptive brain activity, i cant think of a solution, so askin the great knowledge base here for suggestions.
my niece( its her crank-a-ma-jig) is greatly appreciative of all suggestions and help.


RE: window crank-a-ma-jig bracket fix? - Cooler - 08-01-2018

(08-01-2018, 09:26 AM)tomsteve Wrote: sorry bout the maladaptive brain activity(read-brain fart) this morning, but i cant think of what the heck this is called.
anyways, as the pictures show, the bracket came off the window( vinyl) and i have to figure out a way to get the bracket back on the frame firmly. 
beings how im having maladaptive brain activity, i cant think of a solution, so askin the great knowledge base here for suggestions.
my niece( its her crank-a-ma-jig) is greatly appreciative of all suggestions and help.
Casement window operator.

https://www.google.com/search?q=casement+window+operator+replacement&oq=casement+window+operator+&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l5.8678j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

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RE: window crank-a-ma-jig bracket fix? - daddo - 08-01-2018

Is the core of the window frame filled with anything with a strong substance like wood or metal?


RE: window crank-a-ma-jig bracket fix? - tomsteve - 08-01-2018

(08-01-2018, 09:51 AM)daddo Wrote: Is the core of the window frame filled with anything with a strong substance like wood or metal?

its hollow.


RE: window crank-a-ma-jig bracket fix? - Stwood_ - 08-01-2018

If those are stripped, how about a couple of stainless steel carriage head bolts and nuts. Nuts would have to be outside, thus the stainless steel.
Holes would have to be drilled through.

Or, if you have taps, drill and tap to a bigger size.


RE: window crank-a-ma-jig bracket fix? - DRAHandyman - 08-01-2018

Put enough epoxy into the holes so that when it hardens, you have something to drill and screw into.  Or just use pop (blind) rivets.


RE: window crank-a-ma-jig bracket fix? - Cooler - 08-01-2018

https://www.amazon.com/Mount-Mari-Nut-Rubber-Expansion-Brass/dp/B00B9HA116

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RE: window crank-a-ma-jig bracket fix? - crokett™ - 08-01-2018

(08-01-2018, 10:32 AM)tomsteve Wrote: its hollow.

How about toggle bolts?  Perhaps also epoxy the metal plate to the window.


RE: window crank-a-ma-jig bracket fix? - Snipe Hunter - 08-01-2018

So it's a vinyl window.. right?

Holes stripped out... right?

Bigger screws


RE: window crank-a-ma-jig bracket fix? - brianwelch - 08-01-2018

(08-01-2018, 10:59 AM)Cooler Wrote: https://www.amazon.com/Mount-Mari-Nut-Rubber-Expansion-Brass/dp/B00B9HA116

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Cooler, I had the same initial thought, (also known as well nuts (kayak accessory attachments)). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Well_nut
I was also thinking of mounting a piece of ~16 gauge metal with epoxy/liquid nails/sm screws to the sash and refasten the device to/thru it...