How to replace a cockspur window handle on an aluminium window
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Paddy's DIY - How to replace a cockspur handle on an old aluminium window
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In this video I’m going to show you how to replace a cockspur handle on an aluminium window
This is a cockspur window handle, and they are usually found on aluminium and old uPVC windows. The spur on the handle closes down over a plastic wedge on the window frame to close and lock the window. Cockspur window handles come in a number of heights. 21mm, 17mm & 13mm are usually found on old uPVC windows and 9mm are usually found on aluminium windows.
With aluminium windows the window handle will nearly always be fixed to the sash with rivets. And the window handle will nearly always be fixed immediately in front of the glazing. So before we start we need to take the appropriate precautions to prevent breaking the glass. I remove the bottom glazing seal and I can see there is enough room to drill out and remove the old rivets. This gap will differ from window to window. It is so easy to accidentally break the glazing when replacing a cockspur window handle. I would definitely recommend taking out the glazing, replacing the handle and then refitting the glazing.
• Remove the bottom rubber glazing seal with a flat screwdriver.
• Use a paint scraper and put it in the gap behind the handle. This will protect the glazing as you drill off the rivets.
• Next fit a metal drill bit into your drill. This is a 5mm drill bit. And carefully drill the heads off the rivets.
• Remove the old handle base and remove the remains of the old rivets.
• Drill out each hole
• The new handle lines up exactly with the old holes. Line up the new handle and fit a rivet into the hole, the rivets I’m use are 4.8mm diameter. It is essential you choose the correct length rivet. Too short and the rivets will pull out. Too long and they can break the glazing
• Pull the rivet using a riveter. Repeat on the remaining holes.
• Push back in the rubber glazing seal
• Test the operation of the handle and to finish off, fit the cover cap
As you can see the window is difficult to open and close, this is because the hinges are broken. This is the reason the existing handle broke in the first place. All the extra force used to open and close the window when the hinges are broken is put on the window handle causing it to break. - Навчання та стиль
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Hi Paddy, I have a single glazed caravan window with little room to rivet new handle in. Any ideas what to do?
does a window with arms/hands at the back and front when my window is in the wall at the top of the house 😂😂
Great video. After living with a broken handle for 30 years I now feel confident in replacing it !
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Thank you for your video it was very helpful
So easy 🙌
Extremely useful video. Very well presented and informative.
Thanks Richard. Glad you found it useful :)
Excellent tip
Thanks for a great, well explained video. You made it look easy, but as I'm gonna do it for the first time, I'll be taking it slow.
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Hello. Thank you for this video. I am trying to find the video for fixing the broken hinges that you mention at 9:20. Can you provide a link? Thanks again.
Thanks very much matey. Clearly explained and demonstrated.
Glad it helped
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thanks very helpful
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Thanks
Would you use a stainless rivet or aluminium?
Great video, very helpfully,you mentioned you used a 4.8mm rivet, what length do you recommend the rivet to be for aluminium
Hi Clive, the ones i usually use are 15mm long, but it would depend on the thickness of the window handle.
Great video . What make/model is your riveter ? Thanks
It's a gesipa flipper
That's a handy riveter you used in the video . What make/model is it ? Thanks
It's a gesipa flipper
Thanks Paddy as ever. I've gone to replace the hinges on a similar window, but on the window frame itself, the hinges have been riveted on! Hence I came across this movie of the rivets on the handle here. What do I do? Drill out the rivets and then rivet the new hinge on? TIA much appreciated.
Yep, same as in this video
Fantastic video, thank you! Seems the opening part of my window is aluminium and the rest is plastic. Can I use screws on the aluminium rather than rivets?
If the handle is held on by rivets you'll have to use rivets to put on the new one
Great video thanks, question, my double glazing window handle is screwed in, the one thread is stripped so the screw doesn't fit anymore meaning the handle is loose and doesn't seal properly, is it easy enough to replace screwed with pop rivets?
You have a couple of options. You could try a screw the same length with a wider thread. You could also try a longer screw, but you would want to take the glass out first or the longer screw could break the glass.
Or you could reposition the handle 5mm to the opposite side of the original holes. So you would have fresh material to drill into
Or you could try rivets. They aren't marvelous on pvc windows though
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I have watched most of your videos ,but this one in particular brings me to ask about your rivet gun in the video , do you know the brand , as I like the ratchet style .
It's a gesipa flipper. Worth it's weight in gold. Best riveter ever
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Hi paddy where did you get your rivet gun from ?
www.caulfieldindustrial.com/p/gesipa--flipper-pistol-grip-hand-riveting-tool/p-122328
You don't need to de-glaze, you can just put a flat scraper between the glass and the frame so the drill bit dosen't hit the glass!
Like the paint scraper i use at 5:20
How to tighten a loose screw on a handle?
How to fit window
hi thanks for videos . looking to buy door handle off your Web site . but can't find it . please can you send link
Hi, I'm afraid i closed it down
I slide a metal plate between glazing unit and rivets once rubber seal is removed.
Absolutely. Works in most cases. You'll get some windows with a very small gap between the glazing and rivets. That's where you'll get caught. I always err on the side of caution
When u drilled out rivots u never removed glass?
Yeah cause i know what I'm doing
Help. Why cannot the lever closing the window in the frame close, the bit going to the top catches but the lower doesn "t.
I don't understand I'm afraid
From where did you order the handles I have aluminium bath window both handles are broken
I buy direct from the manufacturer. That's no good to you though, unless your going to take up fixing windows. I could tell you a few places but it depends on where in the world you are
Thanks for coming back I am from Leicester UK
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What if you can't reach the other side of the window?
Time to call the professionals
5:51 Just looking at this, why not just take the bottom seal off like your doing now and proceed from there as the paint scraper is protecting the glazing whilst drilling?. What was the point of taking away all the seals and glazing beads and replacing them straight away and then putting the handle on with the glazing window in place?. Even though you are advocating to change the handle with the glazing off you are doing it with the glazing in as I can see the reflection. Im just a but puggled. I have an aluminum kitchen top window just like this only 3 times the size with the same rivits.
You wouldnt be up in North Dublin at any point or know anyone in Dublin that could come out and do this?.
It just to show that's how you would remove the glass or doubke glazing to change the handle. In some windows the space left is too small to remove the rivets without breaking the glass. But the window in this video is wide enough that it can be done without fear of breaking the glass. But for someone that doesn't have experience i would recommend removing the glass or doubke glazing.
I don't go near dublin I'm afraid. Andy in the window repair company is located in north dublin.