Fixing Stuff Around the House

[Dave R]

I needed to replace guides for the locking bars on some windows in the house. The OEM parts haven't been available for years so it was SketchUp and my 3D printer to the rescue.

An original that is close to neededing replacement.

My SketchUp model. I couldn't see any practical reason for the curvy bits or the notch so I simplified it which also made it easier to print.

And the replacement installed.

[Rich O Brien]

@Dave-R I wonder how they will hold up in comparison to the older units.

Clever solution though. I prefer the newer ones. They look beefy

Are the originals designed to fit other purposes or positions?

[Dave R]

@Rich-O-Brien yeah. I also wonder how long they will last. Actually we're replacing all the windows in our house this year so this one doesn't need to last a real long time. A neighbor down the street has the same kind of windows and has a number of broken ones so I'll print some for him, too.

I have no idea but my guess is they were used on another type of window, too.. And maybe in a different way that would make the the curves, notch, and second set of holes required. Those features certainly aren't used in the application on our windows.

I like the new version better, too.

Thanks.