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#318235 29-Dec-2024 12:15
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Can somebody please tell me if this can be repaired? Or do I need to replace the whole window frame?

 

To me it looks like a pop-rivet was used for the hinge.

 

 

This is what the other side looks like.

 





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  #3325872 29-Dec-2024 13:14
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It is a pop rivet. The trick is setting the rivet without locking the pivot solid. Maybe a paper shim that won't last.




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  #3325878 29-Dec-2024 13:19
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Best way is to replace the hinges as a pair. Drill the rivets out and replace. Trying to successfully repair the pivot rivet is unlikely to work well.

 

https://www.awsltd.co.nz/product-catalogue/window-hinges 


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