Old storm window lock.. what is this called?

June 26, 2013 2:42 PM

Does anyone know what this old storm window thumb screw lock is called?

My house has old storm windows with thumb screw locks, and several of them need to be replaced. I have no idea what they're called and cannot find them anywhere, so I was hoping someone here could tell me.

Image of the lock.

Thanks!

posted by Circumstands to Home & Garden (3 answers total)

Best answer: I think they are called "window screen clips" or something similar and you see them more often with doors that have swappable storm/screen options (at least that's where I see them) and the examples I could find did not match exactly. You might want to try asking this guy.
posted by jessamyn at 2:55 PM on June 26, 2013

Best answer: Have you taken it to the biggest, oldest hardware store in town (not Lowe's/ HD)?
posted by theora55 at 4:05 PM on June 27, 2013

Response by poster: theora55 I haven't, but that's a great idea. I'll try emailing the guy jessamyn suggested first, because I'm lazy and that's easier. But if they don't have an answer I'll try the mom and pop hardware store.

Thanks guys! :)
posted by Circumstands at 7:12 PM on June 27, 2013