On Fri, 8 Nov 2013 17:39:13 +0000 (UTC), DerbyDad03
wrote:

wrote:
The older mobile homes had a lot of windows that are three piece and
open using a crank. The one I'm repairing has several of those window
panes broken. While I can put glass in any wooden window frame, and
have succeeded a few times on aluminum storm windows, these crank
windows are a lot different. Can a homeowner replace the glass or is
some special machine needed? Actually, will a regular store that sells
glass have the tools and skill to do that work, or does one have to go
to a mobile home company?

I don't know if this is in the budget, but have you considered replace the
entire window?

I had a three light, double casement window above my kitchen sink. It had
some cracked panes and one side had to be drawn closed with a wood clamp
and then locked to keep it closed. I replaced it with a slider vinyl
replacement window and couldn't be happier. It's much more efficient and
opens and closes much more easily. No more cranking...just a simple slide.
Easy removal for cleaning also.

I have considered that, and may still replace the three windows on one
end of the trailer and use the parts from those to fix the others. When
I bought the trailer there were 2 broken panes. After moving the
trailer, there are now 7 broken panes, plus a broken inner storm window.
(storms are on the inside). The trailer is old, but still solid. I
bought it to be used as a guest house and for some storage space too.
So the budget is small. But I know a few of the crank mechanisms dont
work, in fact one window someone screwed shut. So my thoughts are to
just replace those 3 windows and hopefully have enough parts from those
3 to fix the others.