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Use this versatile silicone spray for almost any window lubricating need. Helps to keep the sashes moving effortlessly when wood sashes are riding against either the original wood jambs or vinyl balances. Also restores the smooth movement of vinyl double-hung windows.

The perfect tool for cutting bronze weather stripping. Made of hot-forged carbon steel with comfortable rubberized handles. Not recommended for cutting sash chain (see linesman’s pliers).

Often, the first step in window repair is freeing up sashes that have been painted shut. This tough tool is designed to cut through paint or other material binding window sashes. Includes a stainless-steel blade set in a hardwood handle.

Both ends of this hardened-steel pry bar are chisel-ground for scraping or prying. Tool has a nail-puller hole at one end. Great for prying off window stops without damaging wood.

Made of high-carbon tool steel, this 7-1/2" x 1" pry bar is great for those delicate jobs where a larger tool would be inappropriate.

This inexpensive hand tool removes tacks and staples quickly and handily. Made with a rustproof plated-steel blade for maximum strength and durability, it includes a comfortable screwdriver-type handle.

A popular tool for cutting sash cord, this is both faster and safer than using a knife. Cutting pliers are made of drop-forged steel with milled jaws and vinyl grips.

For those with smaller size hands; this is the right tool for working with sash chain. Can be used to cut chain and to crimp and attach sash fixtures. Made of drop-forged steel with vinyl grips.

For those with larger hands, this is the right tool for working with sash chain. Can be used to cut chain and to crimp and attach sash fixtures. Made of drop-forged steel with vinyl grips.

A practical and inexpensive tool to replace screening in storm windows and doors. One tool does it all, from creasing the screen to installing and seating the rubber spline.

This 5-oz. tack hammer is the perfect tool for nailing in the small brads normally used for different types of bronze weather stripping. Hammer has a magnetized drop-forged head and rubber handle. Comes with a lifetime warranty.

Hyde 3" Scraper

This is one of our favorite tools for prying off moldings, freeing up stuck sashes, and general all-around scraping and adjusting. This tool is part of the Hyde “black and silver” line, and is made with a long-lasting, stiff 3" high-carbon steel blade and durable nylon handle.

The Fletcher “Gold-Tip” glass cutter is the standard in the industry, featuring a contoured comfort-grip handle. Cutter is made of hardened steel with a 130-degree cutting angle and features a tapping ball. Instructions are included.

This hand tool is designed to cut acrylic, plastic, fiberglass, and tempered hardboard.

This multi-use tool is designed for an array of uses. The tool includes a sharp scraper blade and a unique half-round cutout in the blade, useful in removing paint when cleaning paint rollers. A member of the Hyde “black and silver” line, the tool is made with a high-carbon steel blade and a durable black nylon handle.

Flexible Putty Knife

This member of the Hyde "black and silver" tool family is a favorite with those who prefer a flexible blade when reglazing window sashes. Tool consists of a 1-1/4" high-carbon steel blade and a durable black nylon handle.

This member of the Hyde “black and silver” tool family is a favorite with those who prefer a stiff blade when reglazing window sashes. Tool consists of a 1-5/16" high-carbon steel blade and a durable black nylon handle.

2-in-1 Glazing Tool

This tool is part of the Hyde “black and silver” line. One end of the tool consists of a heavy-duty 1-1/4" chisel blade that is perfect for removing old putty, driving in new push-style glazing points, and installing new glazing compound. The other end consists of a slotted V-blade designed to aid the user in smoothing the glazing compound to a professional finish. Blades are made of satin finish high-carbon steel, and the handle is black nylon.