1940s Damper Handle Missing

[BMurphy1993]

I recently removed the wood burning insert in our 1946 fireplace and am working on getting it cleaned up before we install a gas log set. I know the damper will need to remain partially open after installation, but I'd like to find a handle that fits the existing damper so I can adjust it slightly without crawling in the fireplace after we get the log set installed. Right now I can only push it open and jerry-rig it closed by getting my hand way up in there.

Do you know what kind of damper handle would have gone into this space? Any recommendations on resources for where to buy one would be appreciated as well.

(FYI A top-mounted damper replacement isn't an option because the chimney doesn't have a flue liner.)

 

[bholler]

I recently removed the wood burning insert in our 1946 fireplace and am working on getting it cleaned up before we install a gas log set. I know the damper will need to remain partially open after installation, but I'd like to find a handle that fits the existing damper so I can adjust it slightly without crawling in the fireplace after we get the log set installed. Right now I can only push it open and jerry-rig it closed by getting my hand way up in there.

Do you know what kind of damper handle would have gone into this space? Any recommendations on resources for where to buy one would be appreciated as well.

(FYI A top-mounted damper replacement isn't an option because the chimney doesn't have a flue liner.)

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If it doesn't have a flue liner a vented log set isn't an option either.