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Cracked handle could be filled with colored epoxy. Color to match the wood as close as you can, or a color to compliment your kitchen. CA glue can also be used, Starbond has vids on how to build up layers and color. I fixed an old handle with plastiwood filler.

Hm, I see Springfield reduced the price on the machine.

@SUP I think the ruler is metric, the one is a centimeter, his first post showed them 8mm wide (or long, or left to right).

@SUP other way around, the ones he wants are thinner, smaller, the 2 in the pic. He says easily bent by hand.

Good information, thank you.

@SteveOz well?

Seems like belt keeper staples.. https://www.amazon.com/Leather-Staples-Fasteners-Holders-Leathercraft/dp/B072M2H6JF https://www.springfieldleather.com/Staple-Belt-Keeper-10pk https://www.amazon.com/Tandy-Leather-Staples-Stainless-1279-00/dp/B013PW4QUY https://www.amazon.com/Bluemoona-100-Pcs-Leathercraft-connector/dp/B0719H615Y/ref=pd_lpo_sccl_1/139-0300067-3801120?pd_rd_w=AgMm1&content-id=amzn1.sym.1ad2066f-97d2-4731-9356-36b3edf1ae04&pf_rd_p=1ad2066f-97d2-4731-9356-36b3edf1ae04&pf_rd_r=PM42F0N58XKW3J1YBFQ3&pd_rd_wg=dxlOK&pd_rd_r=b06fbde9-ccec-4390-acdf-757b21374f0e&pd_rd_i=B0719H615Y&psc=1

Nice! Did the thicker foam work for you? Or would a bit thinner be better?

@Bert03241 please, I would like to know how it works out for you, and any hints for using it.

What thickness of foam? 2mm?

May I suggest reaching out to your friends who may have a similar sized weapon? or even a gun shop, then perhaps you would be able to find a pattern for the pistol that closely resembles your Byrna.

These pliers might be helpful when reducing the post...(I got nothing if you get these). I bought these, there are others out there.... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002L6HJAA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

just musing, I wonder how cork "leather" would work as a stiffener? https://www.google.com/search?q=cork+leather&oq=cork+leather&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQRRhBMgYIAhBFGEEyBggDEEUYQdIBCDM3MTZqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

@Shadders those cheap wood carving tools I linked to are not great, BUT, the straight "chisel" can be easily ground or filed to your desired width, same with the V gouge. Those things are cheap Chinese, so ali express, or one of your local hobby shops or inexpensive tool stores probably has a set. Here is a link, again shows shipping to US, do not know to you, or your VAT or import taxes. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255799842652071.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller.4.626e19c7tm4U6O&gps-id=pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.40000.327270.0&scm_id=1007.40000.327270.0&scm-url=1007.40000.327270.0&pvid=2c0860b8-d0f4-41b7-80ce-343845152b2f&_t=gps-id:pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller,scm-url:1007.40000.327270.0,pvid:2c0860b8-d0f4-41b7-80ce-343845152b2f,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238116%232002&pdp_npi=4%40dis!USD!8.15!7.65!!!58.45!54.86!%402101e62517110121667631756e7e1e!12000027302796103!rec!US!3960785007!&utparam-url=scene%3ApcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller|query_from%3A&search_p4p_id=202403210209268021401770410937712499_3 Enjoy your journey in leather!

Also, there are 1mm carving (wood) chisels, and you might find a 90 deg V carving tool that is 1mm. There are cheap little carving sets that with a file and perhaps pliers you could make the small chisel into 1mm, and the V into a 90, and 1mm This showing shipping to US, don't know your shippling cost https://www.amazon.co.uk/Modelcraft-PCT1006-Carving-Sharpening-Stone/dp/B01N5XWO2J/ref=sr_1_17?crid=1CGMLX9O8DCWI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Gy29Pv1ByDLpq-CzknxKaf-NSHEmw8MmqjUNii8zdTn56doehZrr14FdCJtXwKre750J0JMumETdbXShGZh53FZbhdx_YfVN529ETdllKW7WPKhHNma70fwVWI_rv0CzYfJJC-waAMxowFRfV_nXxCK7y6sGy1oDVx_eJf1x4XWeZttZQBzS3aL9IB9yWRayMzu8ACO0mUaeho7WVGIDttM44aj_nG-lzLTH8Y2GfgiO8uaYNdjChWpgVIqxS2gzF_sI78Sh5ELgaZVv7OuprM74NKNqIXTMvqOvDFOZqj4.ltPF-oA07Ep_MRbakZvHNS_zQKAujiDTxiMnQYObGEk&dib_tag=se&keywords=wood+carving+tools+set&qid=1710934364&sprefix=wood+carving+to%2Caps%2C225&sr=8-17

This is etsy here, so maybe not useful to you in the UK, but google square hole punch... too simple, right https://www.etsy.com/listing/1314234785/square-hole-steel-punch-1-2-3-4-5mm?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_d-craft_supplies_and_tools-decorations_and_embellishments-studs&utm_custom1=_k_CjwKCAjw7-SvBhB6EiwAwYdCAT74rsfOOVtv5e_kEflPSuEm8MaVb0-vsAYph08pwuwGkv15u7npIRoCqKcQAvD_BwE_k_&utm_content=go_1843970773_72423993831_346362959505_pla-295472670707_c__1314234785_12768591&utm_custom2=1843970773&gad_source=1

https://kamsnaps.com/collections/open-ring-metal-snaps

there are probably more sources, but I just found this one https://kamsnaps.com/products/mini-table-press-kxt2?variant=40806901284961&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1

This looking interesting https://www.hotmelt.com/blogs/blog/permanent-bonds-to-pp-and-pe-plastics

This may be the good version....

Brushes, you say horsehair, like shoe shine brushes? there are a few cobbler/shoe repair sources on line, google and shop them. Hats, I would talk to local embroidery / logo / advertising places, that do hats, t shirts work wear etc.

Cheap version, I bought one. The brass is sharp on the edges, needs a bit of sanding. Not nearly as nice as the one you show. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805350517464.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.11.27513c20cIb9M9&algo_pvid=6c6dd85f-e4c6-429d-870f-46c80e8df9d2&algo_exp_id=6c6dd85f-e4c6-429d-870f-46c80e8df9d2-5&pdp_npi=4%40dis!USD!15.82!7.91!!!15.82!7.91!%402103237317071299652486362ee0e4!12000033453197044!sea!US!3960785007!&curPageLogUid=2snbwt5AsiOt&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch|query_from%3A

Wonderful! Glad you got the blade dialed in. Seems you are really enjoying it, makes it a great purchase. Always wonder with an item like that, when you can't touch it and try it first.

Looks like you got a good one. Nice work on the splitting. Let us know what you find on the blade, was the edge maybe too fine, easily rolled over or ....

If it is quite sharp, I would just strop it, to polish the edge. There are so many opinions on sharpening, I would think you should use what you are best with. Which of the many choices on Amazon did you chose? Looking forward to your review of its performance.