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FrankB · 17th Jul 2022, 5:53 am

For replacement of flat leather handles I go to my local charity shops and buy leather belts that are of the desired width, or wider, and trim to size.
One can get leather dye if you wish it to be another colour.
The biggest caveat is to be sure the belt is REAL leather, not some similar knockoff of plastic or a faux leather.
I avoid anything that shows obvious stitches, as that is generally way too flimsy to do the job.
price generally runs from $USD 1.00 to 5.00, and I can make several handles from one belt.

17th Jul 2022, 5:53 am	#9
FrankB Heptode Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Olympia, Washington, USA. Posts: 664	Re: Leather handles For replacement of flat leather handles I go to my local charity shops and buy leather belts that are of the desired width, or wider, and trim to size. One can get leather dye if you wish it to be another colour. The biggest caveat is to be sure the belt is REAL leather, not some similar knockoff of plastic or a faux leather. I avoid anything that shows obvious stitches, as that is generally way too flimsy to do the job. price generally runs from $USD 1.00 to 5.00, and I can make several handles from one belt.