I have several sets of those but I've just gotten into the habit of marking my points and punching each one.  Sometimes I'm going through three layers of leather and it's easier to punch through one at a time and of course easier to go around curves.  Mostly it's just my habitual way of doing it.

Quote from: Longcruise on June 16, 2026, 04:12:50 PMFought this grip cover for two hours.  Really makes a person appreciate a Hill style grip!!

But, only had to start over once. 

Looks good.

Next time for less fighting of the leather staying where you want it and fitting. Start with the leather a bit bigger than necessary in height. And several inches longer wrapping aroundz get a pair of 2" binder clips. Soak the leather in water. Soak up the excess with a rag. Wrap the leather around the handle and clip into place with the binder clips so the seam is down the middle of the handle. Now stretch and rub the leather into place, reclining as needed to hold it tight. Once you content with where it's at. Let it dry. After it dries you'll have marks from the clips where to trim the leather. Trim so there is about a 1/8" gap between sides. Now you can punch holes and sew into place. I like to lightly dampen the leather before sewing on so it can shrink into place and when it gets damp from hand sweat, it'll loosen to the same point you tightened it into the handle. Done right it won't budge without any glue.

Kyle