My direct question is whether it's possible to acquire clefts that have been pressed but without a handle fitted?
I ask because after one very imperfect but satisfying attempt with a part-made I have decided it is time to try fitting my own handles. As such I have ordered a couple. I think I can build a jig, but I would still need the clefts to be pressed.
It has however subsequently occurred to me that clefts might need to be pressed with handles attached - to judge the feel for example. Is this so?
Many thanks for any thoughts.