wazapppppp, i want to make my handbrake abit smaller (the base of it) so it will be able to sit closer to me. not really bothered about how it looks...
also can i do something to make it a single axis pull down? instead of going everywhere i'd like it just to have 1 direction to move.

meh, any ideas on how to make it smaller like cutting it etc?

ply-wood guides (possibly lined with brush to avoid clanking)

Very nice looking handbrake, tempted to do similar with my Thrustmaster.

As for making it thinner, angle grinder?

no angle grinder