The guy at the Fairfax hardware counter taught me to soak my hammer handle in water

Viola Ward · 2026-10-12T06:10:02.732178+00:00

I was at the hardware store in Fairfax last Friday buying a new hammer because mine kept slipping out of my grip, and the older guy at the counter said to soak the wooden handle in a bucket of water overnight. He swore by it, said the wood swells up and grips your hand way better, and I tried it that night and it actually worked. Has anyone else heard of this trick, or is it just an old school thing that ruins the handle over time?

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