I figured out a trick the other day—wrapping some hockey stick tape around my hammer handle made it way easier to grip. No more flying hammers, haha. Anyone got little hacks like that for tools?
Good tip, hockey tape's underrated for grip. I've done something similar with my screwdrivers—wrapped some tennis racket tape around the handles. Works great, especially when your hands get sweaty or oily. One thing though: avoid going too thick, or you start losing precision and feel. Also, quick heads-up... steer clear of duct tape for this—it gets sticky and gross after a while. Learned that one the hard way.
Definitely agree on avoiding duct tape—it quickly becomes messy and counterproductive. Hockey tape is solid, but personally, I've found self-fusing silicone tape to be even better for tool handles. It's durable, provides good grip, and doesn't leave residue behind. A bit pricier upfront, sure, but worth it in the long run. Also, you're spot-on about thickness; going too thick reduces control, especially on precision tasks like electrical or finish work... learned that through trial and error myself.
