My roommate called my duct tape fixes 'a crime against tools'

I was using duct tape to hold the handle on my old broom for like, the third time, and he just looked at me and said, 'Dude, that's a crime against tools, just drill a small hole and use a bolt.' So I went to the hardware store, got a 1/4 inch bolt and nut for 50 cents, and fixed it in 5 minutes. It's been solid for 6 months now. Anyone got other good ways to fix wobbly handles without buying a whole new tool?

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clairebaker6d ago

That "crime against tools" line really shows how we default to quick fixes instead of lasting solutions.

jade_lane6d ago

Ever try to fix something with the wrong tool just because it's in your hand? I've seen guys use a wrench as a hammer so many times it makes my teeth hurt. The right tool might be across the room, but that extra thirty seconds feels like forever. You gotta make a rule to NEVER start a job without the proper gear, it saves so much headache later.