Yea it was a few times to makes sure nothing is wrong with it! lol I haven't tried a wooden dowel or broom handle yet. Not gonna lie just as soon as I typed out my post I thought why not trying an old socket that would fit in the key way. But since I had already typed it all out and I always get great answers on here and I figured Id let it go and see what turns up. Some people here are really great at thinking out side the box at things I would never have thought of.