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The Bark How to Blog

Welcome to The Bark - our how-to blog built on 40 years of cutting, drilling, and grinding experience. We’re here to share the tips and tricks that help you work smarter, safer, and faster.

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Hi! We're the Strong Family - Ann, Joseph and JJ. We've been working on cars and DIY'ing since we can remember. So, back in 1983, when a shattered grinding wheel nearly caused serious injury while we were working on our Bluebird Bus, we decided to come up with a tool that was safer, stronger, better. That first tool has lead to a whole line of 'em and for three generations now our family-owned company has been making specialty cutting and drilling tools that tradesmen and DIYers alike can count on - all backed by our Lifetime Guarantee.

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Waxing On About Cutting Wax!
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Waxing On About Cutting Wax!

What is Cutting Lubricant?  Cutting Lubricant is designed to reduce friction between tool and workpiece whether it’s metal, wood, even plastic, PVC – anything that can be cut or dril …

Posted by Ann Strong on 31st Jul 2025 Technical Engineer & President of Bad Dog Tools

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Need to Cut Wood?

Need to Cut Wood?

Need to cut wood?   Then you need a saw blade. For many people, that blade is the first one they see at the local hardware or big box home improvement store. That’s a great way to choose th …

Posted by Ann Strong on 17th Jul 2025 Technical Engineer & President of Bad Dog Tools

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What Is a Router Bit and What Can It Do?

What Is a Router Bit and What Can It Do?

What Is a Router Bit and What Can It Do? Router Bit!  It’s a word you’ve heard before to describe a kind of bit that’s not one but literally hundreds of different bits.  Wh …

Posted by Ann Strong on 10th Jul 2025 Technical Engineer & President of Bad Dog Tools

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