Multi-Purpose Drill Bits Need Speed - No Buts allowed
If your multi-purpose drill bit isn't cutting, the bit probably isn't the problem. Nine times out of ten, the drill is running too slow. It's the most common mistake we hear about, and the fix takes …
Posted by Joseph Strong on 7th Oct 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools
Biter Blade Replacement: The Pass-Through Pin That Doubles Your Cutting Distance
Nibbler blade replacement is the part of the job nobody looks forward to. The pin wears out mid-project, and now you're hunting for the right tool, fighting with parts, and losing time you don't hav …
Posted by Joseph Strong on 1st Oct 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools
Multi-Purpose Drill Bits: One Bit for Tile, Metal and Masonry
Open any contractor’s drill case and you’ll probably find a mess of bits: high-speed steel for metal, a masonry bit for brick, and a special glass and tile bit for the backsplash job. E …
Posted by Joseph Strong on 23rd Sep 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools
How to Start a Diamond Hole Saw Without It Wandering All Over Your Tile
One of the hardest parts of using any hole saw is getting it started. Set a diamond hole saw straight down on porcelain tile and pull the trigger, and there's a good chance it skates across the surf …
Posted by Joseph Strong on 16th Sep 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools
The Right Diamond Hole Saw for Porcelain Tile — And How to Use It
You’ve got a beautiful porcelain tile wall going in, and one thing standing between you and a finished bathroom: a hole. Shower valve, tub spout, towel bar anchor, a supply line that has to co …
Posted by Joseph Strong on 10th Sep 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools
The Short Step Drill Bit Built for Places a Full-Size Bit Won't Go
You've got the hole marked. You've got the bit. What you don't have is room to swing the drill. Every HVAC tech, collision guy, and maintenance mechanic knows the feeling. A 6-inch step bit stickin …
Posted by Joseph Strong on 27th Aug 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools