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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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Saw Blades How To

Saw Blades How To

THE BASICS - Carbide Finish Blade - Cuts materials through aluminum  With 60 Teeth on 7 1/4" the Saw Dog Blade Cuts like a finish blade. It leaves a crisp edge on materials like mela …

Posted by Joseph Strong on 5th May 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools

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Router Bits How To

Router Bits How To

The Basics - Feed material against the rotation of the router bit- Take appropriate precautions to ensure safe operation of      handheld router or router table- Take care …

Posted by Joseph Strong on 5th May 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools

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HDII How To
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HDII How To

Cut and Grind Almost Anything With One Wheel The Bad Dog HDII uses 46 Grit Diamond Imbedded in a piece of Hardened Steel to Cut and Grind almost anything. Find the right size wheel for yo …

Posted by Joseph Strong on 5th May 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools

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Rover Bits How To

Rover Bits How To

THE BASICS The Bad Dog Rover Bits is an aggressive bit - faster than a spade or paddle bit -  It will cut at any speed 400 - 2500 rpm. If you are drilling around corners make sure to …

Posted by Joseph Strong on 5th May 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools

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Biter / Clamp How To
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Biter / Clamp How To

The Basics -  Our Tool, Your Drill, Anywhere you want to go... Chuck up the Bad Dog Biter in any hand drill - corded or cordless - and it's instantly transformed into a sheet mate …

Posted by Joseph Strong on 5th May 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools

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Bits How To
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Bits How To

The Basics - Drill Fast, Use Pressure Bad Dog Multi-Purpose Drill Bits are different than other bits you may have used before, for hard material like metal the bits should be spinning at …

Posted by Joseph Strong on 5th May 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools

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