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
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
Bit Ruined In A Shipwreck? It's Guaranteed For Life!
A customer's boat sank. His Bad Dog Multi-Purpose Drill Bits went down with it. That's usually the end of the story. Saltwater gets into a drill bit set and most people write it off. They toss the …
Posted by Joseph Strong on 19th Aug 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools
The Sheet metal bit built for multiple materials
If you've ever grabbed a "sheet metal bit" assuming it only does one job, you're not alone — the name makes it sound like a one-trick tool. Bad Dog's 14-Piece Sheet Metal Bit Set doesn't work …
Posted by Joseph Strong on 22nd Jul 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools
Carbide Drill Bits for Metal: Stop Burning Through Bits That Quit After One Hole
If you've ever started a hole in stainless steel and watched your bit go from sharp to useless before you broke through, you already know the problem. High-speed steel and cobalt bits have limits a …
Posted by Joseph Strong on 17th Jun 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools