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Posted by Joseph Strong on 17th Jun 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools
The Forstner Bit Set That Drills Around Corners
Most drill bits only know one direction: straight ahead. That works fine until you're trying to run conduit through a stud with access on one side, cut a quick mortise without a router setup, or dri …
Posted by Joseph Strong on 10th Jun 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools
From father, to father, to father - What fathers day means to a third generation tool company, and how it all started!
Posted by Joseph Strong on 3rd Jun 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools
How to Drill Out a Broken Tap — And Why Your Cobalt Bits Won't Cut It
If you've ever snapped a tap off flush in a workpiece, you already know what comes next: that sinking feeling, the ruined part, the wasted hour. A broken tap is one of the most frustrating problems …
Posted by Joseph Strong on 3rd Jun 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools
How to Drill a Hole in a Tile Corner Without Cracking It
Drilling a hole in a tile corner is one of the most nerve-wracking cuts in any tile job. You're close to an edge, the glaze is slick as glass, and the bit wants to skate everywhere but where you ne …
Posted by Joseph Strong on 20th May 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools
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 least …
Posted by Joseph Strong on 5th May 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools