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
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 when working with ro …
Posted by Joseph Strong on 5th May 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools
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
How to Drill Porcelain Tile (Without Destroying Your Bit)
Ask any contractor what jobs they dread, and drilling through porcelain tile is on the short list. The bit gets hot, the tile fights back, and half the time you end up with a cracked tile, a dead bi …
Posted by Joseph Strong on 29th Apr 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools