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
Stop taking Dad's tools! Buy one, get one 50% off our best selling tools this fathers day - New tools for you and Dad!
Posted by Joseph Strong on 17th Jun 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools