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 …
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
Stubby Step Drill Bits That Actually Fit Where You Need to Work
There’s always that one spot. The torque box you’re trying to drill out on a Mustang restoration. The engine bay corner that’s 4 inches from the nearest flat surface. The ductwork …
Posted by Joseph Strong on 15th Apr 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools
Drill Bit Speed: Why Your Bits Aren't Drilling (And the Easy Fix)
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Posted by Joseph Strong on 1st Apr 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools
Cutting Wax vs Cutting Oil: Why Your Tools Are Burning Up
Bad Dog Dried Drool Cutting Wax Bad Dog Sheet Metal Bits Bad Dog Multi Purpose Bits Why Dried Drool Outperforms Liquid Lubricants If you’re drilling metal, cutting stainless steel, or grinding …
Posted by Joseph Strong on 26th Mar 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools