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
What Can the HDII Cut? A Material-by-Material Breakdown
If you've picked up the HDII Handi-Disc and thought "what can't this thing cut?" that's the right question. The short answer is: not much. But knowing exactly what it cuts, and how, means you get c …
Posted by Joseph Strong on 15th Jul 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools
Why Fabricators Are Ditching the Grinder for the Bad Dog Biter
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Posted by Joseph Strong on 8th Jul 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools
Stop Fighting Your Nibbler — The Bad Dog Biter Cuts 360°
If you've ever tried to cut a curve in sheet metal with a standard nibbler, you know the frustration. You're fighting the tool, repositioning constantly, and still ending up with a jagged line that …
Posted by Joseph Strong on 1st Jul 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools
Are your fingers safe with the Bad Dog Biter?
The first thing people notice about the Bad Dog Biter is the cutting head, and their first instinct is to keep their fingers away from it. That's a reasonable reaction. You've been trained by grinde …
Posted by Joseph Strong on 24th Jun 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