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Welcome to The Bark - our how-to blog built on 40 years of cutting, drilling, and grinding experience. We’re here to share the tips and tricks that help you work smarter, safer, and faster.

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Hi! We're the Strong Family - Ann, Joseph and JJ. We've been working on cars and DIY'ing since we can remember. So, back in 1983, when a shattered grinding wheel nearly caused serious injury while we were working on our Bluebird Bus, we decided to come up with a tool that was safer, stronger, better. That first tool has lead to a whole line of 'em and for three generations now our family-owned company has been making specialty cutting and drilling tools that tradesmen and DIYers alike can count on - all backed by our Lifetime Guarantee.

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The Short Step Drill Bit Built for Places a Full-Size Bit Won't Go

The Short Step Drill Bit Built for Places a Full-Size Bit Won't Go

You've got the hole marked. You've got the bit. What you don't have is room to swing the drill. Every HVAC tech, collision guy, and maintenance mechanic knows the feeling. A 6-inch step bit stickin …

Posted by Joseph Strong on 27th Aug 2026 Mechanical Engineer & Third-Generation Tool Designer at Bad Dog Tools

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