Best Drill Bit for Melamine Without Blowout (It's Not What You'd Expect)
You measured twice. You drilled once. And now there's a blown-out, splintered crater on the back side of your melamine cabinet panel staring back at you. If you install cabinets for a living, or ev …
Posted by Joseph Strong on 27th May 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
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