Articles Tagged with ''cable tool drilling''

In this edition of Schmitt's 'Let Me Tell Ya,' John Schmitt explores the challenges of encountering boulders in cable tool drilling and offers practical advice and historical perspectives on how to manage and overcome these underground obstacles effectively.

Drilling expert John E. Schmitt delves into the peculiarities of two unique cable tool drilling casings encountered in Southern Michigan, exploring their unconventional characteristics and the mysteries surrounding their use, in his latest 'Let Me Tell Ya' column.

Exploring the depths of traditional cable tool drilling, this edition of the “Let Me Tell Ya” column dives into the enduring legacy and unexpected lessons from the masts and guy lines of drilling rigs.

Ben Wolfe moved to Honduras as a teen to learn Spanish, and then got into drilling with no prior experience.

Newer methods may not necessarily improve some aspects of a drill program, like development. It’s Ask Brock 232.

Columnist John Schmitt talks about recent inquiries about cable-tool drill rigs and a 1950s 20W publication.

Columnist John Schmitt walks readers through a basic cable-tool fishing operation using a combination socket.

Columnist John Schmitt walks readers through his early experiences with pump hoists in water well drilling.

Columnist John Schmitt talks fishing for drill tools and the importance of getting it right the first time.

Columnist John Schmitt walks us through fishing tools for cable-tool drilling starting with the jar bumper.