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Interview with Drilling Industry Veteran John Schmitt

We Talk Changes, Advice for those Starting Out

Jeremy Verdusco

November 24, 2021

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We talk to longtime columnist, former NGWA President John Schmitt about changing times, advice for new drillers.

A Lifetime in the Drilling Industry with John Schmitt

November 8, 2021

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In episode 36, the hosts talk to veteran driller and servant of the groundwater industry John Schmitt.

Ask Brock Discusses Hydrocyclones for Drilling Jobs

January 7, 2021

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On episode 91 of Ask Brock, host Brock Yordy talks centrifugal force and drilling fluids.

Reverse Mud vs. Direct Mud Rotary in Shales, Clays

December 3, 2020

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On episode 86 of Ask Brock, host Brock Yordy talks inhibiting clays, and reverse mud versus direct mud rotary.

What Does Testing Tell me about Drilling Fluids?

Questions, Answers about Good Drilling Mud Programs

Brock Yordy

July 27, 2020

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We answer viewer questions about drilling mud, testing equipment and a "consistent baseline."

Epic Rotary Drilling Matchup: Mud or Air?

January 10, 2020

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Air drilling or mud drilling? In Ask Brock episode 39, host Brock Yordy settles the age-old question.

Mobile Drill B29

November 18, 2019

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Company says rig a compact solution for auger, mud rotary drilling.

How Do I Prevent Mud Ribbons When Drilling Clay Holes?

October 18, 2019

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In Ask Brock episode 29, host Brock Yordy has a swell time advising a driller on tactics for clay holes.

Clay and Shale Drilling

June 6, 2019

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In episode 7 of our new video series, Ask Brock, expert trainer and The Driller contributor Brock Yordy takes a question about drilling in reactive clays and shales.

Tips for Proper Drilling Waste Management

Brock Yordy

March 4, 2019

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The continued success of large commercial jobs and urban drilling projects requires proper site consideration to minimize and contain drilling spoils.