Articles Tagged with ''well drilling''

Know the strengths, weaknesses of different connecting technologies.

In about 1950, my dad found a well-used 1935 Ford truck chassis and decided that would be a great basis for his new and improved shop-built rig.

Much of a wire rope can be in good working order, while some sections may still be at the point of replacement or failure. This column covers a few different methods of visual inspection.

Readers have likely heard the adage "may you live in interesting times." I cannot remember a more interesting time.

This month's column deals with an improved rig that my dad and I first put into service in 1953.

You've hit water and your well is complete … almost. As with any project, it's important to see through the finishing touches and guarantee safety to those who will use the well.

What does it take to maintain a successful business? To get a well-rounded perspective on this important topic, I interviewed a driller within our community and a custom home-builder connected to our community.

Wire rope, despite its durability and strength, eventually wears out and must be removed. Regular inspection is crucial.

As we sit here going into the third week of an unprecedented shutdown of the United States economy, did you plan for the unexpected?

This column continues the tale of the ancient rig that I cut my teeth on in drilling.