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Tips for Selecting a Quality Water Well Drill

On Portable Drill Rigs, Check Engines, Pump and Construction

Joe Haynes

March 26, 2022

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In the market for a portable drill rig? Look at the engines, pump and construction to get a quality water drill.

Beyond the Tool String: Stem Guides and Wire-Line Savers

This Month, We Get into Other Cable-Tool Components

John Schmitt

March 22, 2022

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Columnist John Schmitt goes beyond the cable-tool string to discuss other components of a well operation.

A $2M Drill Pipe Deal: A Lead Time Impasse

Western China Adventure Comes to a Conclusion

David King

March 18, 2022

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Columnist David King wraps up 6,000-plus mile trip to oilfields of China’s Xinjiang Province.

‘Don’t Put Your Hand There’: Pinch Point Tips for Drillers

Discussing Job Safety, Risk Mitigation for Pinch, Nip Points

Dave Bowers

March 18, 2022

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Newbies, experienced drillers alike can use a reminder on lockout/tagout, paying attention to potential risks.

A Total Company Understanding of HDD Fluids

Tricky Geologies, Sticky Clays Often Call for More

Todd Tannehill

March 16, 2022

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It helps if the whole company, from drillers to owners, knows the value of a good fluid for tricky, sticky geologies.

Establishing a Mentoring Culture in the Drilling Industry

Being a Mentor for Drillers More than Just a Forced Chore

Jake Fletcher

March 14, 2022

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In today’s column, we explore how mentorship can relate to professional, personal leadership.

Compensation Conversations: Talking Money with Drillers

Talk Rewards Regularly, not Just When Hiring Drilling Crews

Jessica Alexander

March 11, 2022

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Drilling companies can boost retention by regularly talking to drilling crews about total compensation.

Selecting More Tools for Our Cable-Tool Drilling Program

Wrenches, Jacks Ensure Tight Tool Joints for Lasting Connections

John Schmitt

February 28, 2022

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Once you’ve chosen tool string components, you put them all together with wrenches or jacks.

Balancing the Employees’ Market in Drilling Trades

Training, Recruiting Work Together to Bridge Skills Gap

Jeremy Verdusco

February 25, 2022

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Demand for workers in drilling, construction likely to go up with Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Data Collection Tips for Foolproof Soil Sampling

Systems, Photos, Proper Equipment and Lots of Notes Help

Joe Haynes

February 21, 2022

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Geotechnical contractors can keep samples accurate using proper equipment, systems, photos and lots of notes.

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Tips for Selecting a Quality Water Well Drill

Beyond the Tool String: Stem Guides and Wire-Line Savers

A $2M Drill Pipe Deal: A Lead Time Impasse

‘Don’t Put Your Hand There’: Pinch Point Tips for Drillers

A Total Company Understanding of HDD Fluids

Establishing a Mentoring Culture in the Drilling Industry

Compensation Conversations: Talking Money with Drillers

Selecting More Tools for Our Cable-Tool Drilling Program

Balancing the Employees’ Market in Drilling Trades

Data Collection Tips for Foolproof Soil Sampling

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Dig deeper into the drilling and water supply industry!

Build your knowledge with The Driller, covering the people, equipment and technologies across drilling markets.

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