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Drilling Contractors, Does Your Business Have a Pattern?

Over Time, Operating Income, Revenue Can Inform Business Decisions

Jeremy Verdusco

May 26, 2021

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Business owners should use financial statements to inform choices about profit, expenses, capex and retirement.

Sizing the Sand Line for a Spudder Drill Rig

Sand or Bailing Line has a Less Demanding Job than Drilling Line

John Schmitt

May 24, 2021

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Drilling vet and columnist John Schmitt discusses sand lines for older spudder drill rigs.

Eye Safety Basics for Drillers

In Vast Majority of Injuries, Eye Protection not Worn, Worn Wrong

Dave Bowers

May 21, 2021

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When workers go to the ER with eye injuries, often protection wasn’t worn, was worn incorrectly.

Troubleshooting Drill Pipe: What You Don’t Know

On Drilling Jobsite, Solutions Only as Broad as Your Expertise

David King

May 17, 2021

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Broad expertise solves drilling jobsite problems, so if you lack in one area, bring in an expert.

The 1-2-3 Approach to Drilling Fluids

Gel Strength, Fluid Loss and Controlling Clay all Play a Role

George Dugan

May 14, 2021

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Mud techs, operators can ask a few simple questions to optimize their fluids to the drilling project.

A Most Expensive Water Well: When Leaders Do Not Listen

Leaders Put Decisions in Context when a Project Heads in a New Direction

Jake Fletcher

May 11, 2021

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Leaders put decisions in context, particularly when the drill project moves in a different direction than advised.

Retain Your Drilling Crews with New Hire Mentoring

Direct Connection Can Aid Onboarding, Clarify Expectations

Jessica Alexander

May 7, 2021

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Mentors can make a direct connection, aid onboarding and clarify goals.

Covid-19 Vaccines: Managing Risk for Drillers, Their Families

It’s a Choice, but One that Makes Sense

Jeremy Verdusco

April 30, 2021

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Hardy, self-reliant drillers may have innate wariness to “experts,” but powerful drive to protect family.

Quick Coupler 101 for Drillers in the Field

They Make Skids, Excavators into Multi-Tools, but Demand Safe Operation

Dave Bowers

April 23, 2021

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Whether you use a bucket, shovel or hammer on the business end of your excavator, verify the connection before use.

Welcome to My Drilling Company, Have a Shirt

Little Things Like a Free Logo Polo can Help New Hires Feel Valued

Jake Fletcher

April 21, 2021

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Company culture, from productivity to safety, starts with making new hires, existing employees feel valued.

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Drilling Contractors, Does Your Business Have a Pattern?

Sizing the Sand Line for a Spudder Drill Rig

Eye Safety Basics for Drillers

Troubleshooting Drill Pipe: What You Don’t Know

The 1-2-3 Approach to Drilling Fluids

A Most Expensive Water Well: When Leaders Do Not Listen

Retain Your Drilling Crews with New Hire Mentoring

Covid-19 Vaccines: Managing Risk for Drillers, Their Families

Quick Coupler 101 for Drillers in the Field

Welcome to My Drilling Company, Have a Shirt

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