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Selecting the Last Wire Line for a Spudder: the Casing Line

It Works with Sand Line, Drilling Line to Ease Casing Work

John Schmitt

June 28, 2021

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Columnist John Schmitt, a drilling veteran, talks about casing lines for older spudder drill rigs.

Confined Spaces: What Drillers Need to Know

From Pump Houses to Pits, Assess and Mitigate Your Risks

Dave Bowers

June 22, 2021

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Learn how to identify confined spaces, and what the risks are for those entering them.

In HDD, It’s Soil Identification for the Win

Ground Conditions Affect All Aspects of a Successful Bore

Todd Tannehill

June 17, 2021

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In horizontal directional drilling, ground conditions unlock the keys to a successful bore.

Leadership vs. Project Management on Drilling Projects

Managers Benefit from Leader Traits Like Relationship Building

Jake Fletcher

June 15, 2021

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From relationship building to public speaking, leadership skills can benefit project managers.

Enhance Drilling Employee Retention Using Stay Interviews

Help Crews toward Development Goals to Help Keep them Around

Jessica Alexander

June 11, 2021

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Drillers, other employees more likely to stick around if you help them toward short- and long-term goals.

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.

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Selecting the Last Wire Line for a Spudder: the Casing Line

Confined Spaces: What Drillers Need to Know

In HDD, It’s Soil Identification for the Win

Leadership vs. Project Management on Drilling Projects

Enhance Drilling Employee Retention Using Stay Interviews

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

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