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How to Ensure a New Water Well is Safe

Joe Haynes
Joe Haynes
April 24, 2020
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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.
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6 Tips to Ace the Interview for that Drilling Job

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Jessica Alexander
April 13, 2020
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If you're considering a career in drilling but aren't sure how to get the job, this article is for you.
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How Often Should Drillers Replace Wire Ropes?

Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
April 10, 2020
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Wire rope, despite its durability and strength, eventually wears out and must be removed. Regular inspection is crucial.
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Tips for Productivity on HDD Mixing Systems

Todd Tannehill
April 6, 2020
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We are coming out of our heavy horizontal directional drilling (HDD) mud school season and entering the spring start-up.
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David King

Troubleshooting Drill Pipe for a Remote Canadian Mine

David King
David King
April 3, 2020
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A new mine, Troilus, opened outside of Chibougamau, Quebec, several years ago.
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Amid Widespread Shutdown, Are You Working a Plan?

Jeremy Verdusco
March 30, 2020
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As we sit here going into the third week of an unprecedented shutdown of the United States economy, did you plan for the unexpected?
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Upgrading an Early Water Well Drilling Rig

John Schmitt
March 23, 2020
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This column continues the tale of the ancient rig that I cut my teeth on in drilling.
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Greg Plutko

Tips to Evaluate a Mixed-Metal Fluid System on Drilling Jobs

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Greg Plutko
March 13, 2020
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This column goes over a few more ways to evaluate mixed-metal hydroxide (MMH) fluids, and touches on troubleshooting when contractors don't get the results they want.
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National Driller Welcomes New Drill Pipe Columnist

David King
David King
March 11, 2020
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Starting this month, I have graduated from guest columnist to staff columnist.
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Cores to Strands: More Basics on Wire Rope for Drillers

Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
March 9, 2020
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Wire rope is, in fact, a dynamic machine and, like all machines, requires a little knowledge to get optimal performance and safety.
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