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Drillers Have Much to Be Thankful For

David S. Bardsley
December 1, 2015
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It’s getting toward the end of the year and even though the fourth quarter is busy for many drilling contractors, things normally start to slow between Thanksgiving and the end of the year.


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More Yet About Pitless Adapters

John Schmitt
December 1, 2015
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I failed to mention in my last column that the pitless adapter along with the submersible pump and the captive air tank have, in my opinion, been the three great advances in pump system technology in the last 60 years.


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For Drilling Safety, Employee Engagement is Key

Olivia Elliot
December 1, 2015
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Maintaining a safe work environment for all employees is one of the many challenges faced by companies in the drilling industry.
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How Can a Drilling Company Attract 21st Century Talent?

Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
December 1, 2015
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In 2015, the focus was on jobsite innovations that would make the job easier and safer. The next step, and the 2016 focus, is that people are the most important component of a great company.
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Steps to Cut Down on Expensive Horizontal Drilling Frack-Outs

George Dugan
December 1, 2015
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Recently, this author read an article about a horizontal directional drilling contractor who fracked out under a creek.
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Drill Rods and Minimizing Operating Costs

Chris Lambert
December 1, 2015
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As today’s drilling contractors focus on reducing operating costs to maintain profitability, the best way to reduce coring rod costs is to purchase rods that have the lowest cost per meter, rather than the lowest price.


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Think Ahead

Jeremy Verdusco
December 1, 2015
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Think for a second about the earliest technology you remember. Then think about today.
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What Are You Thankful For, Drillers?

Thankfulness Leads to a Safety Mindset
Jeremy Verdusco
November 13, 2015
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With safety mindset, drillers can be thankful for more than just their 10 fingers.
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Regulation Can Be an Obstacle, Opportunity for Training

Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC
November 1, 2015
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In the middle of September this year, Piglet and I traveled to the southwestern part of Virginia to assist some fellow water well drillers in obtaining their Virginia Master Drillers Licenses. The drilling company they work for has been in business since 1905.


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How to Make a ‘Poor-Boy’ Basket for Drilling Tool Fishing

Wayne Nash
November 1, 2015
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Fishing is probably every driller’s least favorite activity. But it happens.


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