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John Schmitt

Spudder Drill Strings: The ABCs of a Drill Stem

Simple Steel Bar Designed to Add Weight
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
October 25, 2021
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Simple, round steel bar designed to add weight for driving the drill bit.


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Routine Maintenance for Portable Water Well Drills

From Grease Guns to Bolt Tightening, Don’t Skimp on Upkeep
Joe Haynes
Joe Haynes
October 20, 2021
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Small drills can have a full service life with a little attention to routine greasing, cleaning and tightening.


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Dave Bowers

How Can We Make Drill Training More Effective?

Start by Understanding the Four Main Learning Styles
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
October 15, 2021
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Preparation, teaching to different learning styles can help trainers boost retention.
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For Drillers, Bridging the Gap between Training and Reality

When Did you Last Update your Drill Training Program?
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
October 11, 2021
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Take an honest look at your drill training program. Does it deliver results, or does it need a jolt?


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Take the “Pulse” of Drilling Crews, other Employees with Surveys

Help Recruiting, Retention by Asking Workers their Thoughts
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Jessica Alexander
October 8, 2021
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Help recruiting, retention by asking workers, from entry level on up, what they think.


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Jeremy Verdusco

Employment “Churn” an Opportunity for Drilling Companies

Millions of Workers Leave Jobs each Month in U.S.
Jeremy Verdusco
Jeremy Verdusco
October 1, 2021
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Millions of workers leave jobs each month in the U.S. Drilling and construction have a lot to offer them.


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John Schmitt

Spudder Drill Strings: What Do Drilling Jars Do?

After the Swivel and Socket Come the Jars, If Used
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
September 27, 2021
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Drilling jars connect to the socket and enable cable tool drillers to “jar” a stuck string loose.


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Variable frequency drives

How Can VFDs Boost Business, Save Customers Money?

Constant Pressure Systems Can Prove More Efficient, Reliable
Stephen Brandt
September 22, 2021
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Constant pressure systems can prove more efficient, reliable while cutting the need for pricey wiring, tanks.


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Dave Bowers

How Can We Make Drill Training More Relevant?

Drillers, Manufacturers Both Benefit from Coordinated Continuing Ed
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
September 17, 2021
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Drillers want training and manufacturers want customers. Find the best training where those ideas intersect.


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Hydrostatic Pressure: Both a Friend and Foe for Drillers

Keep Your Fluids and Slurries Clean, Above Water Table
Mario Brunet
Mario Brunet
September 13, 2021
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Drillers can minimize frackouts, circulation loss by keeping fluids and slurries clean, above the water table.


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