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Mounting Options for a Bucyrus-Erie 20W (or Any Spudder)

Drillers Had Options: Trucks, Trailers and even Skids

John Schmitt

January 29, 2021

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Columnist John Schmitt talks about mounting options for classic water well drilling rigs like the 20W.

Heights Deserve a Driller’s Respect

When Necessary, Use PFA Devices to Minimize Fall Risks

Jeremy Verdusco

January 27, 2021

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Demos a great argument for the value of personal fall-arrest devices.

Drillers, Are Your Facilities Holding You Back?

Whether a Manufacturer or a Drilling Contractor, Space has its Limits

David King

January 22, 2021

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As you think about a “big” decision like a new rig or a larger facility, think of potential gains and efficiencies.

The Case for Synthetic Slurry for Foundation Drilled Shafts

One Advantage: It Allows More Compact, Cleaner Jobsites

George Dugan

January 18, 2021

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Synthetics allow more compact, less muddy jobsites, as well as easier disposal.

How Drillers can Add Adaptive Leadership to their Toolbox

Regardless of What a Team Does, It’s Still Made Up of People

Jake Fletcher

January 15, 2021

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Teams, regardless of purpose, are made up of people with different needs, communication styles.

Stand Out as a Drilling Jobseeker amid the Covid-19 Hiring Slump

Tips to Connect with Hiring Managers, Highlight Transferable Skills

Jessica Alexander

January 11, 2021

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Tips for how to tailor a resume, highlight transferable skills and connect with decision-makers.

Fall Protection 101 for Drilling Jobs

What Are the Requirements, Features of Common PFA Devices?

Dave Bowers

January 8, 2021

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Personal fall-arrest systems require training, inspection to safeguard workers.

Looking Forward to the 'New' Normal in 2021

You Survived 2020. Those Survival Skills will Make 2021 a Breeze.

Jeremy Verdusco

January 1, 2021

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Use 2020’s survival skills to build better drilling business and career opportunities in 2021.

One Man's Opinion – Two Weak Points of the Bucyrus-Erie 20W

Power Unit, Mast on Old Rig Made Hole, but Could Have been Better

John Schmitt

December 21, 2020

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Columnist John Schmitt critiques family’s longtime Bucyrus-Erie 20W.

HDD Drilling — Drilling with Water Only?

Maximize Feet per Day with the Right Fluids Mix

Michael Kleespies

December 18, 2020

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Water alone cannot adequately suspend, transport drill cuttings out of horizontal holes.

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Mounting Options for a Bucyrus-Erie 20W (or Any Spudder)

Heights Deserve a Driller’s Respect

Drillers, Are Your Facilities Holding You Back?

The Case for Synthetic Slurry for Foundation Drilled Shafts

How Drillers can Add Adaptive Leadership to their Toolbox

Stand Out as a Drilling Jobseeker amid the Covid-19 Hiring Slump

Fall Protection 101 for Drilling Jobs

Looking Forward to the 'New' Normal in 2021

One Man's Opinion – Two Weak Points of the Bucyrus-Erie 20W

HDD Drilling — Drilling with Water Only?

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Build your knowledge with The Driller, covering the people, equipment and technologies across drilling markets.

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Dig deeper into the drilling and water supply industry!

Build your knowledge with The Driller, covering the people, equipment and technologies across drilling markets.

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