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Revisiting the Family's Longtime Drilling Rig

Columnist Talks Custom Drill from the 1950s

John Schmitt

July 17, 2020

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Columnist John Schmitt reflects on the drill rig his family used in the 1950s, 1960s.

Should Geotechnical Drillers Use Slip Rings?

Common, but Divisive, Tool: Are Slip Rings Safe?

Dave Bowers

July 13, 2020

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Tool aids production, but requires diligence for use on drilling jobs.

Onboarding Tips for Drilling Contractors Hiring Workers

Employers Can Start with a Written Guide for Consistency

Jessica Alexander

July 10, 2020

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Written guides, clear expectations help retain employees.

Drilling Contractors, What is Your Management Style?

Blunt or Lax, Having Employees Means Managing Employees

David King

July 6, 2020

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A lot of drillers stumble into business, managing employees.

New Podcast Features Drilling Industry Conversations

Audio Version of Drilling In-Site Now Available

Jeremy Verdusco

July 1, 2020

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Audio version of Drilling In-Site series features talk about safety, fluids, other topics of interest to drillers.

Metal Fatigue: The Silent Killer for Drill Pipe

What is Metal Fatigue, and How can Drillers Minimize it?

David King

June 26, 2020

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Tips for how drillers can minimize metal fatigue.

How Drillers Can Tune Up Their Toolbox Talks

Drilling Crew Buy-In is Crucial to Getting Message Across

Dave Bowers

June 24, 2020

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Do it right, and they can be a big part of an effective health and safety program.

Water Wells and World War II: Ever Try to Drill without Casing?

WWII Was a Tough Time for the Water Well Industry

John Schmitt

June 22, 2020

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Rationing affected many drilling basics, like pipe and pumps.

Troubleshoot Flexible Drive Shaft Issues in Mechanical Augers

How to Address an Auger that Won’t Turn

Mike Hale

June 19, 2020

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How to diagnose an auger, fix it and get back to work.

Recruiting Younger Generations into Skilled Labor Jobs

Lack of Knowledge about Drilling Jobs a Big Factor

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Revisiting the Family's Longtime Drilling Rig

Should Geotechnical Drillers Use Slip Rings?

Onboarding Tips for Drilling Contractors Hiring Workers

Drilling Contractors, What is Your Management Style?

New Podcast Features Drilling Industry Conversations

Metal Fatigue: The Silent Killer for Drill Pipe

How Drillers Can Tune Up Their Toolbox Talks

Water Wells and World War II: Ever Try to Drill without Casing?

Troubleshoot Flexible Drive Shaft Issues in Mechanical Augers

Recruiting Younger Generations into Skilled Labor Jobs

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