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Tactics for Balling on Tricones, Wing Drilling Bits

Wayne Nash
November 25, 2019
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Reading the signs that the bit sends you becomes crucial to telling what you are drilling in, and how to treat the bit.
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Drilling Safety Resolutions for the New Year

Dale Duscher
November 21, 2019
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If you are interested in creating a safer work environment for your team in 2020, it might be time to develop your company’s safety resolutions for the new year.
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Four Tips to Recession-Proof Your Drilling Company

Chris Galloway
November 18, 2019
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Recessions are hard on the drilling industry, and while no one emerges from the fallout unscathed, there are ways to plan for the next recession (and it is coming!) and keep your head above water.
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What are you Getting from your Mud Schools?

Mario Brunet
Mario Brunet
November 16, 2019
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If you participate in a mud school, try these tips to get the most out of it.
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What Are Good Accessories for Portable Drilling Rigs?

Mike Hale
November 14, 2019
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Contractors should think of their earth drill as the next Swiss Army knife. With the right accessories, earth drills break into new applications, such as horizontal boring and foundation repairs.
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How Can Drilling Contractors Spot Employee Theft?

David King
David King
November 11, 2019
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We tend to worry more about scammers on the internet or thieves that might break in our buildings than the people we see every day who do our payroll. What are the signs?
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Does the Cooper Code Work for Drilling Jobs?

Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
November 7, 2019
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I recently attended a safety training conference where a retired Chicago police officer gave a talk on mental focus and situational awareness. He advocated using the “Cooper code” to reduce incidents and mistakes at the jobsite.
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How Can Small Drilling Companies Grow?

Jeremy Verdusco
November 1, 2019
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Small companies can use any one of these three scenarios to fuel growth, or any combination of the three.
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Customer Relations Tips for Drilling Contractors

Wayne Nash
October 24, 2019
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Effective communication on a customer’s level is critical.
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When to Use Bentonite Tablets vs. Bentonite Chips

Michael Kleespies
October 21, 2019
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For many applications, bentonite chips are sufficient. However, there are cases where the use of bentonite tablets is preferred.
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