Tech Topics: Jet Pumps - Part 1 Bob Pelikan April 1, 2007 No Comments What is a jet pump, and how does it differ from a centrifugal pump? A jet pump actually is two pumps in one ... Read More
Porky's Hole Thoughts: The Cutters' Early Years in Utah Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC April 1, 2007 No Comments In 1958, I was hired by Ward McGinnis Oil Co. in El Dorado, Kan., to go from Chanute, Kan., to Beaver, Utah, to core drill for uranium in the mountains with an Acker drill mounted on a jeep pickup ... Read More
For Openers: News and Notes at Press Time Greg Ettling April 1, 2007 No Comments Recent industry events and happenings are detailed. Read More
Smart Business: How to Find and Keep Good People - Part 2 Jim Olsztynski April 1, 2007 No Comments A continuation of the article series on how to find and retain quality employees, this month's piece focuses on the hiring process. Read More
For Openers: From Over the Transom Greg Ettling March 1, 2007 No Comments New research developments, pending legislation, upcoming industry events, and much more. Read More
Tech Topics: How Centrifugal Pumps Lift Water Bob Pelikan March 1, 2007 No Comments A discussion of the physics involved, as well as atmospheric pressure. Read More
The World According to Wayne: Help with Bit Selection Wayne Nash March 1, 2007 No Comments An informative piece on how bits work and how to choose the appropriate bit. Read More
Porky's Hole Thoughts: Hammers and Bits Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC March 1, 2007 No Comments Before I discuss hammers and bits, let me first give mud drillers a few hints about mud drilling ... Read More
Smart Business: How to Find and Keep Good People - Part 1 Jim Olsztynski March 1, 2007 No Comments It’s not hard to find good people – it’s only hard to find them in a hurry. Read More
Porky's Hole Thoughts:Resurrecting a 1890s Core Drilling Machine Jeff Hyatt CWD February 1, 2007 No Comments Remembering a detailed rig restoration process. Read More
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