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CME-55LCX

CME-55LCX

December 6, 2021
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Company says compact rig has working height of just 12 feet with the mast disconnected.




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John Schmitt

The Most Important Part of a Spudder Drill String: The Drill Bit

Bit in Cable Tool Applications both Cuts, Mixes Cuttings
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
November 29, 2021
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The bit in cable tool applications makes the hole, but it also mixes cuttings so they can be bailed out.


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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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Junttan XCMG foundation rig

Junttan Brings New Line of XCMG Rotary Drilling Rigs to U.S.

Companies Announce Deal for Sales, Service
October 19, 2021
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Companies reach agreement to sell, service and support foundation rigs in the United States.


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Epiroc Valoria VA20 Water Well Drilling Rig

Epiroc Releases Valoria VA20 Water Well Drilling Rig

Available for Clients in Africa, Asia, South America, Latin America
October 1, 2021
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New drill available for customers in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, South America, Latin America.


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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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John Schmitt

Spudder Drill Strings: Let’s Start with the Socket

Wire Line, Swivel an Important Connect to Make
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
August 30, 2021
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Wire line connects to a swivel inside the socket, allowing the whole string to do its drilling job.
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John Schmitt

Maintaining Wire Lines on Spudder Drill Rigs

Steel Cable Requires Occasional Lubrication to Guard against Rust
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
July 21, 2021
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Drill, sand and casing lines require occasional lubrication for a long, worry free service life.
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Mincon Rock Drill Series

Mincon Releases New Modular Rock Drill Systems

Series Includes Mast Attachments, Three Drill Rigs
July 15, 2021
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Company says lineup allows “customers to affordably enter the rock drilling industry.”


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John Schmitt

Selecting the Last Wire Line for a Spudder: the Casing Line

It Works with Sand Line, Drilling Line to Ease Casing Work
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
June 28, 2021
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Columnist John Schmitt, a drilling veteran, talks about casing lines for older spudder drill rigs.
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