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John Schmitt

Spudder Rigs: Recounting Two Phone Calls and a Catalog

Cable-Tool, both the Past and Present of Drilling
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
September 29, 2023
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Columnist John Schmitt talks about recent inquiries about cable-tool drill rigs and a 1950s 20W publication.


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Dedicated Equipment: First Time Project for a Piling Rig

JJA Goes Beyond Diesel Hammer, Crane on Navy Yard Project
Brian M. Fraley
September 26, 2023
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For Philadelphia Navy Yard sheet pile project, civil contractor JJA goes beyond a diesel hammer and crane.


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John Schmitt

Cable-Tool Fishing Operation? Keep These Items Handy

Tubing Spears, Taper Taps for Drill-Tool Fishing Explained
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
August 7, 2023
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Explanations for lesser-used, maybe lesser-known items to have on hand for a cable-tool fishing operation.


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John Schmitt

Using a Combination Socket in a Cable-Tool Fishing Operation

You Want to Avoid Tool Fishing, but Stay Prepared
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
July 10, 2023
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Columnist John Schmitt walks readers through a basic cable-tool fishing operation using a combination socket.


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Advanced Drill Tool Fishing: Wire-line Cutting Downhole

Cutting the Line to Before Using a Combination Socket
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
May 24, 2023
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Columnist John Schmitt walks readers through cutting a line before tool retrieval with a combination socket.


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John Schmitt

A Few Last Words about Pump Hoists

Thoughts about Rotating Masts and Pump Pullers
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
April 7, 2023
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Columnist John Schmitt rounds out his pump hoist series with thoughts on pump pullers and rotating masts.


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Mobile Drill B37X Multipurpose Drill Rig

Designed for Geotechnical, Environmental and Exploration Drilling
March 13, 2023
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Rig designed to serve geotechnical, environmental and mineral exploration drilling markets.


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John Schmitt

Modern-Day Pump Hoists: an Evolution in Lifting

Older Designs Evolved into Hydraulics, Adjustable Layback
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
March 3, 2023
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Columnist John Schmitt talks about the similarities, differences in modern pump hoists in water well drilling.


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John Schmitt

The Early Days of Pump Hoists in Drilling

How Hoists Worked, Were Built in 1960s
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
January 27, 2023
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Columnist John Schmitt walks readers through his early experiences with pump hoists in water well drilling.


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John Schmitt

Cable-Tool Fishing? Have a Plan Before it Happens

A Failed First Try Significantly Complicates Tool Recovery
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
December 2, 2022
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Columnist John Schmitt talks fishing for drill tools and the importance of getting it right the first time.


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