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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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micropile project near Roanoke, Virginia

Contractor Credits Rental Partners, Drill Rig on Micropile Project

Rod Handler Also Helps Speed Production
Brian M. Fraley
June 23, 2021
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Technical Foundations turns to ECA, Klemm rig and rod handler on recent micropile project.
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John Schmitt

Sizing the Sand Line for a Spudder Drill Rig

Sand or Bailing Line has a Less Demanding Job than Drilling Line
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
May 24, 2021
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Drilling vet and columnist John Schmitt discusses sand lines for older spudder drill rigs.
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Epiroc Fordia

Epiroc and Fordia form Exploration Competency Center in the U.S.

Elko, Nevada, Facility Operated by Fordia, Serving Mining Customers
May 18, 2021
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Companies call new facility an “exploration solution for all products, parts and aftermarket service needs.”


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Geoprobe 6011DT

Geoprobe 6011DT

May 17, 2021
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Company says it designed new rig to track into tight spots, rugged terrain.
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John Schmitt

Selecting Wire Lines for a Spudder Drill Rig

What to Look for in a Drill Line for a Spudder Rig
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
April 19, 2021
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Drilling vet and columnist John Schmitt discusses what to look for in wire rope for small, mid-size and larger spudder drill rigs.


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