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Joe Haynes

Joe Haynes

Joe Haynes is president of Lone Star Drills. For more information, email sales@littlebeaver.com or visit www.lonestardrills.com.

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Tips for Selecting a Quality Water Well Drill

On Portable Drill Rigs, Check Engines, Pump and Construction
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Joe Haynes
March 26, 2022
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In the market for a portable drill rig? Look at the engines, pump and construction to get a quality water drill.


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Data Collection Tips for Foolproof Soil Sampling

Systems, Photos, Proper Equipment and Lots of Notes Help
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Joe Haynes
February 21, 2022
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Geotechnical contractors can keep samples accurate using proper equipment, systems, photos and lots of notes.


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Water Well Drill Helps Ugandans Dig out of Poverty

California Contractor Drills to Make a Difference for Rural Citizens
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Joe Haynes
December 1, 2021
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California contractor finds purpose providing water to rural villagers, helping them rise above poverty.


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Routine Maintenance for Portable Water Well Drills

From Grease Guns to Bolt Tightening, Don’t Skimp on Upkeep
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Joe Haynes
October 20, 2021
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Small drills can have a full service life with a little attention to routine greasing, cleaning and tightening.


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Key Priorities for Building a Successful Drilling Operation

The Right Drill, Training and Quality Tooling All Contribute to Completion
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Joe Haynes
March 19, 2021
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Get to know typical site conditions, and choose the right rig for those conditions.


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Getting Started Drilling Water Wells

Charity Drilling, Remote Work Call for Back-to-Basics Approach
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Joe Haynes
August 31, 2020
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From pilot hole to development, some projects call for back-to-basics approach.
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How to Ensure a New Water Well is Safe

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Joe Haynes
April 24, 2020
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You've hit water and your well is complete … almost. As with any project, it's important to see through the finishing touches and guarantee safety to those who will use the well.
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Drill Bits vs. Down-the-Hole Hammers

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Joe Haynes
February 6, 2020
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Rotary bits can handle soft to medium soil formations. But when you find yourself between a rock and a hard place, you need specialized equipment designed to power through rock formations.
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Former NASA Contractor Launches Career in Soil Sampling

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Joe Haynes
August 12, 2019
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When the NASA Space Shuttle Program ended in 2011, Hashem and several thousand others in the Houston area were out of jobs and looking for work. Hashem picked up soil sampling as a way to earn money while looking for a permanent career.
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Overcoming Obstacles to Fresh Water in Rural West Africa

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Joe Haynes
July 2, 2018
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Civil turmoil, dense forests and under-developed infrastructure blanket a majority of Liberia and Sierra Leone. Add to that a lack of clean drinking water, and daily life in many of the region’s isolated communities is an absolute battle.
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