The Driller Magazine

2020 May

In our May 2020 edition of The Driller, we take a look at how COVID-19 has changed the way the drilling industry gets work done.

What are Best Practices for Drillers During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

Covid-19 Has Led to Changes in How the Industry Gets Work Done

Brock Yordy

March 23, 2020

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Contractors can take steps to reduce Covid-19 risks for customers, crews.

Soap, Sanitizer, Social Distance: Drilling in the Coronavirus Pandemic

'Essential' Drillers Adjust to a New Type of Safety

Brock Yordy

March 30, 2020

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From decon and hand washing to spreading out at those tailgate meetings.

Linde-Griffith, Bauer Rig Work Displacement Pile Project

Brian M. Fraley

May 18, 2020

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In the midst of densely clustered apartment buildings and businesses, the yellow mast of a Bauer BG 36 H drilling rig towered more than 90 feet over the landscape in the urban enclave of Hackensack.

'Riginabox' a New Option for Geothermal Jobs

Jeremy Verdusco

May 4, 2020

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We spoke with Scott Adelsbach, owner of Geothermal Drilling Solutions, about his Riginabox and how he developed it.

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Covid-19: 'Essential' Drilling, Decon and Budgeting

Jeremy Verdusco

April 27, 2020

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Readers have likely heard the adage "may you live in interesting times." I cannot remember a more interesting time.

Retain Drilling Crews with Well-Equipped Managers

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Jessica Alexander

May 1, 2020

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If we're serious about retaining our best employees, we need to provide managers and supervisors with the tools and training they need.

Common Wear Areas for Wire Rope Use in Drilling

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Dave Bowers

May 11, 2020

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Much of a wire rope can be in good working order, while some sections may still be at the point of replacement or failure. This column covers a few different methods of visual inspection.

How Do I Use Bentonite-Free Polymer HDD Drilling Fluids?

George Dugan

May 15, 2020

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Over the last few years, the popularity of pre-packaged, bentonite-free liquid polymer drilling fluid products has grown in the horizontal directional drilling industry.

More on that Custom-Built 1950s Water Well Drilling Rig

John Schmitt, CWD/PI

May 25, 2020

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In about 1950, my dad found a well-used 1935 Ford truck chassis and decided that would be a great basis for his new and improved shop-built rig.

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The Driller Magazine

2020 May

Features

What are Best Practices for Drillers During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

Soap, Sanitizer, Social Distance: Drilling in the Coronavirus Pandemic

Linde-Griffith, Bauer Rig Work Displacement Pile Project

'Riginabox' a New Option for Geothermal Jobs

Columns

Covid-19: 'Essential' Drilling, Decon and Budgeting

Retain Drilling Crews with Well-Equipped Managers

Common Wear Areas for Wire Rope Use in Drilling

How Do I Use Bentonite-Free Polymer HDD Drilling Fluids?

More on that Custom-Built 1950s Water Well Drilling Rig

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