2021 October

The Driller Magazine

In the October 2021 issue of The Driller, we look at how a good manufacturing partner can help drilling contractors rest easier. Also in this issue, a driller shares his on-the-ground view of the California drought.

Brandon Lamar of Matrix Drilling Products operates one of the company’s CNC machines

Drill Rod, Tool Manufacturer Aims for Customized Solutions

Gearing up? Rig down? A Good Manufacturing Partner is Key

Brock Yordy

September 29, 2021

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Gearing up? Rig down? A good manufacturing partner can help drilling contractors rest easier.

Guardino Well Drilling Inc. drilling in Milpitas, California

A Driller’s On-the-Ground View of the California Drought

Demand, Low Rainfall Create ‘Perfect Storm’ for Drilling Businesses

Jeremy Verdusco

September 24, 2021

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Drilling company steers through “perfect storm” of high-demand, low rainfall, regulations and parts scarcity.

Employment “Churn” an Opportunity for Drilling Companies

Millions of Workers Leave Jobs each Month in U.S.

Jeremy Verdusco

October 1, 2021

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Millions of workers leave jobs each month in the U.S. Drilling and construction have a lot to offer them.

Hiring and Covid-19: Video Interview Tips for Drillers

Ideas for Candidates, Companies Making their Screen Debut

Jessica Alexander

September 6, 2021

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Candidates still need to consider body language in web-based interviews, but also minimize distractions.

Leadership, Mental Health and Construction Crews

Covid-19 Has Challenged Even the Hardiest Among Us

Jake Fletcher

September 10, 2021

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Home, job stresses add up, and good leaders train themselves to see when their teams struggle.

How Can We Make Drill Training More Relevant?

Drillers, Manufacturers Both Benefit from Coordinated Continuing Ed

Dave Bowers

September 17, 2021

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Drillers want training and manufacturers want customers. Find the best training where those ideas intersect.

How Can VFDs Boost Business, Save Customers Money?

Constant Pressure Systems Can Prove More Efficient, Reliable

Stephen Brandt

September 22, 2021

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Constant pressure systems can prove more efficient, reliable while cutting the need for pricey wiring, tanks.

Hydrostatic Pressure: Both a Friend and Foe for Drillers

Keep Your Fluids and Slurries Clean, Above Water Table

Mario Brunet

September 13, 2021

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Drillers can minimize frackouts, circulation loss by keeping fluids and slurries clean, above the water table.

Spudder Drill Strings: What Do Drilling Jars Do?

After the Swivel and Socket Come the Jars, If Used

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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The Driller Magazine

2021 October

Features

Drill Rod, Tool Manufacturer Aims for Customized Solutions

A Driller’s On-the-Ground View of the California Drought

Columns

Employment “Churn” an Opportunity for Drilling Companies

Hiring and Covid-19: Video Interview Tips for Drillers

Leadership, Mental Health and Construction Crews

How Can We Make Drill Training More Relevant?

How Can VFDs Boost Business, Save Customers Money?

Hydrostatic Pressure: Both a Friend and Foe for Drillers

Spudder Drill Strings: What Do Drilling Jars Do?

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