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Insights and stories from David King, who spent nearly his entire professional career making a livelihood from drill pipe.

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David King

Seeing Geology — and Drilling — Lessons along the Highway

Drillers Can See Their Work Everywhere, if They Look
David king
David King
March 9, 2021
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We don’t necessarily look at what we see every day. But, if drillers look, they can see their work everywhere.


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David King

Drillers, Are Your Facilities Holding You Back?

Whether a Manufacturer or a Drilling Contractor, Space has its Limits
David king
David King
January 22, 2021
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As you think about a “big” decision like a new rig or a larger facility, think of potential gains and efficiencies.


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David King

A Drilling Industry Supplier's Perspective on Unforeseen Problems

You Mean to Tell Me I've been Selling Radioactive Drill Pipe?
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David King
December 9, 2020
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Mill alarm on “hot” scrap iron sets off bells up, down supply chain.
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David King

How Can Drilling Jobs be more 'Sustainable'?

Going 'Green' can Cost Operators, but Save Money in Better Efficiency
David king
David King
November 20, 2020
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Operators may worry about the cost of going “greener,” but better efficiency brings savings.


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David King

Drillers, What are You Learning Right Now?

From Summer Jobs to the Drilling Jobsite, Soak it All In
David king
David King
October 19, 2020
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Summer jobs, college, trade shows can all help in a jack-of-all-trades trade like drilling.
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David King

Drill Pipe Threads 101: The Basics of Good Connections

Drilling Jobs Depend on a Solid Grip from Pin to Box
David king
David King
September 18, 2020
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Bevels, leads and shoulders, what drillers need to know about threads.


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David King

How Can Drilling Contractors Manage Ambitious Employees?

Don't Let Employees Moving on Take Parts of Your Company with Them
David king
David King
August 14, 2020
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Employees move on. Don’t let them take your best customers with them.
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David King

Drilling Contractors, What is Your Management Style?

Blunt or Lax, Having Employees Means Managing Employees
David king
David King
July 6, 2020
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A lot of drillers stumble into business, managing employees.
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David King

Metal Fatigue: The Silent Killer for Drill Pipe

What is Metal Fatigue, and How can Drillers Minimize it?
David king
David King
June 26, 2020
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Tips for how drillers can minimize metal fatigue.
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David King

Thread Damage Difficult to Assess on Drill Pipe

Project in Turkey Traced to Top Sub, Pipe Mismatch
David king
David King
May 20, 2020
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Incorrect top sub led to damage throughout string's threads.
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