Drilling vet and columnist John Schmitt discusses what to look for in wire rope for small, mid-size and larger spudder drill rigs.

Columnist John Schmitt continues his spudder rig short course with a look at their availability and greasing methods.

Columnist John Schmitt talks options for bigger cable-tool rigs, which often worked in oil and gas.

Family bought its first steel-framed water well rig in the late 1960s.