Columnist John Schmitt expands on his cable-tool string discussion. This month, he talks drive clamps.

Columnist John Schmitt talks dart, flat-bottom and other bailers used in a cable-tool drilling program.

Growing a lasting drilling business is rooted in reliable equipment and employees. Maintaining your equipment not only nurtures your profits but also employee retention. Regional service centers provide expertise, specialty tools and drilling parts inventory to cultivating overall business health. 

Columnist John Schmitt goes beyond the cable-tool string to discuss other components of a well operation.

Demand for geothermal energy has generated drilling industry growth. For many companies, geothermal drilling business is booming, while others weather fluctuations by diversifying their service lines with a single rig.

Company says rig drills efficiently on slopes, calls it an heir to the Soil-XLS.

Columnist John Schmitt rounds out his discussion of specialized cable-tool bits for particular drilling challenges.

Company says rig can be truck- or track-mounted, offers fast and safe production in tough conditions.