Lone Star Drills

 A down-the-hole (DTH) hammer excels at boring through rocky soil and solid rock because of its percussive operation
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When rotary bits hit rock bottom, it's hammer time

Switching to a DTH hammer can maximise productivity in the toughest of rock formations

02 May 2023

 Free-standing shallow well drills offer convenient manoeuvrability and ease of use and are preferred for wells close to the surface
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Reaching aquifers with shallow well drills

Finding the best water well drill for shallow well drilling projects

31 March 2023

 A 25hp Honda iGX800 gas engine powers the new LSGT+HAD drill rig from Lone Star Drills
CORE SAMPLING

Lone Star Drills' LSGT+HDA drill to feature at CONEXPO

A new tracked, remote control geotechnical and sampling rig from Lone Star Drills will be at CONEXPO

13 March 2023

 Proper mud pump pairing is the key to efficient mud rotary drilling. An inadequate mud pump, or a drill design that neglects the pump’s importance, can slow down an operation’s pace
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The dirt on mud pumps

Do not underestimate the benefits of careful mud pump selection on rotary drilling projects

16 February 2023

 Some manufacturers offer trailer-mounted versions of their drills for quick set-up and operation at easily accessed sites
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The priorities of water well drilling

Joe Haynes discusses what needs to be considered by those considering becoming water well drillers

11 November 2022

 A DTH hammer can drill as deep as 300ft through limestone, sandstone and quartzite faster than standard mud rotary bits
SITE INVESTIGATION

Getting through a hard place

A look at the versatility of DTH tooling for contractors with small scale rigs

10 October 2022

 Finding a manufacturer that provides excellent customer service and training is an important factor to consider when looking for a quality water well drill rig
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Drilling down to quality

What to look for when considering the quality of your next water well drill purchase

17 December 2021

 John Foley and his team at JF Well Works Africa use the LST1 water well drill for drilling shallow wells and have been impressed by how much of an asset it has been for their productivity
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Drilling to make a difference

John Foley is working with Lone Star Drills to bring sustainable clean water to Ugandans

28 October 2021

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Geothermal Game Changer

Customer-inspired engineering leads to fieldwork simplified

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A Sneak Peek at the Future of Drilling Data

Drilling is the first step in an optimised mine value chain, so it is crucial to

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Gain Ground on the Competition

Rigs, tooling designed for direct push propel profits, production across industries

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Simplify your geotechnical Jobs

Multi-application drill rigs and enhanced tools boost productivity and profits.