Drilling a well for the farm
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Video by Stoney Ridge Farmer
Stoney Ridge Farmer
What happens here
This project demonstrates a segment of the specialized process of drilling a new well for a farm. It showcases how sections of drill pipe are added to extend the drilling depth using a large, truck-mounted rotary drilling rig. The video highlights the coordinated effort between two operators to stop drilling, secure the existing pipe, retrieve and connect a new pipe section, and then resume drilling, with mud and water slurry continuously flowing from the bore hole.