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Recollections of the old "Fort Worth Spudder" and other early-day portable drilling machines. by Bobby Weaver Probably the most recognizable imagery related to the oil field is a towering

In Detail: How Did Reels on an Old Spudder Rig Work?

In my last column, I wrote in detail about the Bucyrus-Erie 20W spudder rig my family bought in 1968. In this column, I''m going to discuss the

The Challenges of Finding, Repairing Older Cable

This man is currently drilling by the cable tool or spudder method using a Walker-Neer make of machine. He said he was getting good results

Super J Cable Tool Spudder

Early rigs were called a "spudder." The spudder was a large, cumbersome mass of cables and bits, however, it was invaluable to a drilling operation. Donated to the NRHC to help tell the

Mounting and Moving Larger Spudder Drilling Rigs

He had recently switched from primarily rotary drilling to a cable-tool rig. He said he could make a lot of hole with the rotary, but had less-than

Bucyrus-Erie

In the early 1960''s Bucyrus-Erie had four popular spudder models all of which could be mounted on a semi-trailer. The power for the rigs was gasoline, LPG or diesel as ordered (gasoline

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CABLE TOOL RIG (Ref#8021T) No deck engine (removed), mounted on 1968 IHC tandem axle truck with 345 gas engine, Allison automatic transmission, front and rear leveling jacks, tools

Spud: Drilling in the Oil and Gas Industry

What Is Spud? Spudding is the first step to drilling a well in the oil and gas industry. A large drill bit is initially used to clear a surface hole. The

National Portable Drilling Machines Historical Marker

(within shouting distance of this marker); Wichtex 66 Spudder (within shouting distance of this marker); Star Spudder (within shouting distance of this marker); Texas

Portable Cable Tool Drilling Machines

Deserted drilling rigs, usually of the spudder type, provide a classroom for study even though they are in various stages of degradation. For different reasons, some were suddenly abandoned in

Cable Tool Rigs

WALKER NEER S33 SPUDDER RIG (Ref#8644Tc) Parts rig Price: $42,500 - Michigan WALKER NEER C33A (Ref#14459T) 400'' of 7/8" block line, 9/16" sandline drum (no cable), 2000'' of ¾"

Super J Cable Tool Spudder

Donated to the NRHC to help tell the story of how oil impacted the ranching industry, this Fort Worth Jumbo J was made in 1935. It could drill to depths of 5,000 feet. These portable cable

Model K Star Spudder Historical Marker

This is a Model K Star Drilling Machine, also called a "spudder". Drilling machines such as this one were used for two purposes: 1. To drill the initial hole for a rotary-drilled well.

A Famous Drill From WAY Back Is On Display In Casper

The machine best remembered in West Texas, particularly in the 1930s through the 1950s, was the Fort Worth Spudder, manufactured by the Fort Worth Machinery and

Model K Star Spudder Historical Marker

This particular spudder was manufactured by the Star Drilling Machine Company in Ohio about 1939. It was designed to operate at depths of from 1,500 to 2,500 feet and was

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The spudder beam on this rig was pivoted not at the end, but about one-quarter of its length from the end. This was connected to the pump

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A spudder, my friends, is a cable-tool drilling rig used in the early days of oil exploration. It''s the granddaddy of all drilling equipment, the OG of

Ingersoll-Rand T4LD Spudder Rig

Mounted on a custom built Pettibone Carrier with only 16,130 miles. Drill Engine is a 600HP KTA19C Cummins Diesel engine. The drill has 70k lbs pullback with

In Detail: Columnist John Schmitt''s First Bucyrus Erie

As written in my last column, this chapter describes a Bucyrus-Erie 20W spudder rig I bought used in 1968. Some older readers probably

How Did Early Water Well Rigs Work? | 2020-02-20 | The Driller

The spudder beam on this rig was pivoted not at the end, but about one-quarter of its length from the end. This was connected to the pump mechanism by a connecting rod.

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How did the spudder on an old drill rig work?

In Detail: How Did the Spudder on an Old Drilling Rig Work? The crank pin directly attached to the spudder gear of the 20W. This gave the drill line its up and down motion. Operators could adjust this crank pin, inserting it into one of three holes in the spudding gear.

Can a spudder drill down 3000 feet?

On display in Casper, Wyoming is the Model D Fort Worth Spudder. It was capable of drilling down 3000 feet, which was a bid deal back in those days. Today's drill rigs can go deeper, faster, and even turn and start drilling sideways and make other turns. Cable tool drilling machines are commonly called Spudders.

Who made a spudder?

This particular spudder was manufactured by the Star Drilling Machine Company in Ohio about 1939. It was designed to operate at depths of from 1,500 to 2,500 feet and was well-suited for use in the shallow pay zones of the El Dorado field. It has drilled many wells in Butler and Greenwood counties. With a few minor repairs, it could operate today.

What is a spudder used for?

Used for leverage when fastening the bit to the drillstem or taking the bit off. This particular spudder was manufactured by the Star Drilling Machine Company in Ohio about 1939. It was designed to operate at depths of from 1,500 to 2,500 feet and was well-suited for use in the shallow pay zones of the El Dorado field.

Why did Downie use a spudder drill rig?

Perhaps the most important concept that was put into use by Downie was the spudder drill rig of 1892 which enabled the tools to drill all the way to total depth without the need for a clamp and a temper screw.

What kind of bushings does a spudder rig have?

The pitman connecting the spudder gear to the spudder beam had bronze bushings on both ends. While generous in size and equipped with grease fittings at both ends, these bushings tended to wear quickly. When I bought this rig, I found among the parts I received a 5 gallon pail full of crank pins.

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