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Here We Go Again by John Christ J.C.’s Drilling Consultant As I said last month, Ronnie really wants me to contin- ue writing articles. After throwing ideas at each other we decided a mud guy should write about mud. So the series is going to be: Mud In Your Eye ; Here’s Your Mud ; Mud, Mud, Everywhere Mud; Water Plus Clay Equals Mud ; or hey - a lit- tle help here! Do you have a catchy name? Send them to me at the e-mail below. We are going to talk about all aspects of drilling fluids, solids con- trol, calculations, grouts, etcetera. I will be getting help from the manufacturers, but also want stories from you people using the products. Why you use it, or why did something work or better yet, why it didn’t work? I will also be answering your ques- tions. There will be no product endorsements! The main purpose is so the masses understand what a drilling fluid or grout is, and how it can ultimately reduce your time on the jobsite and cut your costs. I would also like to cover industry events. Are you having a mud- or drilling-related event? Let me know and I will be more than happy to help anyway I can. This will never replace the manufacturer’s mud or drilling schools! They have limited space for their schools and I can also reach people. I encourage everyone to seek as much information from as many sources as you can. Knowledge is power! Knowledge is money in your pocket. What industries will we be addressing? The industrial drilling markets - water well, horizontal directional, and construction primarily. Each industry has certain products unique to its way of drilling. We touch on the different types of drilling methods within the different industries. There are many uses for bentonite besides just drilling fluids. We will talk about those different uses. Did you know you can bathe in bentonite to remove toxins from your body? Funny story, this lady in Michigan was paying $300 a bag for pharmaceutical-grade bentonite, for toxin removal. She was having a well drilled at her house and asked what he was using for his drilling fluid. He said it was bentonite, to which she inquired how much it was. Well, needless to say, it was a lot less than what she was paying. It was also suggested it was not quite the same as what she was using. First of all, there is a very minimal amount of sand in this grade of bentonite you may not want in parts of your body. Not to mention, the additives were a little slimier than the one she was using. I would like to hear your stories. How about sending in photos of your operation? If it’s something unique, I may ask if I can write something about you and/or your operation. Remember, this isn’t for commercials. So, I guess we will start with the biggest part of a drilling fluid. Can you guess what it is? You will just have to wait and see. So, like I said, looking forward to communicating with some old friends about something I’m very passionate about. Until then, go forth and drill the best hole you possibly can and, more importantly, give your customer more than they expect. It will pay you multifold! The statements and comments in this article are based on information and references believed to be true and fac- tual. If you have any questions or com- ments, please forward them to me in care of WWDR . John John Christ may be contacted via e-mail to michele@ worldwidedrillingresource.com 302-684-3197 FAX: 302-384-0643 142 Broadkill Rd. • Milton, DE 19968 www.atlantic-screen.com email: atlantic@ce.net Manufacturers of Slotted & Perforated Pipe ranging from ½” to 24” diameter Atlantic Screen & Mfg., Inc. • Well Rehab. Products • Manholes • Bentonite • Filter Sock • Inline Chemical Mixers • Sampling Bailers • Clear PVC Pipe • Locking Caps 27 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® APRIL 2017