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All Things Hammers and Bits

  • The Reverse Circulation Hammer

    RC hammers are becoming more common tool for water well drillers—and for good reason.

    August 17, 2026
  • Panic or Plan?

    Is it time to consider recycling our used bits?

    May 14, 2026
  • Unconventional Hammers

    There are drills not always used in the water well industry that are great tools with unique benefits.

    February 16, 2026
  • Don’t Freak Out Over Breakouts

    Breaking out a hammer can yield all kinds of surprises.

    November 18, 2025
  • Multi-Faceted Issue

    Tariffs are impacting the groundwater industry in a multitude of ways.

    August 14, 2025
  • DTH Supporting Equipment

    Using supporting equipment is critical to the life of your hammers.

    May 20, 2025
  • New Innovations and Bit Maintenance

    Let’s reflect on Groundwater Week 2024 and service our hammers and bits.

    February 18, 2025
  • Against All Odds

    Sometimes jobs defy what the numbers say.

    November 20, 2024
  • Beginners Guide to Hammer Drilling

    Those new to DTH drilling should consider these best practices.

    August 15, 2024
  • More Troubleshooting Tips

    Here are some tips to keep the hammer going at the jobsite.

    May 16, 2024
  • Troubleshooting Tips

    Follow these tips to avoid downtime on the jobsite.

    February 19, 2024
  • Winter Preparedness

    It’s important to have a maintenance program for your down-the-hole tools.

    November 15, 2023
  • A Hammer’s Warranty

    Not all hammer warranties are the same, so it’s important you are familiar with yours.

    August 18, 2023
  • DTH Drill Bit Selection

    The options are limitless when it comes to finding what will work best for you.

    May 22, 2023
  • Show Your Hammer Some Love

    Taking care of drilling hammers can help take care of the bottom line.

    February 16, 2023
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