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Learn about the latest products and equipment from Lone Star Drills. Find articles to help in everything from choosing the right drill, to tips to maximize water well drilling efficiency. In addition, find useful industry related posts and stories.
Geotechnical Drill Rig Maintenance 101
Proper maintenance isn’t just a suggestion — it’s the secret to dodging unexpected downtime. Our...
For Challenging Soil Sampling Locations: Truck, Track or Trailer?
Soil sampling often requires drills that can get into delicate and remote locations, whether that’s...
5 Benefits of Highly Mobile Truck-Mounted Soil Sampling Rigs
When contractors think of truck-mounted soil sampling rigs, they often picture large models mounted on...
Drilling Through a Rock and a Hard Place
Those who’ve used drilling equipment understand how much variation there is among the layers of...
Choosing the Right Water Well Drill
Features to help identify the proper rig for your operation Getting clean water to those...
A Step-by-Step Water Well Drilling Guide
Drilling water wells might seem like a simple task. After all, humans have been doing...
Tips for Choosing the Right Soil Sampling Drill
Are you looking to add diversity to your offerings? Portable soil sampling equipment offers contractors...
Benefits of Mechanical Portable Water Well Rigs
How the features of smaller water well drills make them ideal for remote drilling Bringing...
5 Ground Rules for Proper Water Drill Maintenance
The few minutes it takes to go through daily maintenance is simple but significant to...
Clean Water Through Soil Sampling
How Soil Sampling Benefits Water Well Monitoring Whether you’re drinking tap water or well water...
The Beginner’s Guide to Soil Sampling
Lone Star Drills Answers Frequently Asked Soil Sampling Questions Soil sampling is a crucial first...
Water Well Drilling Tool Preparation & Site Organization
What to prepare before, during and after a drilling project At face value, well drilling...
Don’t Cave Under the Pressure
Tips for Preventing Borehole Collapse The goal of water well drilling is to make a...
Water Well Drill Troubleshooting
Lone Star Drills answers your top questions. Water well drilling challenges happen. We have a...
Soil Sampling – Getting the Low Down
How to Choose the Best Soil Sampling Equipment With soil quality judged by the data...
Soil Sampling Data Recording
Steps to follow before, during and after sample collection Whether it’s choosing the location for...
Common Soil Sampling Mistakes to Avoid
Pitfalls that Impact Project Success Soil sampling is a crucial first step in everything from...
Can I Drill My Own Water Well?
4 Things to Consider Before Deciding to Drill Can you drill your own water well?...
Everything You Need to Know About “Mud”
A Comprehensive Overview of Drilling Mud The Lone Star Drills water well drill line uses...
Reaching Aquifers with Shallow Well Drills
How can Lone Star Drills help with your shallow well drilling project? Successful water well...
Meet the Team
Who do you need on your water well drilling team? The water well drilling team...
Your Guide to Mud Rotary Drilling
Understanding the drilling method used by Lone Star Drills Creating a safe, usable well requires...
Which Soil Sampling Auger is Best for You?
How to determine whether to use a solid-stem auger or hollow-stem auger Solid-stem augers and...
Drilling Accessibility – Easy as 1, 2, 3
Three indicators a trailer-mounted drill is right for your soil sampling project Trailer-mounted drills are...
Drilling to Make a Difference
As the sun rises over the rural Ugandan valley, a group of 12-year-old girls are...
Find the Right Water Well Drill for Remote Drilling
Finding the right water well drill is an important part of planning for any job...
4 Support Systems to Look for in a Water Well Drill Manufacturer
Trust takes years to build and only seconds to lose. This applies to many aspects...
Beyond the Drill: Bits & Kits
How to maximize your water well drill with essential accessories You’ve found the right drill...
The Dirt on Mud Pumps
The mud pump is the heart of mud rotary drilling. This crucial piece of equipment...
New Mud Pump System
Lone Star Drills, a division of Little Beaver Inc. and manufacturer of efficient and portable...
Upgraded Engine for Drill Lineup
Lone Star Drills, a division of Little Beaver Inc. and manufacturer of efficient and portable...
Factors to Consider When Purchasing a Water Well Drill – Hint: It’s Not Always About Price!
Choosing a water well drilling rig requires careful consideration before signing on the dotted line...
Maintenance for Geotechnical Drill Rigs
See a step-by-step breakdown of maintenance recommendations for our LSGT+HDA and LST1G+HDA geotechnical drill rigs...
Water Where It’s Needed Most
From Poland to South Africa and Peru to the Solomon Islands, Lone Star Drills are...
Gas or Diesel? How to Decide When Choosing a Water Well Drill
A major factor when choosing water well drilling rigs and other water drilling equipment is...
Tough Drilling Requires a Tough Drill
Tips for selecting a reliable water well drill that fits your application Water well drilling...
Ensuring Your New Water Well is Safe
Success! You’ve hit water and your well is complete almost. As with any project, it’s...
Just How Much Drill Do You Need for Soil Sampling?
Owning your own soil sampling equipment has never been easier or more affordable. And as...
Water Well Drilling Methods
It’s not surprising that water well drilling is an ancient undertaking. About 8,000 years ago...
Don’t Bring a Drill Bit to a Hammer Fight
Having the right tools for the job is essential for successful water well drilling. Rotary...
Preparing to Drill a Water Well
This is Not a Drill To be ready for the real thing, you need to...
5 Tips for Sealing a Water Well
After you reach water with any drilling project, it’s time to put the tools away...
Clues For Finding Groundwater
When drilling in a remote location, as in the case of a mission project in...
It Doesn’t Take a Rocket Scientist to Soil Sample
Former NASA Contractor Shares Tips for Choosing Tools to ‘Get the Job Done Right’ From...
LST1+ Maintenance
The trick to a long life for your Lone Star LST1+ hydraulic drill is routine...
Yes, You Can Do Your Own Soil Sampling
Waiting in line for soil testing services can put unnecessary stress on your operation and...
Automatic Hammer Trend
Since the first customer approached us a decade ago seeking an automatic drop hammer, we’ve...
LST1G+ Setup Vlog
Learn how to properly set up Lone Star Drills’ LST1G+ for soil sampling. The LST1G+...
Intro to Water Well Drilling
Water well drilling is an advanced process which, to be done efficiently and correctly, requires...
Mud Pump Set Up
Learn how to properly set up the mud pump – an essential component of...
Helping Your Dollar Drill Further
There are a number of factors to consider when sorting through the drilling rigs on...
Small Drills for Quicker Sampling
Geotechnical engineers don’t have time to wait around for someone else to conduct their soil...
Living Water International Uses Updated LS400T+ In Demanding Locations
The heat was rising and pressure intensifying for our longtime customer Living Water International while...
How To Maximize Your Drill’s ROI
If you want the most drill for your dollar, pay attention to key features and...
4 Tips to Get the Most Drill For Your Dollar
By Joe Haynes, Lone Star Drills president You get what you pay for. Keep this...
Can Your Drill Manufacturer Take The Heat?
It’s one thing for a drill manufacturer to say they provide long-term support, but when...
LS400T+ Now Features Diesel Engine Option
Little Beaver introduces a diesel-powered Lone Star LS400T+ drill rig for water well and geothermal...
Keep Rigs Drilling with the Right Rotary Drill Bit
by Joe Haynes, Lone Star Drills president Determining the right rotary drill bit for your...
Routine Maintenance
Skipping over daily maintenance is like rushing to a jobsite without wearing steel-toed boots. Sure...
Drill Crews Persevere Under Pressure with Lone Star Drills Water Well Drill Kit
Tick-tock. Countdown begins the minute volunteers board the plane for water well drilling missions. With...
When Rotary Bits Hit Rock Bottom, It’s Hammer Time
You’ll need to pack the most powerful tools when drilling boreholes for water wells in...
Strive for Safety with These 8 Water Well Drilling Tips
A successful international water well drilling project starts with safety. The right preparation, situational awareness...
Versatile LST1A+ Geotechnical Drill Meets the Needs of Diverse Users
Little Beaver’s Lone Star LST1A+ Geotechnical Drill is as diverse as its operators. Whether users...
Water Heroes
The People and Machines Behind Water Well Drilling Missions in Central America It’s hard to...
“Boring” Training That Hits the Spot
Water well drilling volunteers only spend a week or two in the field, so it’s...
New LS400T+ Powers Through Rugged Terrain
The new LS400T+ drill rig is now part of the Lone Star Drills line for...
Finding Water in a Lava-Made Land
Little Beaver’s Lone Star Drills Help Improve Community Life in Central America Dense jungles and...
A Geotechnical Workhorse
Soil sampling and geotechnical drilling contractors know how important it is to have equipment that’s...
Pack Your Bags… With Great Equipment and the Right Expectations
Organizing a mission trip takes more effort than packing a bag and showing up to...
8 Ways to Make a Splash on World Water Day
According to the United Nations, 780 million people do not have access to clean water...
Take it to the Team
The Basic Members for Drilling Missions Many say the hardest part of a drilling mission...
Seeing the World Clearly
Lifewater Canada Brings Clean Water to Numerous Villagers Jim Gehrels, founder of Lifewater Canada, is...
Drilling Solutions to Meet Your Mission
As simple as it may sound to put a hole in the ground, water well...
All’s Well That Ends Well
Brothers Find True Riches in Helping Central American Villagers Millions of times a day throughout...
Bringing Water to Developing Countries
Clean drinking water is critical to human life. A lack of clean water can cause...
Know Your Tool, Fulfill Your Mission
Maximize your efficiency and productivity with the five-part, how-to video series on Little Beaver LST1+...
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