Well Drill
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brwhiz
N 37° 41.284 W 113° 03.785
12S E 318092 N 4173209
This piece of Old Agricultural Equipment is on display in the outdoor exhibit yard of the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum in Cedar City.
Waymark Code: WMJ2PB
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 09/12/2013
Views: 2
Early wells were typically large shallow pits with the sides shored by rock. As the need to penetrate deeper to reach water increased two different types of drill were developed. The drop-bit rig required a tall derrick because the drill bit was raised and then dropped to drive the well deeper. This rig is a rotary drill where downward pressure was applied to the bit while it was rotated.
Use or Purpose of Equipment: Drilling wells
Approximate age: 140 years
Still in Use?: No
Location:
Frontier Homestead State Park Museum
Fee for Access: yes
Manufacturer and model: Not listed
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