The spudder rig was part of a large category of "cable tool" rigs. The rigs have a walking beam, an arm that rotates up and down to move the drill bit into the ground. The drill bit pounds a hole into the earth to search for oil. Photo Credit: Drew Butler/The Ardmoreite
By Drew Butler dbutler@cherryroad.com A key component to the area’s success both past and present is the petroleum industry. To highlight the importance of oil…
