McMurray to Sport Special IRWIN(R) Marathon(R) with WeldTec(TM) Paint Scheme at Daytona Jul 4, 2008
IRWIN Industrial Tools includes a broad line of hand tools and power tool accessories including IRWIN(R) VISE-GRIP(R) locking tools, MARATHON(R) saw blades, QUICK-GRIP(R) clamping tools, SPEEDBOR(R) flat bits, STRAIT-LINE(R) marking tools, UNIBIT(R) step drill bits and HANSON(R) taps and dies. IRWIN Industrial Tools is a Newell Rubbermaid company. (PR Newswire)
Undersea Chesapeake Crater Offers Hints to Mars Life Jul 1, 2008
Using diamond-containing steel drill bits, the scientists were able to capture rock samples up to a mile (1. 8 kilometers) into the impact structure. (National Geographic)
Lincoln memorial Jun 27, 2008
They have drill bits and rasps, Apoxie Sculpt, a fake nose, marble-like eyes and Pert shampoo. After the bear is mounted, we re going to give him a good shampooing outside and make him nice, shiny and clean, Faechner said. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Drill Bits: Line Technique Jun 26, 2008
From winter to preseason practices, the players conduct a wide array of drills, some of which we review more closely in our Drill Bits series. In this edition we review line drills on both sides of the ball focused on enhancing the players' fundamentals and technique. (LionNews.com)
Political Grapevine Jun 25, 2008
Send news tip to FOXNews. Problem with Barack Obama's First General Election Ad. (Fox News)
McCain and terrorism Jun 25, 2008
Nuclear power will be a necessary end to the Republican energy policy because, still assuming the afore-mentioned have their way, all the drill bits in the world won t meet the world s appetite for oil forever (or even a hundred years for that matter), shale oil is a joke but the Republicans will still pursue it and they ll need massive amounts of energy (not to mention water) that just cannot be supplied with coal power plants because they will be needed to meet our ever-growing electrical... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Drill Bits: Agility & Speed Jun 25, 2008
com: Drill Bits: Agility ... From winter to preseason practices, the players conduct a wide array of drills, some of which we will look at more closely in our Drill Bits series. (LionNews.com)
Police catch tool, cheese thieves Jun 23, 2008
The van, belonging to Darrell Ross, had been broken into and several tools including drills, battery chargers, hammers and drill bits along with a laser level were missing. Police captured one of the juveniles, who was identified by the resident reporting the suspicious activity, near the scene. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Medical litter: Device debris poses serious risk Jun 17, 2008
Earlier this year, federal Food and Drug Administration officials warned clinicians about the danger of devices that litter patients bodies with broken stents, torn balloons, fractured wires and stray parts ranging from catheter tips to drill bits. Patients who harbor such material may subsequently experience complications such as local tissue rejection, inflammation, perforation, blood vessel obstruction and death, is how the Journal of the American Medical Association recently summarized... (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Are acts of vandalism on the rise in Hudson? Jun 15, 2008
Tools employed in scratchiti are generally keys, knives and razor blades, as well as carbide-tipped drill bits and spark plugs, according to Urban. Reader Comments. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Giant 'telescope' links London, New York May 25, 2008
During the twilight hours Tuesday, massive dirt-covered metal drill bits miraculously emerged -- one by the Thames near the Tower Bridge and the other on Fulton Ferry Landing by the Brooklyn Bridge in New York -- completing the final sections of great-grandfather Alexander's transatlantic tunnel. The drills were removed Wednesday night and replaced with identical Telectroscopes at both ends, allowing Londoners and New Yorkers to wake up Thursday, look over to the far and distant shore and stare... (CNN)
Trio with punk hairdos behind theater burglary? May 2, 2008
Believing that Palo Alto police had traced his fingerprints, Torres admitted he had been lying and said he had stolen a drill, drill bits, a jigsaw and a "boom box" radio and tape/CD player from the theater. On June 18, the day of the burglary and the day some of the stolen items were discovered missing by theater staff, Briggs told Officer Michael Kan that two days before the burglary the cargo door at the rear of the building had been discovered open. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Rock hunters, knappers invade Skunk River at Oakland Mills May 2, 2008
Magruder still doesn't know how the natives hollowed out the hole where the stone goes without drill bits, he said. Mark Boswell of Davis City demonstrated chopping a log with a celt. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
First contact to earthquake zone Apr 22, 2008
"The Sumatra quake is a good example of the fact that the greatest quakes on the planet happen in subduction zones, where one tectonic plate is sliding beneath another. "And virtually all of the big quakes, the ones of magnitude eight or nine or above, happen at sea; so we have to go to sea to study the plate boundaries, the actual faults, that generate those earthquakes," the University of Michigan researcher told reporters. The Nankai Trough off the south-eastern coast of Japan, centre of the... (BBC News -- Science)
English firm draws Halliburton interest Apr 19, 2008
Halliburton, the world's second-largest oil field services company, is a virtual one-stop shop for nearly all services and parts associated with oil and gas exploration and production, from drill bits to fluids that help push oil from a well to the surface. But the company, with headquarters in Houston and Dubai, has been trying to increase its business with national oil companies in the Middle East and other parts of the oil-rich Eastern Hemisphere, where it says the industry's future lies and... (Houston Chronicle)
Atlas Copco picks up stake in two companies Apr 11, 2008
HYDERABAD: Atlas Copco (India), a Swedish company s unit, announced here on Thursday that it had acquired 25 per cent stake each in Hyderabad-based Focus Rocbit and Prisma Roctools, both privately-held companies, to strengthen its position in the market of drill bits and hammers. However, the deal value was not disclosed. (Hindu)
More drilling, please Apr 11, 2008
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Oil Drilling America Apr 11, 2008
Environmentally friendly techniques direct numerous drill bits sideways, like covert tentacles, from a handful of surface holes. Allegedly fragile caribou seem quite aroused by all this. (Human Events Online)
Transformed Permanence brings, fears, follies and furniture together Apr 9, 2008
So are oil well drill bits that cover a piece of sculpture. Some works forego symbolism and are noted simply for visually dramatic materials stone surface tops, stained glass, linen. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
Bits of advice on finding the right drill Mar 30, 2008
You'll want different sizes of drill bits and different shapes and sizes of screwdriver heads. "A power drill is a convenience tool for a homeowner," says Gaddis. (Boston Globe)
Permafrost scientist digs deep for clues Mar 24, 2008
Tonight in Stebbins, when Yoshikawa was drilling a shallower hole for a "frost tube," with which students can see how deep the ground freezes each year, a chuck that holds his 3-foot drill bits cracked, and tomorrow he will look to get it welded. And he will find someone in the village to do that welding. (Anchorage Daily News)
He's an 'egg-traordinary' artist Mar 21, 2008
Rabon uses drill bits in a special high-speed drill to make the delicate designs in his creations. Rabon likes to push the envelope, removing as much of the shell as possible while maintaining the shape of the egg. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Surgeon uses DIY drill to remove brain tumour Mar 18, 2008
He attached normal medical drill bits to the Bosch but admitted the operation was not that comfortable for his patient - saying Ukranians could bear it because they were tough. His patient was also facing the prospect of death if the tumour was not removed soon. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Bike racks in place thanks to Eagle Scout Mar 6, 2008
At one point we had to contend with a few feet of snow which made the concrete so hard we burned up several drill bits during the installation process. Bree completed the project on time and on budget thanks to donations from Mountain Wheelers, Siskiyou Muffler Shop, Weed Building Supply, Ray Pelletier Construction, Gerard Pelletier Excavation, The Fifth Season, Mount Shasta Resort and Ramshaw's Ace Hardware. (Mount Shasta News, CA)
Many incidents for Randolph County Sheriff’s Dept. Feb 5, 2008
A small contractor type air compressor, a Craftsman circular saw, a Black and Decker Jigsaw, 2 vise grips locking pliers, 3 large Crescent wrenches, a set of screwdrivers and a set of Craftsman drill bits. Photographs were taken at the scene. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
Tiny Tim gets 20-year sentence Jan 29, 2008
According to court records, he stole drill bits from U.S. Tool Grinding between January and March of 2006. The bits are used to manufacture fighter jets. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Stock market mavens Jan 24, 2008
One member of the group, who was especially environmentally conscious, had reservations about investing in a company that makes drill bits for deep sea oil drilling. In the end cash won out. (Shoreline Times, CT)
Halliburton wins $683 mln Pemex contract Jan 22, 2008
Halliburton's Project Management group will provide Pemex with on-site personnel, tools, stimulation equipment and wireline technology, as well as drilling fluids, drill bits, and other services, the company said. (Reporting by Nick Zieminski; Editing by Derek Caney). (Reuters)
Governors Residence showcases state pride Jan 19, 2008
Rounds pointed out that the stone mantelpiece is held in place by a row of drill bits forged into the fireplace s stone surface. If you look at the sides, you ll see these green markings. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
WorkSafe looks into FMG mine fatality Jan 14, 2008
"There has only been one improvement notice on that site, which was for something fairly minor - safe working procedure for the removal of damaged and broken drill bits," she said. 2008 Brought to you by. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Analysts point to potential merger issues for NOV, Grant Prideco Dec 27, 2007
Although 's second major merger in less than three years is being billed as a model of synergy -- a one-stop shop for all a driller's needs, from derricks to drill bits -- some analysts are predicting certain integration issues ... Grant Prideco is an industry leader in drill bits and drillpipe. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Companies eye gas from coal (647) Dec 20, 2007
On Monday, a Casper-based company announced a partnership with British Petroleum to test whether the geological and economic conditions exist to step beyond conventional mining and use a recovery method that relies on drill bits instead of shovels. The companies plan to develop underground, or in-situ, coal gasification technology in the Powder River Basin. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
An Oilfield Services Sponge Dec 19, 2007
It also faces off against Tenaris (NYSE: TS) and Vallourec in the market for premium tubular products, and Grant's drill bits compete with those of Baker Hughes (NYSE: BHI) and Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) ... In terms of customer satisfaction, Grant Prideco rated at or near the top of the pile in both drill pipes and drill bits in 2007 ... If this does happen, driving customers to defect, Sheridan argues that Smith International (NYSE: SII), an able competitor in both drill pipes and drill bits,... (MSNBC -- Business)
National Oilwell Builds a Drilling Powerhouse Dec 18, 2007
"It extends their franchise strongly below the surface of the earth and the surface of the water to drill bits and pipe," he said. In gaining products that are complementary and will allow it to make the connection between drill bits and downhole equipment, "there are very few components left that National Oilwell won't provide to drill a well," said Roger Read, an equity analyst at Natexis Bleichroeder in Houston ... Grant Prideco is the third largest manufacturer of drill bits, behind Baker... (BusinessWeek)
One handymans wish list Dec 13, 2007
An assortment of drivers and drill bits with a magnetic bit holder kits that contain all kinds of bits and drivers are available in handy carriers. I definitely recommend the magnetic bit holder. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Premier Farnell Gains the Most in Four Years as Analysts Raise Forecasts Dec 8, 2007
The company supplies more than 590,000 products from drill bits to thermometers. The company added 90,000 products worldwide, Premier Farnell said yesterday. (Bloomberg -- UK)
CS calls enough's enough, IAG can now be bought Dec 4, 2007
Tungsten is a hard metal used in drill bits and saws which is in such high demand that major producer China has banned exports and deemed it a "strategic mineral". Wolf, a tightly held stock, last traded at $1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Unemployment rates continue to decline Nov 30, 2007
Reed-Hycalog, a manufacturer of drill bits for the oil and gas industry, currently sits on 35 acres of the Conroe business park, the largest acreage purchased so far by a single company. But contracts are being negotiated with two other companies for 40 acres and 65 acres. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Trash to treasure: Windsor councilman turns junk into fanciful works of art Nov 22, 2007
Thursday, November 22, 2007. Andover * Bolton * Coventry * East Hartford * East Windsor * Ellington. (Journal Inquirer, CT)
Kehl receives a big jolt Nov 15, 2007
So we took it to the mower shop, bought a whole new top part, and spent the next couple hours assembling it and figuring out how to unrivet rivets (breaking several of my drill bits in the process). Which was fine. (News Enterprise Online)
Starter Tool Kit Oct 9, 2007
Set of drill bits: Look for a set that contains several different size bits. Stud finder: This tool enables you to locate studs, 2-by-4-foot supports spaced approximately 16 inches apart behind sheetrock walls. (Suite101.com)
Arcapita Inc. Oct 4, 2007
Carrollton, Texas-based Varel is the world's fastest growing manufacturer of drill bits for the oil and gas, and mining and industrial industries. It has operations in 41 countries and half of its revenue comes from sources outside North America. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Police recover 123 stolen parking meters at Cambridge man's apartment Oct 3, 2007
Authorities also found what they believe to be the tools that Gannon used to cut the meters off their posts: a grinder with a cutting tool attached, several broken pieces of drill bits, and worn blades, according to court records. But by yesterday authorities had not recovered any significant amount of quarters from the apartment. (Boston Globe)
French tech center to open Nov. 1 Oct 3, 2007
For example, Reed Hycalog, which manufactures drill bits, is consolidating its corporate headquarters at the Conroe Park North, Stinson said. It is expected to have 500 employees at its 350,000-square-foot facility. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Daily Briefing Oct 2, 2007
UTILITIES / ENERG: Arcapita to buy maker of drill bits. Arcapita Inc., an Atlanta-based private equity firm, said Monday it agreed to purchase Varel Holdings Inc., a manufacturer of drill bits for the oil, gas and mining industries. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Cherokee man charged with grand larceny Sep 27, 2007
Keith Eugene Norton, 45, of Cherokee has been charged with grand larceny in the taking of three drill bits from a drilling site near Goltry. The drill bits, as well as other items, were reported missing on Sept. 4 to the Alfalfa County Sheriff s Office. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Texas oilman accused of paying Iraq kickbacks Sep 11, 2007
After getting his start selling oil drill bits out of the trunk of his car, he founded the Coastal Corp. that was sold to El Paso Corporation for 17 billion in stock in 2000 and 2001. Defense lawyer Gerald Shargel argued the federal case against Wyatt was "entwined" with his opposition to both U.S.-led wars against Iraq. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Shelves brim with classic tools in specialty store Sep 3, 2007
Partitioned wooden boxes hold metal punches, tiny files, drill bits and different kinds of saw blades ... Special drawers in one section, for example, are labeled, Taper Reamers, Counter Sinks, Die Bars, Carbide Inserts, Masonry Bits, Taps, Taper Shank Bits, Drill Bits, Large Drill Bits and More Large Drill Bits. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Woman reports cash taken outside bank Aug 26, 2007
A 52-year-old Greenville-area man reported that an employee stole $2,800 in drill bits from Bosch Tools in the 300 block of Staton Road between March 1 and Tuesday. Also reported to the Pitt County Sheriff's Office. (The Daily Reflector)
Derrick Equipment, Smith International stand out in survey Aug 23, 2007
Smith International Inc., which ranked second overall and first in the category of drill bits, was recognized for its high-quality line of offerings; on-time delivery record; and pre- and post-sale service and support. a Pearland, Texas manufacturer of downhole cementing equipment, Japan's and France's , both manufacturers of tubular goods, rounded out the top five in the survey's overall rankings. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Judge Urges Compromise on Water Use for Yucca Mountain Drilling Aug 16, 2007
The Energy Department says millions of gallons of water are needed to cool and lubricate drill bits used in collecting data about potential earthquakes and floods in the area. The state says that use of the water is not in the public interest. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Car stolen from home in Greenville Aug 12, 2007
An employee of Mitchell's Body Shop, located at 2200 Dickinson Ave., reported someone broke into the business either Thursday or Friday and stole $160 in ratchet wrenches, $700 in drill bits and wrenches and a $30 metric wrench. An 18-year-old woman reported someone broke into her house in the 700 block of East Fourth Street on Thursday or Friday and stole a $1,200 computer monitor. (The Daily Reflector)
Acetylene tanks catch fire and explode in The Woodlands Aug 9, 2007
All 800 employees of Hughes Christensen, a Baker Hughes subsidiary that manufactures drill bits for the oil and gas industry, were evacuated from the facility and were accounted for, according to spokesman Gary Flaharty. Damage to plant facilities, he said, is expected to be minimal. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Vehicle vandals strike again Aug 7, 2007
It appeared that drill bits had been used to cause some of the damage at the post office, he said. Comments. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
How can a person drill a hole into glass? Aug 6, 2007
There are also specialized drill bits that are hollow, with the diamond cutting edge distributed around the edge of something like a piece of pipe. It's important to go slowly, especially when almost through, to avoid cracking or chipping the glass. (Boston Globe)
Soggy Amsterdam's Test: Digging a Subway... Jul 23, 2007
Eventually, Bosch said, workers got through the layer using 36-foot steel tubes with drill bits welded to the end, chewing up the wood and sucking it out as if through a straw. "It didn't seem prudent to keep on going, so we had to find another way," Bosch said. (The Drudge Report)
Gibbons seen undermining a nuke-free Yucca Jul 20, 2007
Las Vegas SUN: Gibbons seen undermining a nuke-free Yucca. Gibbons seen undermining a nuke-free Yucca. (Las Vegas Sun)
SPD recovery items Jul 18, 2007
One set of DeWalt Drill Bits. One set of DeWalt Quick Change Bits. (Sulphur Southwest Daily News, LA)
Assembly line| Jul 5, 2007
If the furniture needs to be attached to a wall, you will need a drill with masonry drill bits. When installing a cupboard always use a spirit level. (iAfrica.com)
IRWIN Industrial Tools(R) Wants to Know if a Florida Resident will Become the First IRWIN Ultimate Tradesman Jul 4, 2007
IRWIN Industrial Tools' brand portfolio features user-preferred category leaders such as IRWIN, VISE-GRIP locking tools, MARATHON circular saw blades, QUICK-GRIP clamping tools, SPEEDBOR flat bits, STRAIT-LINE marking tools, Unibit step drill bits and HANSON taps and dies. IRWIN Industrial Tools is a Newell Rubbermaid company. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Police & Fire Jun 30, 2007
The culprit made off with a power washer, drill bits and a socket set, but did not take anything else. In the second incident, a resident in the 1400 block of Augusta discovered his shed had been forced open on Thursday afternoon. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
Tools that stand the test of time Jun 30, 2007
Irwin's products include construction industry staples such as pliers and wrenches, auger and drill bits, clamps and saws. Irwin puts its devices through a six-step "milestone" process Newell Rubbermaid uses to bring new tools to market, says Steve Levine, Irwin vice president of engineering. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Past Action Hero Jun 27, 2007
As for Willis, wasn't it nine summers ago that he stubbornly fended off Y2K with jumbo drill bits in outer space (not to mention guarding daughter Liv Tyler's virtue against the advances of frat boy Ben Affleck). Advertisement. (City Pages)
10 Must-Have Tools For The Toolbox Jun 19, 2007
Find yourself one that s a balance between power, budget, and battery life, and then pick up a set of drill bits to go with it. Power saws. (Suite101.com)
Handy home-improvement gifts for Dad Jun 15, 2007
Some tools are being packaged as kits that include various drill bits and accessories. Comfort, ergonomics and balance are other important considerations. (North County Times)
