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UN_Attaching_Mill_Bit_HSDP-2b_1.jpg
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Dan, Ron, and Shorty screw the mill bit onto the pipe
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UN_Cleaning_Bit_Threads_HSDP-2b_1.jpg
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Bruce cleans the threads of the brand new mill bit with a wire brush
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UN_Connecting_Stiff_Pipe_HSDP-2b_1.jpg
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A close up view of the junction between two lengths of the stiff pipe
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UN_Dan_Tightens_Bit_HSDP-2b_1.jpg
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Dan begins to tighten the mill bit in place
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UN_Mill_Bit_Into_Hole_HSDP-2b_1.jpg
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Bill guides the new mill bit into the hole
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UN_The_Mill_Bit_HSDP-2b_1.jpg
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The mill bit stands over a foot tall, and is coated with chunks of tungsten-carbide for cutting
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UN_Thread_Locking_Compound_HSDP-2b_1.jpg
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Bill applies a thread locking compound to the pipe and bit junctions, which acts as a welding agent
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UN_Tightening_Pipe_HSDP-2b_1.jpg
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The drilling crew makes sure everything that goes into the hole is securely tightened
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