Recollections of the old “Fort Worth Spudder” and other early-day portable drilling machines. This photo shows what appears to be a stripped-down framework of an old Fort Worth Spudder. See other photos for comparison. by Bobby Weaver Probably the most recognizable imagery related to the oil field is a towering derrick. That was especially true […]
Sparklers, Oilfield Style
The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum unveiled some resplendent rocks in a dazzling exhibition, the Judson Mineral Gallery. The woman peered intently through the glass at each sparkling rock and finally commented, “This exhibit is as good as the one in Houston.” She was among the crowd attending a gala event at the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum in […]