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What is a pounded well?

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What is a pounded well?

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A pounded well is a common name for a well drilled by a Cable Tool Drill Machine. The cable tool method of drilling employs the principal of free falling weight to deliver rhythmic blows against the bottom of a drill hole. Cable Tool drilling is considerably slower than rotary drilling.