25 July 2017

Monkeyboard

The derrickman’s working platform. As pipe or tubing is run into or out of the hole, the derrickman must handle the top end of the pipe, […]
25 July 2017

Morning tour (pronounced “tower”)

See graveyard tour.
18 July 2017

Motorman

The crew member on a rotary drilling rig, usually the most experienced rotary helper, who is responsible for the care and operation of drilling engines. Compare […]
18 July 2017

Mouse hole

A shallow cased hole close to the rotary table through the derrick floor in which a joint of drill string can be suspended to facilitate connecting […]