Oil Field Drilling bits

[DemonWolfe]

Does anyone know what kind of steel oil field drilling bits are made of and if they are worth anything as scrap? I have heard that you are not supose to throw them in with anything else because they are so hard.

 

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[Jsayre1234]

They may be fully made of Tungsten Carbide or atleast tipped with it. I think that is worth A little bit.

 

[Dosamigos]

hmm, good eye.
Never tot dat much about it. Seriously, around here they use them as decoration on fence posts and mail boxes. I thought it was just a bunch of tight krauts trying to get the most bang for dere buck.
Let me do some checking around and get back wit ya.

 

[2muchstuff]

I have heard that they are covered with industrial black diamonds.

 

[swampgal]

Some bits can be retipped, or reworked for resale. In Houston,Texas there used to be Mac Tool, The owner reworked bits for resale. A diamond Headed bit has Industrial diamonds. Try a oilfield tool company to see if anyone in your area buys them for reconditioning.
Dosamigos must be from up around me.

 

[sniffer]

most drillers throw them away, it costs them more to have them rebuilt then to switch them out as needed.
they are made of high grade steel with diamond coat teeth, even then, depending on the rock they only last about 4000 ft

 

[sniffer]

I guess if you could find someone to rebuild it and they would guarantee it, it would probably save quite a bit in the long run

 

[wedwes]

Looking to purchase all scrap carbide. Paying $12.50/lb. Please e-mail me at wwedelich@anconline.com

Website: Carbide Products | Houston, Texas | Carbide Manufacturer

 

[ageecee]

Im still looking for drill bits that can be salvagable email me oics armcas@bellsouth.net

 

[bits4sail]

Hi, I've got two oil field bits I'd like to sell. 75 lbs+, both with tri-cone tips. Send me an email, and I'll reply Located in Michigan.

 

[billjustbill]

Hi, I've got two oil field bits I'd like to sell. 75 lbs+, both with tri-cone tips. Send me an email, and I'll reply Located in Michigan.View attachment 1061758View attachment 1061759View attachment 1061760View attachment 1061761View attachment 1061758

I was wondering if you found out how much the pictured bits were worth?

Thanks,
Bill

 

[ageecee]

sent you a PM Bill

 

[billjustbill]

Thanks Ageecee. I sold the chrome one I had in a "bundle buy" the last of September.

 

[ageecee]

Ok no problem

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

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