Service Shot Reamer

Short Answer: The Service Shot Reamer is only intended for short utility bores in softer ground types.

Correct use: It is designed for short, controlled utility installations in dirt, some clays, and mixed urban soils where control and accuracy are prioritized over torque capacity and long-distance durability. It is purpose-built for compact service installation jobs and should be limited to those conditions.

Technical details: This tool is engineered for low-torque, shorter applications. Its body construction emphasizes precision and ease of control rather than resistance to abrasive, high-impact, or rocky conditions.

Incorrect use includes: Solid rock, long-distance bores, and high-abrasion ground conditions. Incorrect use can introduce greater risk of accelerated wear, reduced cutting efficiency, potential tool damage, or safety risks.

Short Answer: Yes, but only when pulling product back through the bore hole.

Correct use: A swivel is used when the Service Shot Reamer is connected to product during pullback so the product can rotate independently in the hole. This prevents torsional stress from being transferred into the product being installed.

Technical details: During pullback, the drill string continues to rotate while the product should remain stationary. A properly sized swivel isolates that rotation. When pre-reaming without any product attached, a swivel is not required because there is no product at risk of twisting.

Incorrect use includes: Pulling product back without a swivel or using a swivel that does not match the rear connection size or thread type. Incorrect use can introduce greater risk of product twisting, stretching, abrasive damage, and unsafe pullback conditions.

Short Answer: The Service Shot Reamer is intended for short, controlled utility bores 150 ft. or less.

Correct use: The Service Shot Reamer is best suited for short entry-to-exit utility shots where accuracy and speed are more important than bore length or torque capacity. It is designed for compact installations that are 150ft or less.

Technical details: This reamer is built for low-torque, short-distance applications. As bore length and torque demands increase, a larger or full-size reamer setup is better suited to maintain cutting efficiency and tool life.

Incorrect use includes: Running the Service Shot Reamer on long-distance bores or in applications that exceed its intended torque range. Incorrect use can introduce greater risk of reduced cutting performance, accelerated wear, and tool damage.

Short Answer: Service Shot tooling is best suited for short utility service installations on rigs rated up to 10,000 lb pullback.

Correct use: Service Shot tooling is commonly used for compact utility installs such as fiber drops, gas services, water services, and similar small-diameter applications where bore length is short and control is critical.

Technical details: This tooling is designed for speed and accuracy on short entry-to-exit shots. Cutter layout and body design support efficient performance on small utility jobs, typically under 150 feet per shot, where torque demands remain limited.

Incorrect use includes: Using Service Shot tooling for large-diameter installations over 12 inches, long-distance bores exceeding 150 feet, or applications requiring sustained high torque. Incorrect use can introduce greater risk of reduced efficiency, accelerated wear, and tool damage.