Directional drills and pulling accessories play small, but vital roles when putting in underground lines. Keeping drills and accessories in good condition requires simple, but regular care, according to industry experts.“With tooling, the biggest issue is wear,” says Jeff Davis, Ditch Witch product manager for HDD Tooling. “It’s like the wear on a tire. The more you use it, the more wear there is.”Kayla Breja, utility product marketing specialist with Vermeer, agrees most operators fail to change out worn equipment and try to make it last as long as possible. “Many people will wait until an item has completely failed
