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- » (Video) HDD tooling tips: Quickshot swivels
- » Need HDD training or jobsite support? Your HDD tooling specialist can help
- » HDD tooling specialists support every phase of the job
- » HDD tooling specialists bring tooling and expertise to your jobsite
- » Volume 8 of the BORESTORE® HDD tooling and accessories catalog is now available
(Video) HDD tooling tips: Quickshot swivels
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Quickshot swivels give horizontal directional drilling (HDD) crews dependable pullback performance on small-diameter bores. In this video, Vermeer Product Specialist Riley Renfrow shares how to use and get the most out of the Quickshot swivels.
Learn more about the Quickshot swivels by visiting our BORESTORE website or contact your local Vermeer dealer.
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