Who is Keystone drill?

Keystone Drill is a manufacturer of drilling products for oil, gas, and construction industries. See all products at

What is a keystone rig used for?

This Keystone rig sat on a ridge overlooking Oil City, Pennsylvania. It was used to drill 1000 foot wells and for clean-out or workover purposes. It was run by a Waukesha four cylinder gasoline engine, seen at the back of the frame. The corrugated metal building was erected over the rig floor. This rig was moved in 2003.

Who is Keystone drilling services?

Together we have provided over a century of quality expertise in the industries we serve. Keystone Drill Services has over a century of drilling expertise! Our reputation has allowed us to represent the best manufacturers of drilling products in the world!

What type of drilling machine did Keystone use?

This Keystone model was a favored oil drilling machine of that time. At the same time Keystone was very active in making and selling prospecting machines for coal, zinc, lead and gold which were used all over the world. In 1906 Keystone was successfully selling this model which came in 1500, 2000, 2500 and 3000 feet (depth) sizes.

What kind of engine did the Keystone drilling rig use?

It was run by a Waukesha four cylinder gasoline engine, seen at the back of the frame. The corrugated metal building was erected over the rig floor. This rig was moved in 2003. The name plate of the Keystone drilling rig.

Are there any old Keystone rigs in the oilfields?

A considerable number of portable rig models were put out by that company. Old abandoned Keystone drillers have been seen by the author inthe oilfields. This cut is from an ad in the April 1902 issue of the Petroleum Gazette. This Keystone model was a favored oil drilling machine of that time.