Welcome to WillardSays.com, a high density-low velocity font of hydraulic dredging information. A kind of gritty version of “Hints from Heloise” on the subject of dredges, dredging and dredge operation.
For over 40 years I have been observing, thinking about, dreaming about, designing, building, buying, selling and troubleshooting dredges and dredging equipment under the banners of Assemblers Inc and Twinkle Co. My goal has always been to advance the state of the art and find ways to make dredges more productive, efficient, durable and easy to maintain and operate.
All of this focused activity leads to the conclusion that I have learned some things that could be useful to others. Anyone thinking of getting a dredge or those who already use dredges and dredging equipment should find something useful in these pages.
The goal with WillardSays.com is to present practical information about every aspect of dredge application, design and operation. Some of the stories and events that are described here may be hard to believe, but they are all true. The names and places have been changed, but the events are related as they actually happened.
Additional material will be added as time permits. If you have a specific question or concern and you do not see it, ask for it. If you have a question or a comment, please feel free to contact us. This stuff is ready to use right out of the can. No need to add water and stir. No expertise required. Meant for do-it-yourselfers and professionals alike.