Figure F14. A junk basket used for removing metal, rock, and other "junk" that can accumulate at the bottom of the hole. Junk baskets were attached above the bit where they act as traps that catch debris as water is circulated at the bottom of the hole.

Figure F14. A junk basket used for removing metal, rock, and other "junk" that can accumulate at the bottom of the hole. Junk baskets were attached above the bit where they act as traps that catch debris as water is circulated at the bottom of the hole.