Wedging

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Wedging

Deflection Wedges are used by drilling contractors to influence a number of conditions that may
exist in a diamond drill hole. The main factors that initiate the use of a wedge are;
· To control deviation so target intersection is achieved.
· To intersect targets below inaccessible locations.
· To alter the course of a drill hole so that targets can be intersected at a stipulated angle.
· To intersect multiple targets below a common collar which has been cased to isolate difficult
ground conditions.
· To allow multiple target intersections by deviating branch holes from a previously drilled parent
hole.
· To bypass areas which may prove difficult to drill.
· To side-track abandoned equipment in a hole to allow drilling to continue.

Wedge Types
Boart Longyear’s range of deviation control equipment currently includes Clappison Wedge
Assemblies and Hall Rowe Wedge Assemblies. The wedges provide an initial deflection of 1.5
degrees (or in very hard formation 1.0 degree). It is recommended that multiple wedges are not
placed closer than 10m apart. The differences and recommended applications for these follows.

Clappison
The Clappison Wedge is a retrievable wedge which means that it can be removed from the hole
after completing the intended deviation. Drilling of the branch or corrected hole is then continued
using the same hole diameter as the parent hole. A complete Clappison Wedge Assembly
includes the wedge assembly which is orientated and set into the parent hole, plus a Pilot Reamer
Assembly which is used to deviate the parent hole by drilling and reaming past the wedge.

The Clappison Wedge is reusable if it is refurbished after removal from the hole and is therefore
ideally suited for re-directing holes that have the tendency to deviate from target. It must be set
onto a secure, flat hole bottom, and is primarily suited to use on the bottom of the parent hole but it
can be used further up the hole if sufficient care and preparation is used.

Hall Rowe
The Hall Rowe Wedge is a non-retrievable wedge meaning it cannot be removed from the hole
once it has been set. They are generally intended for drilling side branch holes in off bottom
situations, or for side-tracking abandoned in-hole equipment. Drilling of the branch hole is also
continued using the same diameter as the parent hole and should be initiated using a Pilot Reamer
Assembly the same as for the Clappison Wedge.

Hall Rowe Wedges are a relatively simple and robust design meaning there is less likelihood of
in-hole problems from occurring. Since all subsequent trips in and out of the hole will require
running past the wedge, it is imperative however that the wedge is both securely set and that the
top of the wedge has been sufficiently reamed to prevent the hang up of in-hole tools. Flat faced
bits use carbon guide plugs.

For further information on wedging and orientation please contact Boart Longyear.
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CLAPPISON WEDGE

BQ Clappison Retrievable Wedge Assembly

Ite m Part Description No. Length Weight
No. No. Req'd mm Kg
1-19 84126 Clappison Wedge Assy BQ 1 3500 26.0

1 84127 Deflecting wedge 1 720 1.0

2 84128 Retaining Plate 1
3 84129 Deflecting Wedge Housing 1 290 10.0
4A 84130 Wedge Housing Collar 1
4B 84131 Bush 2
5 84132 Locking wedge 1
6 84133 Side Plate (Set Of 2) 1
7 84134 Lower Shear Pin 3/16” 6
8 84135 Upper Shear 1/4” 6
9 84136 Wedging Barrel 1 580 2.0
10 84137 Retrieving Coupling 1
11 07850 A Drill Rod 1’-0” Long Box-Box 3tpi 1
12 20661 A Drill Rod 5’-0” Long Box-Box 1
13 07112 A Drill Rod Coupling Pin-Pin 1
14 84138 Rivet Set 5 Deflector/1 Stop 3/16” X 1-1/2” 1
15 93133 Capscrew SH 3/16 BSW x 1/2 Lg 1
16 93135 Screw (Retaining Plates) CSK 3/16” x 5/8” 2
16A 93134 Screw (Side Plates) CSK 3/16” x 1/2” 6

The following parts are not included in the wedge assembly

and must be ordered seperately.

17 45-0007 AQ Bull Nose Bit - A Rod Pin 3tpi OD 47.63 1 1.1

Additional Rods required behind the assembly to enable it

to run off the wedge.

18 20661 A 5ft Drill Rod Box-Box 3 tpi 2

18A 07112 A Drill Rod Coupling Pin-pin 3 tpi 2
19 24873 Sub BQ Rod Box - A Rod Pin 3tpi 1

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CLAPPISON WEDGE

BQ Pilot Reamer Assembly (Cutting Size 59.94mm)

I t e m Part Description Thread No.
No. No. Req'd

84161 BQ Pilot Reamer Assembly

3 84162 Lower Barrel Tube B Rod Box to B Box 1

4 84163 Lower coupling B Rod Pin to Pin 1
6 84162 Intermediate Barrel Tube B Rod Box to Box 1
7 84163 Intermediate Coupling B Rod Pin to Pin 1
9 84164 Upper Barrel Tube B Rod Box to Box 1
10 84165 Upper Coupling B Rod Pin to Pin 1

The following parts are not included in the Pilot Reamer

Assembly and must be ordered separately.

1 4101963 BQ Wedge Bull Nose Bit

OD 59.56 B Rod Pin 5tpi 1
2 4104110 BQ Wedge Reaming Shell
OD 59.94 B Rod Pin - Box 1
5 4104104 BQ Wedging Reaming Bit B Rod Pin - Box 1
8 4104104 BQ Wedging Reaming Bit B Rod Pin - Box 1
11 4104104 BQ Wedging Reaming Bit B Rod Pin - Box 1
12A 13421 B Drill Rod 5ft B Rod Box - Box 2
12B 12209 B Rod Coupling B Rod Pin - Pin 1
13 24385 Sub BQ Box B Rod Pin 5tpi 1

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CLAPPISON WEDGE

NQ Clappison Retrievable Wedge Assembly

Item Part Description No. Length Weight
No. No. Req'd mm Kg

1-19 84139 Clappison Wedge Assy NQ 1 3700 45.0

1 84140 Deflecting wedge 1 760 4.0

2 84141 Retaining Plate 1
3 84142 Deflecting Wedge Housing 1 3000 20.0
4A 84143 Wedge Housing Collar 1
4B 84144 Bush 2
5 84145 Locking wedge 1
6 84146 Side Plate (Set Of 2) 1
7 84134 Lower Shear Pin 3/16” 6
8 84147 Upper Shear Pin 1/4” 6
9 84148 Wedging Barrel 1 600 5.0
10 84149 Retrieving Coupling 1
11 13419 B Drill Rod 1’-0” Long Box-Box 5tpi 1 2.1
12 13421 B Drill Rod 5’-0” Long Box-Box 5tpi 1 9.8
13 12209 B Drill Rod Coupling Pin-Pin 5tpi 1
14 84150 Rivet Set 5 Deflector/1 Stop 3/16” x 1-1/2” 1
15 93133 Capscrew SH 3/16 BSW x 1/2 1
16 93135 Screw (Retaining Plates) CSK 3/16” x 1/2” 2
16A 93134 Screw (Side Plates) CSK 3/16” x 1/2” 6

The following parts are not included in the wedge assembly

and must be ordered seperately.

17 4104030 BQ Bull Nose Bit - B Rod Pin 5tpi OD 47.63 1 1.9

Additional Rods required behind the assembly to enable it

to run off the wedge.

18 13421 B 5ft Drill Rod Box-Box 5tpi 2

18A 12209 B Drill Rod Coupling Pin-pin 5tpi 2
19 66672 Sub NQ Rod Box - B Rod Pin 5tpi 1

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CLAPPISON WEDGE

NQ Pilot Reamer Assembly Cutting Size (75.69mm)

Item Part Description Thread No.
No. No. Req'd

84166 NQ Pilot Reamer Assembly 1

3 84167 Lower Barrel Tube N Rod Box to Box 1

4 84168 Lower coupling N Rod Pin to Pin 1
6 84167 Intermediate Barrel Tube N Rod Box to Box 1
7 84168 Intermediate Coupling N Rod Pin to Pin 1

The following parts are not included in the Pilot Reamer

Assembly and must be ordered separately.

1 4101964 NQ Wedge Bull Nose Bit

OD 75.31 N Rod Pin 4tpi 1
2 4103040 NQ Wedging Reaming Shell
OD 75.69 N Rod Pin - Box 1
5 4103000 Wedging Reaming Bit N Rod Pin - Box 1
8 4103000 Wedging Reaming Bit N Rod Pin - Box 1
11 4103000 Wedging Reaming Bit N Rod Pin - Box 1
12A 13426 NQ Drill Rod 5ft N Rod Box - Box 2
12B 12421 N Rod Coupling N Rod Pin - Pin 1
13 24930 Sub NQ Rod Box N Rod Pin (4tpi) 1

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CLAPPISON WEDGE

HQ Clappison Retrievable Wedge Assembly

It em Part Description No. Length Weight
No. No. Req'd mm Kg

1-19 82527 Clappison Wedge Assy HQ 1 3700 63.0

1 82531 Deflecting wedge 1 1050 2.8

2 84151 Retaining Plate 1
3 82529 Deflecting Wedge Housing 1 3050 27.0
4A 82547 Wedge Housing Collar 1
4B 82548 Bush 2
5 82528 Locking wedge 1
6 82544 Side Plate (Set Of 2) 1
7 84152 Lower Shear Pin 3/16” 6
8 84153 Upper Shear 1/4” 6
9 84154 Wedging Barrel 1 580 7.0
10 84155 Retrieving Coupling 1
11 13424 N Drill Rod 1’-0” Long Box-Box 4 tpi 1 3.3
12 13426 N Drill Rod 5’-0” Long Box-Box 4 tpi 1 12.5
13 12421 N Drill Rod Coupling Pin-Pin 4 tpi 1
14 84156 Rivet Set 3 Deflector/1 S/pin 3/16” x 1-1/4” 1
15 93133 Capscrew SH 3/16 BSW x 1/2 1
16 93135 Screw (Retaining Plates) CSK 3/16” x 1/2” 2
16A 93134 Screw (Side Plates) CSK 3/16” x 1/2” 6

The following parts are not included in the wedge assembly

and must be ordered seperately.

17 4104010 NQ Bull Nose Bit - N Rod Pin 4tpi OD 75.31 1 3.8

Additional Rods required behind the reamer bar to enable it

to run off the wedge.

18 13426 N 5ft Drill Rod Box-Box 4 tpi 2

18A 12421 N Drill Rod Coupling Pin-Pin 4 tpi 2
19 25267 Sub HQ Rod Box - N Rod Pin 4tpi 1

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CLAPPISON WEDGE

HQ Pilot Reamer Assembly (Cutting Size 96.06mm)

Item Part Description Thread No.
No. No. Req'd

84166 HQ Pilot Reamer Assembly 1

3 84167 Lower Barrel Tube N Rod Box to Box 1

4 84168 Lower coupling N Rod Pin to Pin 1
6 84167 Intermediate Barrel Tube N Rod Box to Box 1
7 84168 Intermediate Coupling N Rod Box to Box 1

The following parts are not included in the Pilot Reamer

Assembly and must be ordered separately.

1 4101965 HQ Wedge Bull Nose Bit N Rod Pin 4tpi 1

2 4102070 HQ Wedging Reaming Shell N Rod Pin - Box 1
5 4103535 HQ Wedging Reaming Bit N Rod Pin - Box 1
8 4103535 HQ Wedging Reaming Bit N Rod Pin - Box 1
11 4103535 HQ Wedging Reaming Bit N Rod Pin - Box 1
12A 13426 N 5ft Drill Rod N Rod Box to Box 1
12B 12421 N Rod Coupling N Rod Pin - Pin 1
13 25267 Sub HQ Rod Box N Rod Pin 4tpi 1

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HALL ROWE WEDGE

BQ Hall Rowe Wedge

Item Part Description No. Length Weight

No. No. Req'd mm Kg

1 58071 Deflector Wedge 1 2800 37.0

2 3001497 Drive Wedge 1 300 5.0
3 82464 Wedge Adaptor 1 290 1.5
4 82465 Rivet Set 1
5 82466 Wooden Plug 1
6* 51580 BQ Drill Rod 1.5m 1

* Optional Wedge Extension if required

NQ Hall Rowe Wedge

Item Part Description No. Length Weight
No. No. Req'd mm Kg

1 57697 Deflector Wedge 1 3430 70.2

2 58343 Drive Wedge 1 310 7.1
3 82467 Wedge Adaptor 1 320 1.9
4 82465 Rivet Set 1
5 82468 Wooden Plug 1
6* 51586 NQ Drill Rod 1.5m 1

* Optional Wedge Extension if required

HQ Hall Rowe Wedge

Item Part Description No. Length Weight
No. No. Req'd mm Kg

1 80853 Deflector Wedge 1 4000 125.6

2 57926 Drive Wedge 1 310 10.6
3 82469 Wedge Adaptor 1 310 3.7
4 82465 Rivet Set 1
5 82470 Wooden Plug 1
6* 51592 HQ Drill Rod 1.5m 1

* Optional Wedge Extension if required

Hall Rowe Options

Item Part Description No.
No. No. Req'd

1 69487 NQ Van Ruth Plug 1

2 69491 HQ Van Ruth Plug 1

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