DIRECTIONAL BORING

摘要

A directional boring apparatus is disclosed where the apparatus is controlled through a method which includes deviating a drill head (16) from a straight path into a desired direction angled away from the straight path. The deviation is achieved by applying an axial force to the drill head (16) when a drill head cutting member (18) is positioned within an arc of rotation through which the desired direction passes. The drill head (16) is retracted when the cutting member (18) is outside of the arc of rotation.