a method and apparatus for deviating a conductor casing , or the like , after it has been driven into a substratum , generally beneath the floor of a body of water . the conductor casing is characterized by a drive shoe assembly on the end thereof having a bevel cut extending therethrough for up to 180 degrees of the circumference thereof , or more , and thereby providing a residual connection characterized as a hinge means . the conductor casing and drive shoe is characterized in operation by an entire linear configuration until they are driven beneath the floor into the substratum , at which time the hinge means allows closure of the distal end through the arc of the bevel cut thereby providing a deviated section which produces directional implacement of the conductor casing .