Reamer block with cutter pocket holders

[0016]This disclosure is generally related to devices, systems, and methods for reamer blocks and other expandable tool blocks. Reamer blocks may include one or more cutting elements. For example, a reamer block may include one or more rows of cutting elements. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a reamer block may include a cutter pocket holder connected to a body of the reamer block. The cutter pocket holder may include a plurality of cutter pockets. Individual cutting elements may be inserted into the cutter pockets, and the cutter pocket holder connected to a reamer body. In this manner, a standard reamer body may be developed, and individual cutter pocket holders designed according to the unique conditions of a wellbore and preferences of an operator. This may reduce manufacturing costs, increase the ease of inventory management, and allow for customization of the cutting element profile and / or pattern.

[0017]FIG. 1 shows one example of a drilling system 100 for d