Retractable joint and cementing shoe for use in completing a wellbore

A guide shoe for use with a string of casing in a wellbore, comprising:

• a body comprising an axial bore therethrough and at least one port through a wall thereof;
• a liner covering the port, the liner configured to rupture at a predetermined pressure;
• and
• a nose disposed on the body, made from a drillable material, and having a bore therethrough.

A retractable joint for use with a string of casing in a wellbore, comprising:

• an outer tubular having an inside diameter for a substantial portion thereof;
• an inner tubular having an outside diameter for a substantial portion thereof, wherein the outside diameter is less than the inside diameter;
• and
• an axial coupling axially coupling the inner tubular to the outer tubular.

A method for manufacturing a retractable joint for shipment to a well-site comprising:

• manufacturing an outer sleeve, an outer casing, an inner sleeve, and a crossover;
• sliding the outer sleeve over the inner sleeve;
• attaching the outer casing to the outer sleeve;
• attaching the crossover to the inner sleeve;
• sliding the crossover into the outer casing;
• attaching the outer sleeve to the crossover with temporary retainers;
• and
• sending the retractable joint to the well-site.